Category Archives: Banjo Knowledge

Clawhammer to Classical: Banjo Playing Styles and Sounds

There are many ways of playing the banjo. This old-time instrument, which typically features four [...]

Tips for Playing in a Bluegrass Band

Learning to play a bluegrass instrument is great fun. You can learn a multitude of [...]

Differences Between Open Back & Closed Back Banjo

Differences Between Openback and Closed Back (Resonator) Banjos There’s something about the cheery twang of [...]

Anatomy and Design: Understanding the Construction of the Banjo

The parts of a banjo The banjo might seem to have a simple design on [...]

Banjo Lessons on YouTube for Beginners

You can find our beginner banjo lessons on YouTube. The banjo might seem like a [...]

Capos and Spikes for Beginning Banjo Players

Beginning banjo players have a lot of things to learn about their new instrument. Besides [...]

Encouraging Kids to Play an Instrument

Encourage children to play any instrument. Source: Frédéric de Villamil via Flickr Learning how to [...]

Sweet Sounds of the Banjo: The History of the Banjo

The banjo has been around for quite a long time. Despite its reputation as an [...]

Effective Steps to Playing an Instrument Well

Whether you’re just starting out learning to play an instrument or looking to improve your [...]

Basic Banjo Tuning & Maintenance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The banjo is a popular instrument because of its unique sound and ability to stand out [...]