I have a little guitar playing experience, but nothing extensive.
2006-09-28 09:14:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I had that same question for years and last year I decided what the heck? Nothing ventured, nothing gained. So I jumped on Musiciansfriend.com and bought a cheap Rogue starter 5 string banjo. The kit had a video and a tuner with it so that was cool. I've got a few tunes down and I love each one. Another friend started around the same time as I and she took lessons and is much further progressed than I am. Go for it dude, especially if your grass is blue.
2006-09-28 09:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by laissez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well since you have some guitar experience why not pick up a "banjitar" or a 6 string banjo. They are played exactly like a guitar, but sound like a banjo.
I have often wondered how hard it would be to play an actual banjo myself. I love bluegrass music and I always find myself staring at the banjo player's hands. They have super fast hands. I saw Earl Scruggs play last year, and I stood about 20 feet in front of him and never took my eyes off his hands. Nascar has nothing on him. I am pretty certain I could never play like that. My conclusion is that playing a banjo would be a challenge, but it looks like tons of fun.
2006-09-28 09:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by guitar4peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have developed your calluses, then you ought to have no problem learning to play the banjo. Certain chord shapes on the banjo are most similar to guitar chords, but not exactly. That won't be a problem in learning.
Get a banjo chord book and start picking. If you use a thumbpick for your guitar playing you're that much farther ahead. Most modern-day banjoists prefer the five-string, having the top string in the same pitch as G is in the third fret, first string of the guitar.
Banjo music is no longer suited just for bluegrass or old Southern-style music. I'm waiting for it to make its debut in rock and roll.
2006-09-28 09:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be too difficult to learn. I know a guy who plays guitar, banjo, and harmonica......it's just a simple case of adaptation and application. Good luck. Try the link below.
2006-09-28 09:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not hard at all my hubby has been playing for bout 3 yrs now,taught himself,he used one of those teach urself books,even reads the tabs, forget the guitar u will like the banjo better
2006-09-28 10:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by just_me_1955 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw the banjo at the wall. it is really easy to play. isn't is!!!! lol
2006-09-28 10:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same
2006-09-28 10:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Zane C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
banjo? what is banjo??
2006-09-28 09:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by morroniac 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋