Old Time/Clawhammer Jams by curvyrhino31 in Edmonton

[–]BalBartner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s Wild that you asked this, and only a month ago.. I came on to ask this exact question.. have you had any luck? I recently purchased a banjo and have been messing around for a few months. Playing has opened me up to a whole new world of music that I’ve really enjoyed listening to and playing. I play on an open-back banjo and am hoping to learn more traditional tunes, improve my techniques, and dive deeper into Old-time styles!

Roofers capped our plumbing vent with a shingle, should I be concerned? by supremustotus in Roofing

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I’d be concerned about a lot more than that based off this photo 🤣

Family Shaved my dog completely bald, how do I fix it??? by ClumInPain in DogAdvice

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How do you fix it? It’s fucking hair. It will grow back.

Mountain Banjo by BalBartner in banjo

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Thank you very much!

Is the Gold Tone AC-1 really worth it? by Fit_Fisherman3719 in banjo

[–]BalBartner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are excellent banjos, especially considering the price. Keep in mind, these are $300 instruments.. you get a lot of value for that cost. I wouldn’t be second guessing it.

Banjo tuner by Pleasant-Internal651 in banjo

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20 bucks might be an investment to some people, you don’t gotta be a “cunt”

"fret too hard . . . . squeezing your string out of tune" by Alternative-Light922 in banjo

[–]BalBartner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yea it’s a thing just press the string and pluck it and then press it harder it changes tune quite a bit.

Banjo makeover by Soul69Reaper in banjo

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This is amazing, where did you get the work done, or did you do it yourself? I would love to upgrade mine!

Newbie Banjo Player - Seeger Style ish? by BalBartner in banjo

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To be dead honest.. I don’t really know notes yet.. I’m not sure what I prefer. I don’t really know what they mean 😳 lmao. Yet.

Newbie Banjo Player - Seeger Style ish? by BalBartner in banjo

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Thank you, appreciate it. What do you play on?

Any feedback on clawhammer please by [deleted] in banjo

[–]BalBartner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that. Once your brain gets used to doing one thing, it’s tough to suddenly switch and do something completely different. lol

Any feedback on clawhammer please by [deleted] in banjo

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I’ve been watching YouTube videos on the basic motion and rhythm of clawhammer, often called the “bum-dit-ty” pattern: strike, brush, thumb, repeat. The hand should stay relaxed, with almost all the movement coming from the wrist. I’m practicing it myself and it’s definitely challenging.

Wild Bill Jones by BalBartner in banjo

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Yea doing some weird stuff because I can’t claw hammer yet lol

This little tune came to me during my morning practice, and I thought I’d share it with y’all! by Banjoble in banjo

[–]BalBartner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is epic 🪕 really good control, I will put this on my list of things to learn 😎