BanjoSkills Blog
The G chord is perhaps the most important chord to know for playing banjo in open G tuning. It's the tonic chord and used in many songs as the starting and ending chord. Along with the C and D chords, having a solid G chord will allow you to play a large number of bluegrass and old-time...
The C chord is one of the fundamental chords you'll need to learn on the banjo if you want to play in open G tuning. Along with G and D, it makes up the I-IV-V chord progression that forms the basis for many classic banjo tunes. Knowing how to play a solid C chord is crucial if you want to be...
The D chord on banjo is one of the first three chords (along with G and C) that you should learn if you want to play out of standard tuning. Knowing just these three will let you play a ton of old time songs! The D chord is used in classic songs like Cripple Creek, Boil Them Cabbage Down and...
"Boil Them Cabbage Down" is a catchy old-time banjo tune that's perfect for beginner banjo players. It's short and sweet, has a great rhythm and, if you ever attend an old time jam session - this song is pretty likely to be played.
In this guide, we'll explore a beginner banjo arrangement...
Cluck Old Hen is a classic banjo tune that's been passed down for generations in old-time Appalachian music. This is such a fun song to play because it sounds great basic and loud or you can get a little fancy with it. The catchy, repetitive melody is easy to improvise on while the steady rhythm...
If you're learning to play the banjo, one of the first things you'll need to learn is how to tune up. Open G tuning is the most popular banjo tuning, and the one new players will usually start out in. That means tuning your strings to G, D, G, B, D from lowest to highest.
Tuning your banjo...
If you just got your first banjo and are eager to start playing, learning a few basic chords is the perfect place to begin. Even if you're totally new, starting out with some essential chords is not as hard as you might think. You'll be sounding musical in no time!
It may take a little...
