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I am a recent banjo player (about 2 months). I've played the guitar for years and suddenly got the urge to pick up the banjo. Needless to say, I got a few weird
by nickzelei 3y ago
I am a recent banjo player (about 2 months). I've played the guitar for years and suddenly got the urge to pick up the banjo. Needless to say, I got a few weird looks. Some tech guy in SF playing the banjo, what?
Anyways, there are a lot of folks players that live in my neighborhood and play at the local bar, maybe that had some influence on it. The banjo is a beautiful instrument and it's just so fun to play! I've been learning clawhammer and I find it a complete joy.
- gnat 3y agoClawhammer is a ton of fun! Because you’re already a musician maybe you know this already but my standard advice to new players is to play with tolerant others as soon as you are able to keep time through chords. It helps you keep solid time, feel the groove, let go of mistakes, and it fuels the drive to improve. Maybe you’ll be one of the folks playing at your neighbourhood bar inspiring the next banjo player!
- nickzelei 3y agoTbh I've always been a bedroom musician. Not really played too often with others, mostly jam tracks off of youtube. It is really fun to play with others though and the times I've done it have been a blast. It definitely is the best way to improve. Similar to speaking a language in many ways. Would be great to find a fiddle to jam along with once I improve a little more.
- fipar 3y ago> Some tech guy in SF playing the banjo, what? Hey, Fiddleford McGucket started like that!
- chrisdhoover 3y agoSan Francisco has always had diverse music. Hell Jerry Garcia played banjo. If you ever feel sorrow and your down in San Antone, just beg borrow or steal two nickels and dime and call me on the phone. I’ll meet you at Alamo mission.