I'm new to Banjo & trying to learn it in my old age. I enjoy your lessons. I like the old porch style, music. I enjoy the straightforwardness & simplicity of your lessons. I also appreciate your testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ! Thanks again, Keep up the good work. Dwayne, South Mississippi
God Bless you and the time that you spend . May it multiply and be a blessing to all who have the desire to be a good student and learn this instrument and inspire others to do the same , Amen brother and be well !!!
God bless you, Kevin, for such a kind comment. That is what it's all about, sharing Christ and having fun playing the banjo and being a blessing to others. And it truly is a great instrument. Always in Christ. Shawn
Just came across your video. Two finger style is just what I'm looking for in learning to play my banjo. I hope you're doing well and are still putting out these lessons. Thank you!
Well Michael, I appreciate your comment. You are right, 2 finger is the best style. I like it because it is so diverse. Lord willing, I am planning on doing lessons again but last year I had a left sided stroke and then 2 months after that, I had a stroke on my right side. The good news is, they found I had a blood disorder that was causing them and now I'm on blood thinner and also the good news is, my left side is back to high functioning. I'm able to play the fretboard on the banjo. My right hand has come a long way but it is, more than likely, going to take a little longer until I'll be able to play the banjo again. The great news is I have Jesus Christ healing and helping me every step of the way. Lord willing, I am planning on coming back when I'm well enough to teach again. In the meanwhile, practice what I've taught, and maybe when you get that down really good, I'll be back to teaching new stuff. If that is God's plan for my life. God bless you in Jesus Christ. Shawn
Thank you for your encouragement, Mandy. But you are the real master at this sort of thing. Thank you and I truly do love ya sister. You, Jon and Amber have a real Blessed and Happy Easter. Love ya sister - Shawn and Christy
It is Sunday afternoon here in England and I have found someone from where I originally come from West Virginia. I have lived in England most of my life and I am very much interested in learning to play the 5 string banjo. I do have one and also the tuner as well as the finger plecs and the strap. I want to learn the 2 finger method and I have always loved the sound of the banjo. My mother bless her could play the guitar and as far as I know I am the only family member who has been interested in playing something. I can play the ukulele a bit but I want to play the banjo and I cannot read music either. I have subscribed to your lessons and I think it is good because you and I can understand each other.
Hey Edward, thanks for writing. Yes, that's the nice thing about these lessons. You don't have to be able to read music or even play music of any kind. But if you go thru the lessons then you will be able to play the banjo. If you go into BanjoLogic channel videos, lessons #1, #2, and tuning the banjo are already there. Lesson #3 will be coming out soon. If you will do lesson 1 and 2 as I have taught it, then by lesson 3, I hope to have you playing the banjo. But, of course, there will be a whole lot more to learn. It's nice to hear from a fellow West Virginian, now in England. Thank you for subscribing and that will help the channel a lot, along with likes and shares. It also helps this style of banjo playing promoted. As always, all my lessons will always be free. It brings me joy when I can help someone learn to play the banjo. Blessings in Christ.❤🪕
I don't know that I'll try and learn two-finger anytime soon(busy with clawhammer, dulcimer, and guitar), but I'll watch and like your videos and offer you encouragement. I absolutely love to hear the hymns from you and another common friend/Sister in Christ. God Bless you brother.
@@jasoncothron9530 Thank you for the encouragement, brother. If you have been blessed with the lessons or the hymns, either, then it makes it worth it. God bless you, brother in Christ.
I play Scruggs style for years know a few songs with a lot of breaks but this style gives me another sound in my war chest similar to having a 45 auto and a Thompson machine gun I have the same ammo I'll give it a try did not get frailing thanks go for it
Hi there, I just stumbled upon this video. Thank you. Feels like you’re talking to a friend sitting in the same room. Glad you’re doing this. I’m going to dive in and do some pickin’.
Job well-done brother !! You keep up the great work you are doing with your teaching !! I play guitar myself and try to play whistle as well. I find the most enjoyment for me is with the traditional music and other artists' work as well !! Good luck and God be with you always.
Thank you, Patrick, I really appreciate the encouragement, brother. Yes I love the old traditional style music too. Gospel hymns will always be my favorite but I do enjoy the traditional music. I love the guitar also. Thanks again and God bless you in Christ.
Love it! Glad I found your channel. I am pretty interested in figuring out the 🪕 I play ukulele, dulcimer, and fiddle for fun and have for a few years although I am far from professional. Now I am ready to play an instrument with five strings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you very much for the encouragement. That is great that you play so many instruments. We hope you will enjoy the banjo. Thank you for the encouragement. Blessings in Christ. Christy for Shawn.
You're are more than welcome. I feel so blessed that people are learning from these lessons. Thanks again for the kind words. Blessings in Jesus Christ.
Yes, Sharon, Jesus is definitely coming back soon. Amen to that. As far as the lessons go, Lesson 1, 2, and 3 and some other videos such as tuning the banjo, etc are already out there. If you go to BanjoLogic channel and hit videos, they will be there. Looking forward to hear how you are progressing with the lessons. Thank you and God bless you in Jesus Christ.
I had just watched this and am enjoying watching I saw a couple other of you videos lesson 1 and putting oil on your fret board. I also commented on that one. I do want to thank you for these and your time doing these God Bless and take care 'Vic'
I appreciate that and you may want to go to BanjoLogic and the bell button and "all notifications" so you will be notified when new videos come out. Lessons #1 and 2 are already there and lesson #3 will be out soon. Thank you and blessings in Christ. Shawn
Shawn , This is a great video. Im going to use that wristband idea. My forearm gets to hurting after a while after too much picking… I have some interest in learning clawhammer style. Im not sure about 2 finger style since I already do 3 finger so I’ll watch to start with . God bless!
Well I can play clawhammer, Mike, and maybe I'll get into a few lessons on that too. But from what I can tell, you are a great banjo picker already. Glad you like the wristband idea. Blessings in Christ, brother.
Well, I'm glad you got you a banjo and hopefully we can get you pickin' out some tunes soon. I've already launched out lessons #1 and 2 and #3 will be soon. If you are brand new at this you may also want to watch the video on tuning the banjo. We'll have a lot of fun with this. Thank you and blessings in Christ.
@@banjologic thank ya sir! Ill be watching! I've been playing guitar and cigar box guitar for around 15 years, and have a little experience with banjo. I know first position chords, and ive been playing around with different tunings. I listen to a lot of dock boggs and mike seeger
I'm glad you are interested and hopefully we will get you playing the banjo real soon. We have already launched lessons #1 and 2. Just hit BanjoLogic (if you haven't already) and hit the videos and the videos should be there. Lesson #3 will be coming out soon. If you didn't already, hit the bell button and all notifications to get notified as soon as a video comes out. Thank you so much for subscribing and blessings to you in Christ. Shawn
Well brother Shawn this is exactly what I’m looking for. I have my new banjo and am getting ready to start my porch picking. I love the Lord and the simple tunes. So I look forward to learning from you kind sir. God is with you and I am right behind you. You’re sister in Christ, Leslie 🙏🙋♀️👏
Well I'll be ! my old buddy Shawn ! how have ya been ? didn't know you was into banjo pickin ! I'm gonna be looking at all your video's , and again great to see ya pickin your friend Richard
Hey Richard, my goodness I can't count how many years it's been since I've seen ya. I'm so glad to hear from you. I remember you used to play guitar. Do you still play? Well anyway, thanks for viewing the videos and subscribing. And yes, I'm a banjo nut. Stay in touch. We have been fine and how have you been? Your old buddy Shawn.
I am interested in playing, been trying three finger without much success, want to try two finger cause I like the banjo sound. I like playing old times music specially gospel and old timey country
If you watch my banjo lessons, you will be able to play the banjo. Always remember when you watch them, go fast-learn slow but go slow-learn fast. Blessings in Jesus Christ my friend.
Lee, go into my RU-vid channel and begin with lesson #1 and you will learn to play the banjo if you follow all the lessons. God bless you in Jesus Christ.
I have been in a band for about 12 yrs playing the mandolin and my husband bought me a banjo for Christmas. I can't for the life of me get those rolls down! I don't know what rolls to use qith which song. I know how to pick out the song but don't know how to put a roll with it. So I'm hoping that the 2 finger style can get me started. Thank you for your lessons.
Yes, if you will watch these lessons and stick with them, you will be able to play the banjo . The nice thing about playing 2 finger style, is it is absolutely the most versatile way of playing the banjo. Bluegrass banjo is wonderful and I do love that style but it does limit you and I also love clawhammer but that also has limitations. But with 2 finger, there are just so many different variations you can do with that. Eventually, I will do a lesson that will teach you kind of where you will use rolls and different rolls in a tune but starting off with these beginner lessons, if you will stick with them, you will automatically start developing a natural feel for where you want to put your rolls into a song. Remember go slow, learn fast. Thanks for watching the videos. Blessings in Christ.
Im interested. I think its a great idea. Just got my banjo yesterday and im ready to go. I was told 2-finger banjo is great in learning a song melody then later adding 3-fingers and fancy stuff.
I'll do my best to teach. If you really want to learn to play the banjo, you will be able to. I plan on getting the first video out soon. Thanks and blessings in Christ.
Thank you and if you want to learn, you can and will be able to play the banjo. Go slow, learn fast. Start with lesson #1 and go from there. And don't move on until you get the one lesson down. Blessings in Christ.
@@banjologic Thank you yes I'm still practicing my rolls because I as of yet don't have them committed to reflex. I've just received the book The laws of Brainjo and am reading it while still on my rolls. Very fascinating read . I hope your recovery is coming along and you and your family will be in my prayers. God bless always🙏🙏🙏🪕
