Jim, I had heard about the Nashville numbering system, but had never understood it. I do now. That was perfect….many thanks. Like a previous poster, I didn’t quite understand the F# mentioned at the end in the key of A, but you have answered that one too. Fantastic👍👍
You are honestly the best teacher when it comes to understanding anything relating to music theory or things like this. What you're doing, these videos you make, are invaluable to me and people like me. I appreciate you so much!
This is going to help me navigate all over my fret board in time. Thankyou Jim.. Learning as I go. LOL This gets more fun as I GO or move along with Progress to play more songs.. learning music is very complicated for my brain so it is a struggle UNTILL things start clicking..Thankyou for helping with the clicking.. yur fan Brother Harvey.
Hey thanks for recommending the pickey picks, I’ve always used a National type and these felt great and lot less pick noise, I enjoy all the videos man thanks for the hard work
Haha this was the most down to earth explanation of music theory terminology I've ever heard. Definitely going to use this video when I teach my kids about keys.
Lost me towards the last part I’ll have to go over it again. Hey Jim, how about a video on Dailey and Vincent’s awesome banjo break in “When I reach that home up there”? A very fun song to play along with. And maybe a tip or two on playing rhythm along with it? Just asking, maybe, possibly, Thinkin about it? 😆
It's a great tune, but that's not really what I'm about here. It's not about what song I'm trying to teach, but rather the techniques and concepts that allow you to play ANY song that YOU want with the tools I'm teaching. I bet you can already play it.
Hi Jim, I've watched this video about 3 or 4 times now, and although I get the basics, it all seems like some wizardry to me at the mo ! But I am still teetering between your beginner lessons 8 to 9, so for me this numbering system is maybe a little beyond me, but one day I'm sure it'll make perfect sense, like all your other videos ! Cheers, Steve :0)
One of the reasons I delayed in doing this video was because I can't control who looks at it. If you're not ready, you have to wait. You're on your honor here. Don't get caught up in this if you're still just learning to play.
Stupid question for you. Do you not count flats and sharps in that method, think it was 5ths and 7ths you would count sharps sorry for lack of knowledge still trying to figure out all the music theory I guess
Jim, I don’t have spikes on my banjo and don’t want them, nor do I have a capo and don’t want one. I’m a beginner player and enjoy the sound of my banjo just as it is. I’m also no spring chicken at 75 years old but I slowly pick away at chords and tunes that I can manage without no teacher that appeal to me. I have no intention of jamming with anyone, I’m simply enjoying the sounds my banjo emits making me a happy camper. So I’m assuming this 1-4-5 number system works well for someone like me with a basic banjo setup? Thanks much, Tom Wallis!
That's the basic music theory you learn in any music school,ppl sould go learn music theory for at least 2 years if they intend to play with other musicians.
I dunno… I was playing with people for a long time before I knew any of this. The most important thing a new player can do to get ready to play with other people is to start playing with other people.
Hi Jim thanks for posting the Nashville number system. I bought the Earl Scruggs book which covers it Your explanation simplified that for me. PS. I was wondering if there was an easy way to convert music notation to banjo tab without downloading apps Thanks in advance.
Hi Jim, some time ago you showed up a little gadget you put on your finger while playing that gave you some percussion. What was it please as I can't find the video again. Thanks in advance. Regards
I wonder if the Roman numeral system comes from a jazz background where altered chords are part of the currency. Either way, it's practice isn't it. Thanks Jim
