Anyone play the BANJO?

gleechick609

Looking to see if any MFPer's out there play this wonderful 5 string instrument?

I bought a Deering Goodtime Banjo about 6 years ago. My plan was to become the 4th member of the Dixie Chicks. Unfortunely, when you live in New Jersey, there are very few people that play this instrument and I never found a teacher.

So I am curious if anyone out there plays the banjo? Do you have any useful resources (websites, books....) for someone who is teaching themself how to play? I don't want anything too complincated that is going to scare me away from playing.

I am not looking to be this crazy picker. I am a recreational guitar player as it is (the usual Michelle Branch, Ingrid Michaelson, TSwift songs....)

Thanks!

Lotte34

I play Banjo and Euk I tought myself through Youtube get yourself on there!!!! Good luck!!!

becka63

I don't, but my husband does and one of my MFP friends does, which is my main reason for replying as it might appear on his feed!

Mel Bay does a lot of good tutor books, with CDs. You can probably search for them on amazon. Good luck with it!

bzmom

I dont either but my husband bought a banjo about 2yrs ago I agree try youtube that is what he used to learn to play basics on it.