The first step in your banjo journey

Here is the first step of your banjo journey - and this is a fun part.

Listen to some of your favorite banjo recordings and get a flavor for which type of banjo tone you find the most appealing. Some banjo players prefer a real sharp, bright, cutting timbre (timbre is a fancy word for sound quality) other banjo players prefer a sound that is a little more earthy or tubby.

If you are really into newgrass and the hard driving bluegrass or some of the progressive styles you will want to go for a tone that is bright and cutting.

If you are more into the old-time banjo styles like claw hammer or frailing you will be looking for a more tubby timbre.

Have fun pickn'

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