Banjo Essentials

1. It's essiantial that a banjo player first have a banjo.

2. Scruggs players should have thumb and finger picks. Use them when practicing, even if it feels strange at first. Don't practice without picks with the idea of switching to picks later on. You will be learning the feel all over again.

3. Banjo strap. Use the strap even when sitting down. The strap should balance the banjo. You shouldn't beholding the banjo neck up with the fretting hand. Let the strap do the holding.

3. A hard case for traveling. If you are putting a lot of stuff in the car the banjo needs to be protected. A soft bag might be ok for carrying but it won't protect the banjo if another box falls on it, or the case gets banged around.

4. Other items that help: a capo. A tuner. Make sure you are in tune up before playing in a jam.

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