Hoosier Daddy
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Last weekend at the campground a guy put away his guitar and harmonica and pulled out a Banjo. Admitting he was new at that instrument he began slowly rolling.
I was smitten! I have always interested to learn to play banjo and this was the first time I was that close to one.
I have a musical history. Piano lessons as a kid, french horn an then baritone brass all through school. Even played in the Madison Scouts Drum Corps after High school back in '81...
But I have never played a string instrument. OK, I confess I have had a Hondo bass guitar in the closet for 20years but never really really tried to master it.
Once home last weekend after camping I started the research. Monday I won an eBay auction for a new 5 string closed back banjo. A GuitarWorks gwbj-2. http://www.guitarworksinc.net/STORE/productdisplay.asp?productid=1761
I have watched countless youtube lessons and it seems like I can do this. Considering a few hours practice a week.
I know there are other Banjo players here. What would you say is yor skill level and how long did it take you to pluck out a tune? Say something easy like Cripple Creek with confidence?
I know every one is different but in real world experience what can I expect?
I was smitten! I have always interested to learn to play banjo and this was the first time I was that close to one.
I have a musical history. Piano lessons as a kid, french horn an then baritone brass all through school. Even played in the Madison Scouts Drum Corps after High school back in '81...
But I have never played a string instrument. OK, I confess I have had a Hondo bass guitar in the closet for 20years but never really really tried to master it.
Once home last weekend after camping I started the research. Monday I won an eBay auction for a new 5 string closed back banjo. A GuitarWorks gwbj-2. http://www.guitarworksinc.net/STORE/productdisplay.asp?productid=1761
I have watched countless youtube lessons and it seems like I can do this. Considering a few hours practice a week.
I know there are other Banjo players here. What would you say is yor skill level and how long did it take you to pluck out a tune? Say something easy like Cripple Creek with confidence?
I know every one is different but in real world experience what can I expect?