Gerald Jones, Editor

Welcome to the February 2010
Banjo Sessions®!

Thanks for stopping by. We hope to have something interesting for every type of banjo player.

This issue starts out with, Mirek Patek from the Czech Republic. Mirek's article, Back to the Roots (and Fifths), teaches us how to simulate the sound of five-string Clawhammer on tenor banjo while keeping a alternating bass line going.

Tim Carter stresses dynamics in five sting banjo playing with When 'Not' to lay the thumb to the five and demonstrates it with his original tune Vassillie’s Lullaby, a tribute to the late Vassar Clements.

Michael Keyes demonstrates the importance of a relaxed hand in playing Irish tenor banjo.

Bob Altschuler presents part 1 of how to play single string style on the five string banjo.

There are video and mp3 files to see and listen to so make sure you download them with the articles.

If you have any suggestions for articles you'd like to see, please email me at gerald@AcousticMusician.com, or visit TheGeraldJones.com.

Let's pick!
Gerald Jones