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A Better Way to Capo Your 5th String Banjo – No Drilling Needed!
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A Better Way to Capo Your 5th String Banjo – No Drilling Needed!

Tuning your 5th string up to A doesn’t have to mean drilling holes into your banjo neck. In this post, I share a clever 3D-printed capo sent from the Isle of Skye that solves the problem without spikes or damage. Watch the demo, grab my Skyeboat Song notes, and discover a simple, non-invasive way to make your banjo more versatile.

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The Perfect Gift For The Banjo Player In Your Life
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The Perfect Gift For The Banjo Player In Your Life

Looking for a thoughtful gift for the banjo player in your life? The Songsmith Scratch Pad is a creative journal designed to help musicians capture their song ideas, lyrics, and melodies before inspiration fades.

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I Want To Learn Banjo - One Price With EVERYTHING Included
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I Want To Learn Banjo - One Price With EVERYTHING Included

Project Pathfinder is a new crowdfunded initiative from Banjo Adventures, offering a complete beginner clawhammer banjo bundle—including a custom instrument, full course book, and lifetime membership. With only 4 bundles available, this is a rare chance to join the adventure and help launch the first official Banjo Adventures banjos.

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How Long Does It REALLY Take To Learn Banjo as a Beginner?
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How Long Does It REALLY Take To Learn Banjo as a Beginner?

Most beginners are fearful that they will never truly learn how to play the banjo. This blog post outlines our expectations and what to expect from going from zero to learning to play your first tune from memory. We have coined the term BANJO HOURS to represent a unit of time spent with our banjos learning this skill.

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I can play the D7 Chord On My Banjo… Now What?
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I can play the D7 Chord On My Banjo… Now What?

You’ve nailed Skip to My Lou, but now you're wondering what comes next. In this follow-up to my Life After D7 video, I’ll show you how a simple finger stretch (hello, F6!) can open up a whole new sound. Plus, grab your free Old Joe Clark Tab Pack with three levels — from basic to fancy — and start building real banjo momentum.

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