How to Tune a Banjo with an Electric Tuner or Fretted Notes

Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:10am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: banjo, Banjo Tuning, How to Tune, How to Tune a Banjo, Tony Trischka, tuning, Tuning Tips

Today we’re going to learn two methods for producing quick and accurate banjo tunings. Follow these steps and you’ll be tuning like a pro in no time! Up your banjo game by joining Tony Trischka's Banjo School on ArtistWorks, learn more here.

 

Tony Trischka Banjo Lesson: “Cumberland Gap” Alternate Tuning

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 11:18am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: Alternate Tuning, banjo, Banjo Lesson, Cumberland Gap, Tony Trischka

 

Update: A Part Variation has been added for this lesson. Watch here.

Tony brings students another version of the very popular Old Time tune "Cumberland Gap".

This time, Tony offers an alternate tuning unofficially called the "F tuning". Tony explains how he learned this tuning and shows students how to set to tune. He's breaks the piece down so it's easy to understand, even for a beginner! There is tablature with the lesson to make the notes easier to find.

Play Your Deering Banjo

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 4:47pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: banjo, deering, Players Pathway, Tony Trischka

When expert banjo instruction combines forces with the highest quality banjos on the market -- you start to wonder, why didn't this happen sooner?

3rd Times the Charm: Playing 3rds on Banjo

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 10:26am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: banjo, playing 3rds, Tony Trischka

Tony Trischka has new banjo lessons in store, and you don't want to miss them!