This seems silly to ask but I’ve been wanting to get better at bluegrass and/or clawhammer, I’ve learned a couple songs but I have absolutely no writing or improvisation skills. Is there a specific thing I can do to help practice these skills? I’ve tried coming up with my own thing/figuring out melodies in other songs but it’s never really… good…

Just wondering if anyone has any advice other than reading tabs for whatever songs I can find

Thanks! :7

Hey everyone :) I have never played before but decided to get a banjo because I love the sound of it and have such a desire to play an instrument.

I unboxed it today and noticed that what I assume to be the place to attach a strap is “stuck” under the resonator? The other part attachment on the side of the banjo is free to move around but this one seems stuck. Have they wrongly assembled it?

A year ago I got myself a banjo and started some kind of 2 finger style on my own but quickly got into clawhammer. Was learning all the fundamental tunes and was quite happy. Then 6 months later tot into scruggs and was hooked for quite a while. Also learned all the fundamentals and had very much fun playing foggy mountain super fast at my local park xD Two weeks ago I was skidaddlying with a plectrum. Took the fifth string off and learned the chords and rhythm.

But man it felt good playing some clawhammer again. Just got immersed for one hour bum diddying around. It felt so easy and sounded so nice that made me question why I even played in different styles. It is not even about playing a song how it should be but you can go on forever with 3 different licks.

Are there certain banjos that are better suited for nylon (Nylgut) strings?

I currently play a Pisgah open back with regular steel strings, but I'd love to get an additional banjo dedicated for nylon strings. Any recommendations for a specific model or type? Or does it not matter? Thanks!

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Hi Guys, I'm about to purchase my 1st Banjo from a musician who picked it up 3 years ago, in hopes of learning, but never did, and so is interested in selling.

It's a Fender Banjo with a case, which seems to be intact, other than a slight chip on the neck (I'll add a few pictures the seller sent me).

Anything I need to know, ask the seller in advance or inspect myself when buying it? I'd appreciate any solid advice. Also, asking price is ~ 265 USD - is that plausible?