Jody Hughes

Differences between the 4 string, 5 string, and 6 string banjo

When beginners decide they are ready for the banjo journey, many are left wondering-…

We are certainly living in an era of incredible open back banjo builders. Most…

Looking to rock out with the banjo? Maybe try some two-hand tapping Van Halen…

As someone that’s taught banjo, guitar, and music theory for over 15 years, I’ve…

After you’ve tackled your major and minor chord formations, the next type of chord…

Definite Guide to the Galax Lick What is the Galax Lick? TAB of Galax…

If you came here looking for the dueling banjos TAB, I’m sorry to disappoint.…

One of the most popular tunings for old time banjo is sawmill tuning. This…

You’ve mastered your four basic banjo roll patterns and now you are ready for…

When learning an instrument, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. Especially now…

Clawhammer banjo is often called a variety of terms. Here are a few synonyms:…

What are Banjo Rolls? What are the Essential Rolls? Forward Roll Alternating Thumb Roll…

People are often intimidated by the word Improvising. I think this is sometimes due…

I recently began transcribing some old-time fiddle tunes for fingerstyle banjo. I happened upon…