Deering Banjos: 5-String Banjo Basics

Deering Banjos' David Bandrowski gives an overview of the 5-string banjo and the various styles you can play on the instrument.

February 26, 2015

The 5-string banjo is a versatile instrument that you can start having fun with right away. Here, David Bandrowski of Deering Banjos shows you how to tune the 5-string and walks through a few of the iconic banjo styles that can be played on the instrument.

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