Learn to Play - Old Joe Clark - Bluegrass Banjo

Here's fun tune! I remember learning this one when I was kid, but it still comes up from time to time in different jams. It's a great old standard that you really ought to know. Take your time...

Yes.. I know, it took about the whole dadgummed video for me to figure out where I should have been looking. Sorry about that.

I'm playing my Recording King M5

[faisaljrashid]

Thanks brother Jim, 54 year old guy in England here, I play bass and a bit of steel guitar just learning banjo and your style really helps me learn. God bless you my friend

[Nate-jt]

Hey Jim, thank you for everything you’ve done so far. I’ve always struggled with anxiety and meeting new people has always been hard but now that I can play the banjo all I have to do is sit outside and pick a little and people come up and talk to me about it. It has taken my anxiety away and I have made many new friends. I love you, keep doing what you’re doing.

[stevegillman]

Yet another tune that you play at a medium lick, and I think "no way!"
But when you break it down into bite sized chunks it all magically becomes doable.
You have a rare gift Mr Pankey

[johanduplessis]

Dear mr Pankey, its so hard to find a banjo teacher in South Africa, this is the most wonderful gift!! Always wanted to learn this!! Thank you sir!!!!

[michaelangelo]

Because of your video. I could pick the high part of this my first try. Now it's time to get that low part. Thanks Jim!

[Minxthecat]

Hey Jim, I’m 15 and I just recently bought the banjo in March. I’ve been practicing everyday for at least 30 minutes, and your videos are a tremendous help. It’s more difficult to find videos on the banjo compared to more popular instruments like the guitar or the piano. I have grown to love the banjo every day, and I would like to say thanks. Keep up you good videos!!!

[PatMcKernan-rw]

Hi Jim, I'm 78yrs old and just started learning to play the banjo. Your beginner videos are brilliant and I have learnt a lot from them. Thanks to you I am picking it up well. Many many thanks ❤

[mikekreitzer]

I really appreciate these lessons Jim. I pulled my banjo back out after about five years or so. I can go at my own pace and don't have to worry about trying to impress Keep em coming~

[stevet]

Thank you, Jim! I’ve really enjoyed learning this song and appreciate your straightforward approach and positive attitude.

[aussiedrifter]

Hey Jim, love that video. I just love hearing you play. That is a great format you are using, intro, breakdown, recap. It works well. I am learning clawhammer but I still learn something each time. Thanks brother.

[Rkisosondi]

My Mamaw was trying to teach me this song before she died. Thanks for posting. Brought back memories

[stagelifelv]

I have just got to say. Thank you! I never thought I would learn 3 finger banjo. I seem to understand your lessons best. God bless you and thank you! I can now play the banjo!

[yeest]

Woah, didn’t even have to watch twice to get the hang of it, this will be a great one for my next jam session, thanks Jim

[alb]

Thank you Jim! I would have never been able to play the banjo without you! Great Teacher!

[smokey]

One of my favorite tunes and you've done another great job of breaking it down for me. Thank you.

[cheno.j]

Thank you so much. I am really excited to be able to play such a great tune! 😁

[brucejohnston]

My favourite part is always when you play the tune trough at the beginning... it's like magic when music SEEMS to come pouring effortlessly from a banjo.
Have a great Christmas or whatever you do Jim :-)

[DemK_Music]

Heya Jim, love your videos as always but I really appreciate the fact that you played the full at full speed for this one, gives me personally a better ear for the kind of sound/song I'm trying to learn. I'm trying to catch up on your more recent vids so I suggest doing what you did with this one here and give us a look at your insane talent at the start of the video. Keep up the amazing work, mate! Cheers from Australia and see you soon

[williamjohnson]

Hey Jim. Like some others, I have pulled my banjo back out after about 20 years ( been working more on guitar and penny whistle). Back then I was able to get through many of the standard beginner tunes and now that I got it back out it is slowly coming back to me. I bought my first banjo when I was about 18. Now I am 59 and I wish I had of stuck with it all those years. Your lessons are helpful, especially on this Old Joe Clark version. I like that little Cripple Creek lick that ends part A.

[Rasterash]

Another absolute belter Jim. Many thanks and keep doing what you're doing 😊