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- Is a 4 string banjo good for beginners?
- Is the 4 string banjo hard to learn?
- What is a 4 string banjo called?
- Are there 4 string banjos?
Is a 4 string banjo good for beginners?
When talking about beginners, the slender neck and 17-fret design keep things simple. For intermediate players the quality of this instrument will allow you to be happy with this instrument for years of playing. While known as a Irish/Celtic style music instrument, this banjo is fun for anyone!
Is the 4 string banjo hard to learn?
Is banjo harder to learn than the guitar? Certainly not harder! Some things about the banjo could be considered easier; the strings are lighter gauge than a guitar and easier to push down. It does not take long to master a few simple things on both instruments.
What is a 4 string banjo called?
Plectrum Banjos:
The 22-fret four string banjo is called a Plectrum banjo and is tune C,G,B,D (which 5-string players may recognize as drop C tuning).
Are there 4 string banjos?
4-String Banjos
Even though they come with four strings, four-string banjos aren't typically played like bass guitars (bass banjos do exist, though). Instead, some of the most common 4-string banjos are built like ukuleles and play exactly like them.
