Topmusicanswers
- What is the tuning for a plectrum banjo?
- What is the difference between a tenor and a plectrum banjo?
- Can you play chords on a banjo?
What is the tuning for a plectrum banjo?
The traditional tuning for a plectrum banjo is C, G, B, D. Featuring a resonator, this banjo will be louder and brighter than its openback sister the Goodtime Plectrum.
What is the difference between a tenor and a plectrum banjo?
The main difference between these two is that the tenor banjo is shorter in scale length than the plectrum banjo; the plectrum banjo is the same scale as the 5 string banjo, but played with a flat pick. Both of these banjos do share a bright sound, and are normally played in Dixie Land jazz ensembles.
Can you play chords on a banjo?
It's not hard to play a chord on the banjo, however it will take some practice to be able to change between chords smoothly and quickly. In most types of music the chords change fairly frequently throughout the song, so it's important to be able to change chords easily.
