Bluegrass Banjo
Everything published on Viyolens under Bluegrass Banjo — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
5 String Banjo Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The 5-string banjo's short fifth drone string creates re-entrant tuning — higher in pitch than all the others — and gives the instrument its characteristic, unmistakeable sound.
The Best 5 String Banjos for the Money
The Deering Goodtime leads a short list of instruments that actually live up to their price. Here is what to buy at every budget level, and why.
5 String Banjo: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right five-string banjo comes down to knowing your style first: resonator for bluegrass, open-back for clawhammer and old-time. Everything else follows from that.
Common 5 String Banjo Mistakes to Avoid
Most banjo beginners make the same handful of mistakes. Knowing what they are before they set in makes the learning process considerably less frustrating.
