Hi From Idaho ☺

[Banjo Gal]

I’ve been learning the banjo for over 2 years and started writing songs and tunes while exploring the instrument. I like a more traditional sound and especially like songs in minor keys like “Shady Grove†and “Little Sadie†which the banjo plays in a tuning called “sawmillâ€.  I’d like to get some honest feedback about the songs I write and find musicians that are better than me to help me learn how to develop them.

[Janeva]

Hi

 

Welcome to Songstuff 

 

Great to have you on board  

 

Jan

[MazingMaryRocks]

Hi and welcome!

I'm sure you'll find a lot of help in this friendly community!

 

//MMR

[justsoulin]

Hiya

[CassieP]

Hey Banjo Gal!  Welcome to Songstuff.  That is definitly one of the instruments on my list to learn. Happy writing!

[Banjo Gal]

Thank you for your kind welcomes. I’ve been looking around the site and trying to see what goes on around here. I appreciate that everyone is trying to be encouraging but also being honest in giving critiques. I am a bit concerned that my style seems a bit different than what I’ve heard so far. I’m not sure how to give critiques for styles that I wouldn’t normally listen to.

 

For anyone interested in banjo, this video demonstrates how I started writing tunes and songs while learning banjo. I am still, very much a beginner.

http://youtu.be/-PZnuDY1Q0o

 

I often start with melodies and have added words as I heard them in the music. I look forward to posting some of my compositions.