Introduction and Parts of the 5 String Banjo - 1

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 12-15

Live One-Time Class

This is a One - Time Beginner Banjo Class with more lessons to follow.

Ms Marcy

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(55 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-4 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This is a beginner Banjo class where the student(s) will learn:
*the parts of the banjo
*names of the strings
*the proper way to hold the banjo and hand placements 
*placement of banjo picks on fingers.
*how to strum their first chord (G)
No previous experience in needed for this course.
Attentiveness and politeness from everyone will always be expected as the mic will remain on.  
There will be ample opportunities for interaction, demonstration, attentive listening and performance from all students.

Learning Goals

The student(s) will be introduced to new terminology for parts of banjo:  Peghead / Tuning Pegs / Nut / 5th String Tuning Peg / Neck / Frets / Inlaid Position Markers / Heel / Resonator / Brackets / Flange / Tailpiece / Arm Rest / Tension Hoop and Head
Banjo Tablature and Chord Diagrams will be introduced for basic picking and strumming a G Chord

Other Details

Supply List

5 String Banjo 
Banjo Strap recommended but not required
Picks - 2 finger picks and a thumb pick (either metal or plastic)
(Fingers trimmed on the left hand)
Music Stand (optional) at least a good place to put music on 
Armless chair
Notebook / binder
Pencil (No pen) / highlighter 
*See suggested books under Sources

4 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Meet the teacher

Ms Marcy

Joined July, 2020

4.9

55reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi, and welcome to my page!  I look forward to teaching your children:  music, nature and / or photography!  I believe that in observing nature you can also hear the sounds and trills of music with the rustling of the trees, trickling of water at a stream or bird bath and of course from all the trill's and calls of birds and the vast amount of insects as with the tymbals (drum-like organs) of the cicada's!

Before I list the classes that I teach, I would like to give a little insight of my Education and background.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education - All Level and I have taught all levels, from Pre-K to 12th grade.  I began my teaching as a Band Director specializing in Bb Clarinet and have taught and currently own a Flute, Recorder, Eb Alto Saxophone and Bb Clarinet.  In 1999 I moved on to teaching Elementary Music where I continued to teach many of the instruments listed above with the addition of: piano, guitar, banjo, trumpet, violin and percussion. 

Upon retiring from the same School District of 34 years I continued giving private lessons at my home to present.  So, I am offering music classes that will include but not limited to:  Recorder, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, piano, violin, guitar, banjo and percussion.  My love for nature, animals and photography has flourished since retirement and I will be offering similar subjects that would include but not limited to: backyard bird feeders, humming birds, fluttering butterflies and dragonflies, crawling insects and much more!!!

I believe that given the right opportunity, every child can learn, exceed and more important, have fun doing just that.  If my students / learners, are not having fun and learning at the same time then I'm not succeeding to teach with passion.  I do expect politeness, energy and respect from both the learner and myself.  

About my teaching surroundings and other fun sounds!!!
At any given moment, you might hear a funny sound, a loud sound, a bell clinging or someone repeating what I say or play.  I have two parrots in the next room that love music, repeat rhymic patterns, count to 3, keep the same steady beat and just start having a conversation!!!  Keeping my birds and I company are my kitties!!!!  Never a dull moment here at my studio!!!

Looking forward to teaching your children!!!
Ms Marcy