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Round Peak is a style of clawhammer banjo playing that has its roots in the Appalachian Mountains, specifically in the Round Peak area of Surry County, North Carolina. It is characterized by its fast and intricate picking patterns, as well as its use of syncopated rhythms and unusual tunings. Round Peak banjo players often use a variety of techniques such as drop-thumb, double-thumb, and three-finger rolls to create a unique sound that is both melodic and percussive.

Sonny Osborne is a renowned banjo player and bluegrass musician who, along with his younger brother Bobby, formed the Osborne Brothers, a highly influential bluegrass band. Born on December 7, 1937 in Hyden, Kentucky, Sonny began playing the banjo at a young age and quickly became a skilled musician. He and Bobby formed the Osborne Brothers in the 1950s, and they gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with hits such as "Rocky Top" and "Kentucky."

Often people who are interested in learning the banjo but haven't taken the plunge yet ask me, "Is the banjo hard to learn?" The answer is a definitive "No". The banjo is one of the easiest instruments to get started playing.

Thumbpicks are used by banjoists, guitarists, dobro players, other stringed instrumentalists to get a brighter, clearer tone and make it easier to play.

Choosing your first banjo can be confusing. We would like to help you any way we can. Find out what is the best beginner banjo that is right for you here.

Banjos are known to be quite heavy. There used to be a common saying in the banjo world that "a good banjo is a heavy banjo". Find out why.

There are a number of different types of banjo straps offered. They vary on the materials they are made with, how they connect to your banjo, padding, and more. For a person new to playing the banjo, the choices can be complicated. Hopefully we can help clear up some of your questions on this topic.

Find out the difference between a cut through saddle vs. a drop in saddle. I asked some of the top guitar builders what their take on this was.

Keeping music as a hobby has many benefits on both mental and physical health. However, researches say that…

Leather cradle banjo straps are secure and safe for your banjo. Learn how to attach a cradle strap to your banjo.

Get turned on to some new music that you might have been missing out on with some albums that stood out to us in 2021!

Electric banjos are being used more and more today with the growth of the banjo into new genres. Learn how to turn a standard banjo into an electric banjo.