Tuning Your New Banjo - I can help!

Did you get a banjo for Christmas? Congratulations! You’ve just started a fantastic journey, but before you can play that first roll, we have to get those strings in tune. In this video, I walk you through three different ways to tune your banjo. Whether you want to match your strings to mine, learn how to tune the banjo to itself, or use a handy app on your phone, I’ve got you covered. Tuning is a skill just like picking—the more you do it, the easier it gets. In this video, we cover: The Reference Method: I play each note clearly (G, D, G, B, D) so you can match your strings directly to mine. The String Numbering System: A quick refresher on how we count strings from the floor to the ceiling (1 through 5). Tuning to Yourself: How to use fretted notes to get your banjo in tune with itself—perfect for when you don't have a tuner handy. Using a Tuning App: A walkthrough using the "Cleartune" app (available for iPhone and Android) to get pinpoint accuracy. Pro Tip: Why you should always tune up to a note and why new strings might need a little extra attention as they stretch. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: So you got a banjo for Christmas! 01:07 - How we count the strings (Floor to Ceiling) 01:21 - Reference Tones: Match your strings to mine (G-D-G-B-D) 01:46 - The "Messed Up" Banjo: Starting from scratch 02:22 - How to tune the banjo to itself (The 5th and 4th fret rules) 03:46 - Using an Electronic Tuning App (Cleartune) 04:20 - Step-by-Step App Tuning Walkthrough 06:11 - Final checks and the importance of going slow 07:02 - Summary: Keep practicing your tuning! Support the Channel: Patreon:   / jimpankey   YouTube Membership: Click the JOIN button for extra perks! Official Website: https://jimpankey.com If you’re ready to start your banjo journey, please hit the Like button and Subscribe. We’ve got plenty of lessons to get you picking in no time! #BanjoTuning #NewBanjo #JimPankey #LearnBanjo #BluegrassBanjo #Banjo101 #TuningApp #BanjoTips Cleartune app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleartu... Cleartune is no longer available for Android, but I do recommend gStrings: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Patreon:   / jimpankey   Tabs: https://www.sellfy.com/wildjimbo Picks: @Ernie Ball Finger Picks: https://amzn.to/2N7SH8s @jimdunlopusa Calico Thumb Pick - Large: https://amzn.to/2NaeoEP Dunlop Calico Thumb Pick - Medium: https://amzn.to/2UYGHud Capos: Paige: https://amzn.to/30V2Ux3 @g7thcapo https://amzn.to/3Fdwy3c Strings: ​ @TheGHSStrings https://amzn.to/3uYToah #banjotuning #banjo #lesson