Is it easier to learn banjo or guitar?

When talking about the difficulty level of playing the guitar versus playing the banjo, it will depend on a few factors. This includes whether you've played any stringed instrument before or if you're a complete beginner to world of instruments. The type of banjo will make a difference in the ease of learning. read more

It would be much faster to get to a point on clawhammer banjo where you could start adding melody lines than it would take on a guitar. In this sense, it is easier to learn clawhammer banjo. read more

If you play finger style, banjo will be easier, if you pick more it'll be mandolin. I play everything with my fingers, and play acoustic in open g a lot, so found the banjo relatively easy. I don't pick at all and couldn't get to grips with the mandolin at all. read more

The first instrument you do seriously is the hardest. From tehn on you have advantages that speed you through a lot of the boring part. The closer your first instrument is to your next (ie guitar to banjo instead of trumpet to guitar) the easier the transition. read more