How many strings are there on a banjo?

A banjo most commonly has 5 strings but there are variations which have four strings, like a tenor banjo, or six strings.

How hard is it to play the banjo?

Like any instrument it’ll take you an afternoon to learn your first few chords and a lifetime to master. The banjo requires different picking techniques to a guitar so that is the time consuming thing to learn properly.

Which is easier to learn: banjo or ukulele?

The ukulele is easier to learn than the banjo. This is not necessarily because the banjo is hard to learn, it’s just less forgiving than a ukulele. The ukulele’s small size, soft nylon strings and quiet tone make it an ideal instrument for beginners. Banjos aren’t particularly difficult to learn but they are notoriously loud which might put off the casual player.