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Si Bheag Si Mhor (composed O'Carolan, arranged for banjo Jon Mills)
Played on my metal-strung Tokai five-string banjo.
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Posted by Jon Mills on May 23, 2013 at 16:25 — 3 Comments
Can anyone tell me when the classic banjo style was defined and what event, book, or musician marks that event. Did the 6 and 7 string banjo predate the style, was it ever an accepted part of the style or was it part of the minstrel style?
The seven string does not seem to have been a big part of American banjo history although Dobson was making 7 string banjo by 1877 (Rob Mackillop) and I have a Dobson 7 string flush fret which has a seven string tailpiece patented 1881 imported…
ContinuePosted by Last man jack on May 20, 2013 at 12:08 — 16 Comments
Some days ago I watched on youtube the trailer of a documentary called "The girls in the band" (http://www.thegirlsintheband.com/home/). It is about the experiences of several female musicians in the major jazz period (30-60´s). Of course, they suffered a lot of discrimination despite their talent and skills.
Therefore I would like to know if you have an idea of similar situations in the golden era of banjo. Because the time…
ContinuePosted by German David Patarroyo on May 15, 2013 at 0:28 — 6 Comments
Oh, sorry, I can't because I just play the piano and not a banjo. Tell you what I'll show you Ian's instead. You've all seen it before but here it is in all its glory without the distraction of the bow tie! It's a Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special.…
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If you know of, are involved with, or are organising a banjo event which includes the Classic Style of playing, please let us know and we will add it to our EVENTS page for you.PLEASE HELP TO KEEP CLASSIC BANJO ALIVE BY SPREADING THE WORD AND CONTRIBUTING WITH POSTS AND QUESTIONS ON OUR SITE.Continue
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The American Banjo Fraternity
The ABF is an international organization committed to keeping Classic Banjo music alive and to preserve the traditions and memories of its composers and players.
Check out their website for full details:
or contact: Paul Heilman
Executive Secretary
Site member Russ Chandler has recently recorded his debut CD which is a mix of vocal and instrumental tracks and even includes an arrangement of Frank Lawes’ Syncopatin’ Shuffle for Banjo and Spoons !!
For more details and to listen to samples:
Our Friend Hal Allert has a superb website promoting all that is Classic Banjo.
It contains a wealth of information on this great style of playing. Visit his blog for a host of interesting articles and broadcasts.
He also has downloadable CDs of the banjo greats to purchase. Please support him if you can.
September 7, 2013 from 12am to 5pm – Backwell W.I. Hall
The Southwest Regional Banjo Rally will be held on September 7th. at Backwell W.I. hall, which is located in the centre of the village, eight miles south of Bristol on the A370. Easy access is gaine…
Organized by Mike Redman and Tom Ryan | Type: classic, banjo, rally
A new club has just started in Baildon, West Yorks, UK, catering for all styles of banjo playing - 5string, plectrum and tenor. It meets every Wednesday night 7.30 pm to 9.30pm at the Baildon Club (formerly Baildon Conservative Club) BD17 6LX.
http://baildon-ukulele-club.com/
workshops; advice; loan instruments; buy and sell.
All levels catered for, Beginners and Visitors Welcome.
further information from Ron on 01274…
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