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Cammeyer Tablature Music
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I'm looking for sheet of music of Alfred Cammeyer published in tablature if at all possible. Does anyone know if tablature versions of "All Alone" and "Albumblatt" exist anywhere ? Many thanks. Dave Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer Jul 22, 2023.

Cello Banjos Today
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Dear All. As noted in my previous post, I play a modern 5-string Goldtone Cello banjo which I have arbitrarily tuned to E and absolutely love it. The 14 inch head gives the instrument a loud and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer Jul 1, 2023.

Life of Nylon Strings
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One of my favourite banjos is a 5-string Goldtone cello banjo tuned down to E. I'm getting ready to change the nylon strings on this banjo, but have to admit these strings have been on the instrument…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer Jun 25, 2023.

A Twilight Melody - Grimshaw
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A twilight melody by Emile Grimshaw is a beautiful piece of music. Does anyone know if there is a published version written in tablature please ? Thanks Dave. Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Trapdoor2 Jun 23, 2023.

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David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"Many thanks.  I'm very happy to buy the tablature sheet music if it exists anywhere. I used to buy mine from Clifford Essex but can only find material on Ebay these days which doesn't include these two pieces. If there are books or…"
Jul 22, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023
Edward Bettega replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"If you accept my friend request that will allow me to message you and attach pdfs. I did Albumblatt as well - just the solo banjo parts.I'm in Perth Western Australia, so I've just woken up."
Jul 22, 2023
Trapdoor2 replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"Sorry, a bit late to the dance. You might check with Rob MacKillop. He's played both on Youtube and it is possible he published them in one of his books. Alternatively, Clifford Essex music has many titles still available. I have tab for both…"
Jul 21, 2023
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"Many thanks Ed, I look forward to receiving it and having a go at this lovely piece.  Cheers.  Dave "
Jul 21, 2023
Edward Bettega replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"Hi David, I've just done All Alone for you and will email. Ed"
Jul 21, 2023
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Cammeyer Tablature Music

I'm looking for sheet of music of Alfred Cammeyer published in tablature if at all possible. Does anyone know if tablature versions of "All Alone" and "Albumblatt" exist anywhere ? Many thanks. Dave See More
Jul 20, 2023
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Cello Banjos Today
"Hi Marc, Joel.  Thank you both for responses to my question on the cello banjo. At the other end of the scale is the so-called Giraffe banjo or banjorette that seems to have been a novelty instrument with a very small [5 inch ?] head. Again I…"
Jul 1, 2023
Joel Hooks replied to David Trainer's discussion Cello Banjos Today
"The Gold Tone cello banjo is not exactly what they represent it to be.  It is really a tenor banjo with a 5th string added. By "tenor banjo" I mean it based on a Gibson tenor cello banjo (one octave below the tenor banjo).  This…"
Jun 30, 2023
Trapdoor2 replied to David Trainer's discussion Cello Banjos Today
"Originals are fairly rare...they were never built in large numbers. I was told there are only around a dozen Stewart CBs known to still exist. Part of the problem is that they're typically relegated to playing simple bass lines..no solos.…"
Jun 29, 2023
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Cello Banjos Today
"Thanks for sharing photographs of your banjo collection - superb !!.  I also found your video on the internet last night showing you playing your S S Stewart cello banjo. It's an impressive instrument for sure. I wonder why cello banjos…"
Jun 29, 2023
Trapdoor2 replied to David Trainer's discussion Cello Banjos Today
"I own and play an ~1895 S.S.Stewart CB. One of my favorite instruments."
Jun 28, 2023
David Trainer posted a discussion

Cello Banjos Today

Dear All. As noted in my previous post, I play a modern 5-string Goldtone Cello banjo which I have arbitrarily tuned to E and absolutely love it. The 14 inch head gives the instrument a loud and melodic tone. I have always wondered what happened to all the original cello banjos that were made in the early 1900s and I assumed tuned an octave below the normal G tuning ? Does anyone own and play a vintage 4-string or 5-string cello banjo or are they all in museums or private collections…See More
Jun 28, 2023
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Life of Nylon Strings
"Hi Jody.  Samuel mixed up the program with the classical piece [only one] in the middle. His set was only 45 minutes with quite a bit of talking between each piece. "
Jun 25, 2023
Jody Stecher replied to David Trainer's discussion Life of Nylon Strings
"In that case perhaps the frequent string changing was to always have the required sustain and "body"  for some of the classical repertoire. Did he mix up the program? Or first play the classical pieces and then wear out the strings…"
Jun 25, 2023
Jody Stecher replied to David Trainer's discussion Life of Nylon Strings
"And I've heard it said that the Gitano flamenco players also have used fishing line for the treble strings. In this case, the reason was to save money. "
Jun 25, 2023

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