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Liz McElwain replied to thereallyniceman's discussion NEW "LESSONS" IS PAGE NOW LIVE!"Ian - this really is a brilliant resource. My thanks to you and all involved in putting it together. I'm looking forward to future developments with it."
Liz McElwain is attending David Wade's eventMidland Banjo Fest 2011 at Burton on Trent
October 15, 2011 all day
Midland Banjo Fest Burton on Trent.All styles of banjo welcome.See More
Liz McElwain commented on thereallyniceman's video
Emile Grimshaw's video to post.wmv
"Hey Sylvia – I thoroughly recommend you (1) join the BMG Federation and (2) learn notation. I went to the Summer School last year and, having only been playing banjo for about eight months at the time, it was admittedly a tad beyond my…"
Liz McElwain commented on marc dalmasso's video
Got a happy feelin '
"Bien joué, Marc. A lovely rendition of a happy tune. I have not yet met Frank Lawes on my banjo journey (only started in late 2009) but I am interested to find out more about his work. This is what is so good about classic…"
Liz McElwain commented on thereallyniceman's videoEmile Grimshaw's video to post.wmv
"Hey, Sylvia – well done! I still haven’t got the nerve to put myself on video, so am deeply envious that you have. They are not easy pieces: I’ve been working on Nos 1 to 3, and haven’t yet got to No. 12,…"
Liz McElwain replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Classic-Banjo. ning. The Way Forward! Your Suggestions Please"How about 'Banjo Oddity' - arguably (well at least to me!) somewhat simpler than 'Sunflower Dance' or 'Banjoland'?
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Liz McElwain replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Classic-Banjo. ning. The Way Forward! Your Suggestions Please"I've just got hold of this book and would thoroughly recommend it to any beginner or early intermediate. I started on classic banjo about 18 months ago, went through a bit of a diversion into bluegrass, and am now firmly back into the classic…"
Liz McElwain is attending Paul Tombs's eventBackwell Banjo Rally, UK : Sat 4th Sept 2010 at Backwell, Near Bristol, UK
September 4, 2010 from 12pm to 5pm
The 19th Southwest Regional Banjo Rally will be held this year at the usual venue, Backwell W.I. hall, in the centre of the village, eight miles south of Bristol on the A370.Although the rally is primarily for finger style banjo, other instruments may be used for accompaniment and we look forward to welcoming all levels of playing abilityThe community pieces for this year are : Banjo Oddity – Morley : Calliope Rag – Scott : Banjotown – Morley :The Park Crescent March - arr. Herbert…See More
Liz McElwain commented on Jason Smith's video
The Last Rose of Summer- played on gourd banjo by Jason Smith
"Jason, that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing."
Sylvia left a comment for Liz McElwain"Hi Liz , thank you for your message. I've only been teaching myself Banjo since April, so I am a real novice. Yes you are quite near the Island........about 7cm on my road map :-)
Have a good time at Didmarton and Blackwell, Best Wishes."
Liz McElwain left a comment for Jody Stecher"Thanks, Jody. Hope to be able to meet you over the Didmarton weekend."
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- At 7:34 on August 17, 2010, Sylvia said…
- Hi Liz, nice to hear another female voice. Saw that you had joined some time ago and was wondering where you were. Your Banjo looks great, mine is just a small travel one, a dofer......" do for now." :-)
- At 14:02 on August 20, 2010, Sylvia said…
- Hi Liz , thank you for your message. I've only been teaching myself Banjo since April, so I am a real novice. Yes you are quite near the Island........about 7cm on my road map :-)
Have a good time at Didmarton and Blackwell, Best Wishes.
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