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Operatic Rag..1914..Julius Lenzberg

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My Nan used to play the banjo ( many many moons ago ) she was known as “Ena and her banjo”.

Unfortunately her banjo has fallen into disrepair over the years . However her musical genius (apparently a blooming brilliant singer too)has skipped the last 3 generations .We are looking for a recommendation for someone/company to do a sympathetic repair as a surprise for our mums 80th birthday next year .We live in Leicestershire (England) can any one advise us please 

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Posted by Deborah Powers on February 7, 2025 at 14:00 — 3 Comments

"SOMEWHERE IN DIXIE" Banjo 2

Hello, I wrote a Banjo 2 accompaniment for Somewere in Dixie, as there was none. Is it possible to put it in the music library?

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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Operatic Rag..1914..Julius Lenzberg

This is another example of ragging the classics, this time operas. The piano score was in F but my arrangement is in G. I've combined both the piano LH and RH and made a few amendments here and there to make it more banjo friendly. It's challenging…See More
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John Woodward replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"Many thanks. Their web site is brilliant. I have been in touch with them."
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Joel Hooks replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"John Alvey Turner seems to do a pretty good business in classic era banjos.  Might reach out to them. "
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Jake Glanville replied to Nathanael Hayes's discussion Zither Banjo Project
"Hi Nathaneal, Should have replied to this a year ago!  First let my thank you for the pictures.  I love seeing pictures of other people's banjos, especially if they're the zither type. I note in your first picture you've got…"
Jan 26
John Woodward replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"Many thanks for these really useful comments. It leads me on to wonder what is the best market place for classic banjos. There always seems to be lots on Ebay, but is there a better specialist market place for UK sales? Thanks"
Jan 25
Joel Hooks replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"Looks like all the pegs have been replaced.  These came with the spring loaded Grover pegs, which are great pegs. There is this compulsive uncontrollable urge that people have to replace friction pegs.  I have a theory that this causes…"
Jan 24
Jody Stecher replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"It looks like the 5th string tuning peg has been replaced.  These are powerful sounding banjos when well set up.    But it can be a bit much. The few banjo players I know who have this model seem to prefer other banjos for everyday…"
Jan 24
Joel Hooks replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"CE Professionals were introduced in January and February of 1922.  Despite this persistent myth, these were NOT made by Alfred Weaver.  I believe that the depression significantly impacted production and it completely ended with WW2.…"
Jan 24
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"I think the answer to your question may well be "yes".  The lighter sound of fortepiano works well here.  Good player as well of course."
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Jody Stecher replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"This appears to be exactly what it claims to be, as impressed on the dowel stick (aka the "perch pole"):  A Clifford Essex Professional model 5-string banjo apparently decent condition, fitted with a Remo synthetic head, in a period…"
Jan 23
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Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please

Hi,I have been left an old banjo by a favourite Uncle. I thought I'd learn to play it, but am almost 70 myself and already very busy with Guitar and Ukulele, and I know that realistically I won't get around to it. It is a shame to have it sitting…See More
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Sandra Woodruff commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course'
"Well said Russ, thanks for your support over many years. I hope we see some more new faces this year."
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Russ Chandler commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course'
"I know its a long way for folks but I'd really encourage people to come to this is they can.Danielle is a great teacher whatever level you play at and it's the only place in Europe where you can spend a whole weekend doing classic banjo…"
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June 12, 2026 at 6pm to June 14, 2026 at 4pm
This course is part of the BMG Federation Summer School Weekend and is open to all abilities, from beginners with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument as well as more experienced players of any banjo, as long as the instrument is played with…See More
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John Woodward left a comment for Steve Harrison
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Sandra Woodruff commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course'
"I forgot to say that the course will be tutored by Danielle Saxon Reeves"
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Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course at Higham Hall, Lake District

June 12, 2026 at 6pm to June 14, 2026 at 4pm
This course is part of the BMG Federation Summer School Weekend and is open to all abilities, from beginners with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument as well as more experienced players of any banjo, as long as the instrument is played with…See More
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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Paderewski Rag..1910..A Travesty On Paderewski's Celebrated Minuet..Frank.Henry.Klickman

This is something a bit different from my usual ragtime offerings. It's Klickman's ragged up interpretation of Paderewski's minuet. The piano score was in Bb but I've arranged it in C. I've had to be inventive for it to work on banjo but I'm pleased…See More
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