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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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"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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Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"Mind you I need to figure out how to use it"
22 hours ago
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"That's true, but I have notation software that can engrave a lot better"
22 hours ago
Joel Hooks replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"Bradbury’s notation…."
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Richard William Ineson replied to Austin 's discussion How many people actually play this style?
"Roy Smeck."
yesterday
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"The thing is Bradbury's notation addresses all of that"
yesterday
Steve Harrison replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"Hi Austin, yes, it may seem confusing at first but the addition of fret numbers on the notes and position makers on the score is my compromise to tab (which I've never liked). The scores not only notate the music but with my annotation show my…"
Friday
Adam Tracksler replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"I read through the other post that kind of veered off of how many classic banjoists there are.  Couple of comments, take it for what it is worth.  Classic banjo is a small niche inside of another small niche. When you talk to anyone about…"
Thursday
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"Yes I have. I think the work you've done is great! Just one thing, I don't like the way it's notated. It can get a bit confusing coming from Bradbury."
Thursday
Steve Harrison replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"Hi Austin, arranging 'new' music for the banjo is a good start, over the years I've arranged over 800 pieces of music for classic banjo in a variety of genres but my favourite and most prolific is ragtime music. Many of my…"
Thursday
Ethan Schwartz replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Fun with fluorocarbons
"No, I was using the LaBella wound 4th. I don't have any recordings yet using the unwound 4th. "
Thursday
IAN SALTER replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Fun with fluorocarbons
"Hi Ethan, were you using the fluorocarbon 4th on the 'Zarana' performance? "
Thursday
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"I should also add I need to work on my engraving so this would be a good avenue for me to do that"
Thursday
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?
"I would also be completely fine with them being quality checked before being added to the site. I just want easy to read arrangements and the system that seems to be used is completely different from Bradbury."
Thursday
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Is it possible I could start adding some arrangements?

I'm not a great player, but I'm starting to understand what's idiomatic to the banjo as I've almost gotten through the first book of Bradbury. I don't know the whole bag of tricks, but I think I know enough to start arranging pieces at a beginner's…See More
Thursday
Austin replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Fun with fluorocarbons
"More dynamic control, better intonation after a month, don't have to be changed constantly."
Thursday
Austin replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Fun with fluorocarbons
"I use unwound fourths. They're just Brown I don't think they're wound in anything anyway. I prefer them to the Labellas"
Thursday
Richard William Ineson replied to Austin 's discussion How many people actually play this style?
"It's a big job but I'm sure that you'll do it, nothing can stop a determined man or woman."
Thursday
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion How many people actually play this style?
"I plan on learning a lot of them. I still have my training wheels on though. I just write in my spare time. Most of my time is spent either composing or practicing."
Thursday
thereallyniceman commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
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Zarana by Joe Morley

"What great playing and a superb tone... Thank you for posting this excellent performance of a very difficult tune."
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