"Thanks Marc,
It is a pretty one ... the melody on the 3rd strings suits the Zither nicely :)
Thanks for sharing"
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Getting started
Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.
I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than…
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"Length'ning Shadows" by Alf Bell
Here's today's project, "Length'ning Shadows" by Alf Bell.I know nothing about Mr. Bell but I found this little piece hiding on my hard drive and it looked like it might be fun.I think this was published late...20's? 30's? It is marked "Finger or…See More
Clifford Essex Professional or Weaver
Just wondering if anyone has An Essex Professional or a Weaver they'd like to sell.Cheers.See More
"Thank you Jody. I din't know that you could slow down Youtube videos like that! Very useful tip."
"He's definitely using the middle finger on the first string and then doing the snap to the next note before using the index on string 2. If you click on the little gear icon in the lower right corner of a youtube screen you can slow down…"
"I tried it last night...I prefer the snaps (which are my generic default anyway, seeing as how I play a lot of clawhammer and stroke style too).
Don't forget the G harmonic on the 5th string, 17th fret? It sounds out very clearly."
"That's a good video - I like the fact they are playing at a moderate pace. It's hard to tell whether a snap is used but I think a snap works well. Jody's tip about thinking of the hand motion as a forward roll is also…"
"Hey Carrie, it looks like Eric Stefanelli uses a snap but I can't really see it clearly. What do you think? I tried Jody's reverse roll and that works fine when you get used to it too!"
"Thinking in new ways helps me solve problems. Sometimes that approach works for other people. : -)"
"Thanks Jody - thinking of it as a forward/reverse roll may help me get over the 'index-first string' block.
I've always liked this tune - it has a kind of lovely lilting flow to it when played well. Hopefully I will be able to…"
"The first three notes of the measure are a long G, a short F, and E at the start of the triplet. If you play the G with the thumb and then the F on the first string it is natural to want to play the F with the middle because the middle is…"
"Hi Ian - I just tried that on the banjo and it was a lot easier than trying to use the index. Thanks for the tip!"
"Of course, it is the tune that is king. Many, many people have successfully recorded techniques ranging from merely awkward to totally crazy. As long as the tune is coming out properly...
Still, I think it best to avoid awkward moves if at all…"
"From the seventh note F :
What I do is to play the 1st string F note (fretted with the 4th finger of the left hand), then snap the 4th finger off to sound the E. The C and the open G of the triplet are the same as they are in the first…"
"Thanks Marc - yes, it would involve following with the thumb on the second string (I wouldn't play it with the middle as this is too awkward). Perhaps I should 'train it out' like you suggest and start with index. I just…"
"Hmmm. Starting with the middle finger causes you to cross over the thumb with the index to reach the lowest note. That is almost always awkward. Starting with the index removes that issue. Sometimes it is the only way to get there...but in this…"
Alternate picking (Queen of the Burlesque)
Hello - just asking for help on alternate picking in Queen of the Burlesque. In the first measure, there are two triplets and I am finding the fingering difficult on the second one. The section I am finding difficult starts on the seventh note: F…See More
Blue Eyes (Song and Dance) - Alfred D. Cammeyer
"Brilliant, really enjoyed that - and nice to hear the second part!"
Blue Eyes (Song and Dance) - Alfred D. Cammeyer
"Really nice video production and superb playing.
The Zither(s) sound(s) lovely... still with that "shimmer" too."
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5-String Classic Banjo Course with Chris Sands
June 14, 2019 at 4pm to June 16, 2019 at 4pm – Knuston Hall
This course forms part of the BMG Federation Summer School and will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve perform…
Organized by Sandra Woodruff email: sandra.woodruff@virgin.net | Type: weekend, course
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Backwell Banjo Rally
September 7, 2019 from 12am to 5pm – Backwell Womens' Institute Hall
Backwell Banjo Rally Saturday September 7th 2019 Backwell WI Hall, Backwell Nr Bristol, Somerset, BS48 3QW Noon to 5pm &nbs…
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MIDLANDS BANJO FEST
October 12, 2019 from 12am to 7pm – The Hilton House Hotel
Midland Banjo Fest Saturday October 12th 2019 Hilton House Hotel, Hilton, Derbyshire DE65 5GP All styles of banjo playing : Plectrum, Tenor, Irish, Blu…
Organized by Keith Wilson | Type: mixed, styles, banjo, rally, and, concert
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2019 Banjo Gathering
October 24, 2019 to October 27, 2019 – Old Dominion University
The 2019 Banjo Gathering is hosted by Arts@ODU in Norfolk, Virginia. Come to the 22nd Annual Banjo Gathering, on October 24-27, 2019 for three days of presentations, exhibitions, a concert, and a b…
Organized by Jim Bollman, Peter Szego, Kristina Gaddy, Lily Werbin, Greg Adams | Type: banjo, gathering
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