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Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steven Watson 7 hours ago.

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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?

Posted by Alexandre Derycke on October 20, 2024 at 20:06 — 2 Comments

 

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"I wish I could edit that... I wanted to say that the B parts contain repeats that I would not play...it seems to go on forever. Clarke had truncated the B part down to 8 measures repeated (with two endings). The original repeats mean you play 16…"
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Trapdoor2 commented on carrie horgan's video
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"It only took me an hour to re-set my re-setting into the original form. ;-) Here's the C notation with both parts, per the original (with Clarke's arpeggios and my rehearsal marks).  CITY%20POINT%20JIG_JOHN%20C.%20WILD.pdf"
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Happy Halloween to all banjo creatures...Dance of the Spooks by Herbert J. Ellis.Played on my C.E Special.
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Steven Watson replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"Many thanks, Ian and Russ -- wonderful news!"
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Joel Hooks commented on carrie horgan's video
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"At some point in time, Clarke sent me photos of the original A notation.  They are not great, but are readable.  https://archive.org/details/city-point-jig-john-c.-wild"
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Andrew Paul Harris replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"Thank you so much for you efforts on this site and going forward, I wish you all the best for the future and sincerely hope for improvements in your health. "
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Shawn McSweeny commented on carrie horgan's video
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"FWIW, in the 1880's, John C. Wild lived in South Boston, at the corner of E. Fourth St. and P St., right in the middle of the City Point neighborhood. See red dot within area outlined in blue and shaded."
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Joel Hooks commented on carrie horgan's video
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"I was a little confused about the hair and jaw lines. That explains it. "
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Joel Hooks replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"AMAZING NEWS!"
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Jake Glanville replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"I was devastated when I heard the news about your ill-health and possible closure of the site.  It's the most interesting and informative one out there, and here I have to thank you for everything you've done over the years to make it…"
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Shawn McSweeny commented on carrie horgan's video
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"John (Johnny) Wild (1843-1898) - Comedian (depicted above) Born in Manchester England, Dec. 29, 1843, John Wild emigrated with his parents to America a year later. He entered show business in his teens, working in small, short-lived companies as a…"
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Jody Stecher replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"Thank you Ian. Thank you Russ.  This is welcome news, indeed."
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Jody Stecher commented on carrie horgan's video
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"Marc, In the B part  of City Point Jig you have omitted the right hand fingering indications in the MS for the triplets. Good idea. I don't know if  I II I (index, middle, index) is Wild's technique or Buehling's but I find…"
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Russ Chandler replied to thereallyniceman's discussion AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
"Thank you, Ian. I'll wait until I've had a look at the handover and then we can get our collective heads together to think about what to do next. I think it is vanishingly unlikely we will stay on Ning.But the important thing if all the…"
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AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!

First of all I would like to thank everyone for being so understanding when I announced that I will need to close the website. I really appreciate your kind wishes.  I apologise for not answering posts and emails but I have not been idle. My son and…See More
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Dear Ian   I’m sorry to learn of your ill health and consequent closure of the Classic Banjo website.  I hope your health improves and that you may continue to play the fine music of the excellent composers of the Classic era.   Best wishes,   Rob…See More
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