Thoughts on fretted instrument movements from a worldwide perspective

I got the idea for this discussion after it was asked whether or not the balalaika was relevant in the realm of Classic Banjo. This is a th…

Started by Mike Moss

Proof That I Am Wrong

Started by Jody Stecher

Evolution of the Banjo.. a new perspective?

After Mike's very interesting dissertation on the origins and development of the balalaika, Domra and banjo I thought that I would do some…

Started by thereallyniceman

Now, for the banjoist who has everything: A Banjo Bog

Every banjoist should have one.

Started by thereallyniceman

Goodbye My Coney Island Baby

Here's another tune that Robert Dooley sent me. As a barber shop song I wasn't sure how it would fit on the banjo but my attempt and midi i…

Started by Steve Harrison

DON'T LOOK.. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED !!

For those who haven’t seen this…  Jan & Kjeld fortunately did not play Classic Style Banjo (and possibly not any style of banjo playing…

Started by thereallyniceman

Prepare to be depressed! What have they done????

What sort of butcher could do this to two perfectly harmless banjos? Here is an Ebay link... please don't cry as I did warn you! FRANKENBA…

Started by thereallyniceman

And now, for something completely different...

I've produced an arrangement of a Russian solo, "Ах ты, берёза" (Ah you, birch tree) arranged (or composed) by Pavel Necheporenko. Stylisti…

Started by Mike Moss

And now for something completely different part 2

Robert Dooley sent me a copy of a favourite Gilbert and Sullivan song 'When all night long' from the opera Iolanthe. He sang it when at hig…

Started by Steve Harrison