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Is classic banjo obsolete to classical guitar?

I know the title seems like I think this, I promise I don't, a classical guitarist I talked to thinks this. They said any music composed in…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

9 Sep 12, 2024
Reply by Joel Hooks

Banjo acquisition syndrome

I think I've caught myself a case. I keep looking at old banjos. Specifically got my eyes on a Clifford Essex. Are they good banjos?

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

14 Sep 11, 2024
Reply by Joel Hooks

Is there a way to post my playing for critique?

I'm curious because I like to call myself a classic banjo player, but I'm not sure if I really have the technique down or not.

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

2 Sep 11, 2024
Reply by Austin

Darktown Guards..1900..Louis D.Surette

This is catchy and very playable one off march by a composer about whom I could find no information. The score and MP3 will be added to the…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Sep 11, 2024

Opinions on how to play this measure.

This request is just out of curiosity, but if anyone has a moment to comment, I would appreciate it.  The first bar of the B part of Froli…

Started by IAN SALTER in Classic Banjo

33 Sep 9, 2024
Reply by IAN SALTER

The banshee

I was looking at the score for the banshee by Emile Grimshaw, and I noticed that he marked the dance section "not to be played quickly" and…

Started by Austin in Uncategorized

2 Sep 6, 2024
Reply by Austin

Different Keys?

I'm assuming so, but I'm unsure. Are there any Classic banjo pieces that go outside of the usual C major, C minor, G major, E minor keys? I…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

5 Sep 6, 2024
Reply by Joel Hooks

Sweet Baby Blues (Banjo Blues) 1917..Ralph Williams.

This is one of the best blues that I've come across for some time. I haven't been able to find the relevance of the alternative title regar…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Sep 6, 2024

New strings from Clifford Essex Music, etc...

Just wanted to say today I received 3 sets of strings in the mail from Clem Vickery/Clifford Essex Music. He's got them posted to ebay and…

Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo

7 Sep 6, 2024
Reply by Steve Harrison

Sad news

Hello everybody would like to share a very sad new , my long time friend ( almost 50 years ) Eric Stefanelli , fine banjo ' player & lu…

Started by marc dalmasso in Classic Banjo

9 Sep 5, 2024
Reply by marc dalmasso

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