Fred Van Eps birthday December 30th 1878

Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo

Looking to buy a banjo for classic banjo playing.

It’s been a while since I played banjo. Sold them all a while ago. The itch is back and I’ve really fallen in love with the classic banjo s…

Started by Adam Tracksler in Classic Banjo

Old Folks Rag..1914..Wilbur Colman Sweatman

Despite the title, this has nothing to do with the song written by Stephen Foster. It's described on the score as a Trot & One Step. It…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Why does no one play the Banshee at a slow tempo?

It's clearly marked "slowly", but no one interprets it that way. I know there's a metronome marking, but it completely goes against the tem…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

The Domino Rag..1908..Richard Grant

This is a well written, one off, self published rag and the second of my arrangements with Domino in the title. The second part (plus repea…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

MERRRY CHRISTMAS

A Very Merry Christmas to all viewers of and contributors to Classic Banjo Ning.com Another year goes by and Classic Banjo is still alive a…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Is it normal to like a 5/8 bridge more?

I have a compensated bridge that I put on my Clifford Essex regal and I got to say it's better than the bridge that came with the banjo. Is…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Boogie Rag..1917..Wilbur Colman Sweatman

This late rag strays from the usual  ragtime format and could be described as more of a fox trot. None the less, it's a well written tune.…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Sierra Openback?

Has anyone owned one of these? I'm thinking of financing one, but I don't know if they're worth it.

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo