Forum Discussions (2,931)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

Wanton Hussey

In olden days a glimpse of stocking, was looked on as something shocking, now heaven knows....Anything Goes.

Started by Ray Jones in Classic Banjo

2 Apr 11, 2015
Reply by Ray Jones

Do I really need a Tone Amplifier?

Now I know what I have been doing wrong... I need a Washburn "Tone Amplifier"  or  give up the banjo and buy a "Balanced Saxophone" maybe?…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

4 Apr 9, 2015
Reply by Jody Stecher

What a handsome young chap.. who is it?

Chris Ware has sent me a score for the 71st Regiment Quickstep. I have no idea about the worthiness of the tune... but the front cover is a…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

5 Apr 9, 2015
Reply by thereallyniceman

The Royal Besses O' Th' Barn March (1907). J.E.Dodd.

Besses O' Th' Barn was once a village in what is now the Whitefield district Of the City of Manchester. It is the home of one of the oldest…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 9, 2015

Clifford Essex Tailpieces

Does anybody know a good source for older Clifford Essex parts?  I'm looking for the style of tailpiece that would have originally come wit…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

7 Apr 9, 2015
Reply by John Cohen

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow (1940)..Ira Stamphill

This is another arrangement of a Gospel song that was requested by Eric Womersley. His group play this in A major, not usual for a classic…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 7, 2015

That Poker Rag (1909)...A slow drag by Charlotte Blake...

This is a pleasant composition that here and there has similarities to College Rag by William Hunter. I've set the midi speed at a comfor…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 7, 2015

Piccolo banjo

In banjo orchestras, was the piccolo banjo played fingerstyle or with a plectrum?  My fiancee is interested in learning an instrument to ac…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

9 Apr 6, 2015
Reply by Trapdoor2

Over Weight

If you over feed your banjo and do not give it enough exercise, this is what happens.

Started by Ray Jones in Classic Banjo

14 Apr 6, 2015
Reply by John Cohen

Banjo upgrade

Hello all Having spent some time speaking with Steve Harrison, I am now considering the acquisition of a second banjo to keep my cheap sec…

Started by Eric Womersley in Classic Banjo

6 Apr 4, 2015
Reply by Jody Stecher

RSS

© 2024   Created by thereallyniceman.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service