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And Speaking of Learning...In the never ending stream of banjo instruction books, here is another! "Newton's Conservatory Method for Banjo" by P.W. Newton and Artemus… Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo |
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Chord fingeringHello all I find the system used in Classic Style to show chord fingering somewhat difficult. To my mind, chord boxes are simpler and clea… Started by Eric Womersley in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 5, 2015 Reply by thereallyniceman |
"Chromatic Polka"I was just browsing Northumbrian music; I ran across this; clearly it is a classic banjo piece. Perhaps someone recognizes it? http:/… Started by Andy Alexis in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 4, 2015 Reply by Andy Alexis |
Kakuda (1914)..Felix ArndtThis another tune that was recorded by FVE, it's a delightful oriental two step and typical of the many novelty compositions by Felix Arndt… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 4, 2015 Reply by Trapdoor2 |
High Yellow (1910)...Frank Henri KlickmanThis is one of the many tunes recorded by Fred Van Eps, I've included two arrangements, one in Em C which follows the FVE recording with a… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 4, 2015 Reply by Steve Harrison |
A Very Special BanjoI'd like to share a recent addition to my banjo herd- the only known Paramount Style E 5-string. The banjo was custom ordered by the class… Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 4, 2015 Reply by thereallyniceman |
"The Zither Banjo Hints on the Right Hand"... from Rhythm Magazine 1927I have been hunting through my heaps of old mags trying to locate early BMG mags for Joel, but they are proving to be illusive! One mag th… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 3, 2015 Reply by Hal Allert |
“The Works of Joe Morley Page” ... UPDATED30 new solos added to the list. Behind the scenes Rev. Anthony Peabody and I have been continuing with the mammoth task of creating audio… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 3, 2015 Reply by Hal Allert |
Napoleon's Last Charge (1910)...Edward Ellis.This is an epic 6/8 march commemorating Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. Each part has a short written narrative, taken from the piano score,… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Sep 2, 2015 Reply by Steve Harrison |
What happened to FRETWIRE Magazine?I was being taught Classic Banjo in the 1970s-1980 by Chris Sands here in the UK and at that time there was a magazine called FRETWIRE. The… Started by thereallyniceman in Uncategorized |
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Aug 30, 2015 Reply by Andy Spencer |
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