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Warning: Don't tune minstrel strings to open G

Lesson learned but I did pop a fourth string

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

1 Sep 15, 2024
Reply by Austin

About the Alan Middleton instruction book

I have seen an Alan Middleton instruction book issued by Clifford Essex in 2011 with 2 different titles and covers. One is called The Finge…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

0 Sep 14, 2024

Musescore question

My current music software is being discontinued next year so I'm just having  look at Musescore. I'm OK with the basics but have an issue w…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

7 Sep 14, 2024
Reply by Steve Harrison

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

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