Bridges

I just tried some new configurations of bridges. My Farland now has a Deering bridge. My Clifford Essex currently has a Bridge that was cus…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

A confession

I don't tend to like the way tab replaced sheet music. It gets on my nerves. I'm slowly starting to accept that this is the case, but it st…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Moon Face..1907..(Characteristic march & Two Step)..Abe Olman

The oriental genre was popular with composers at the early part of the last century. This tune has a Japanese feel as imagined by Olman. It…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Which came first?

Did stroke style, also known as minstrel style, and classic style come before clawhammer and thumb lead? I'm curious because there are conf…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

A discussion about technique

Why is the banjo placed on the right thigh instead of in the middle like a bluegrass player? 

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Can you identify this banjo?

We have found a photo of a banjo player playing in Japan in 1912 that shows a clearer picture of his banjo. Can you identify this banjo mad…

Started by Satoshi Hara in Classic Banjo

PSA Check your strings!

I had a weird experience this morning with some new strings. I've been playing the new (new to me) set of Nylguts from Joel for the past mo…

Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo

Muscle Shoals Blues sung by Lizzie Miles.

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Billy A. Griffin

Does anyone know who Billy A. Griffin was? He has some interesting solos in "Twelve Radio Favorites for Banjo" but I can't find any informa…

Started by Sam Harris in Classic Banjo