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Any composers here?

I'm curious if anyone's writing new pieces for classic banjo. I like to compose and am going to write some once I actually become skilled e…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

1 Sep 17
Reply by Austin

Paul Eno's plantation symphony

I know I shouldn't even attempt to learn this piece yet, but it's really good and doesn't seem that difficult. I'm not sure if there are ma…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

4 Sep 15
Reply by Austin

Charleston..1923..Cecil Mack & Jimmy Johnson

Here's another of my experimental scores to see what can be achieved on classic banjo, it's not strictly classic but a fun piece to play. I…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Sep 15

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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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