Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor

by John King

Jul 11, 2021

I am keen to find any recordings of the introductory exercises from Herbert J Ellis, that I heard my father play on his zither banjo, and attempted to learn myself. Unfortunately I don't know the names of these pieces.

Also interested in purchasing a good quality zither banjo. I am in Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Trapdoor2

    Do you know which Ellis tutor these exercises came from? That would be helpful. He published a variety of tutors.

    Ellis' "Thorough School" has 6 beginner's exercises and then 12 "easy lessons" which use commonly known tunes as their basis.

    I don't know of any recordings of any of the Ellis "exercises" or "easy lessons".

    Jul 11, 2021

  • John King

    Thanks for your response. No, I don't suppose there would be any reason to record them. Next time there is a physical meeting I could play what I remember to see if anyone recognises. them. Very likely they would be from the 'Thorough School' that you mention.

    Jul 11, 2021