Banjo and mandolin duets?

by Steven Watson

Mar 13

Does anyone here know of any from the classic era? I would have thought mandolin with banjo accompaniment would have been used, even if perhaps the balance might have been problematic. But I haven't yet come across any scores in BMG etc. (only guitar and mandolin). I'd be grateful for any help.

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    TONY BRYAN

    For that BMG combination, when all else fails, you could always try bluegrass!

    Steven Watson said:

    Very interesting, Tony! It's so odd that the three were rarely combined.

    I'll have to look to see which 1st banjo parts might work on mandolin. Whether anyone I know will consent to play alongside banjo is another matter... Arrangements are certainly possible, but I confess I was hoping for an easier option! 

    Mar 16

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    Byron Thomas

    This is a least a fine audio example of what you are trying to achieve. This person also has another cd of just fingerstyle classic banjo.

    Classic Banjo and Mandolin (2025)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp6GL3IJ8Y4&list=RDCp6GL3IJ8Y4&...

    Home Recording Archive: Ragtime and Classic Banjo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHcDPfw_9qI

    Mar 16

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    Steven Watson

    Thank you all! I'll contact Alexander and Doug.

    Mar 16