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Thanks for accepting me, I am new to classic banjo, though I have listened o it for many years. I recently aquired a Windsor Popular in a very sorry state and set about restoring it. I am an Irish…Continue
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"You are looking and sounding great.
As you practice try to keep your thumb on the back of the neck just above the center. Avoid resting the neck in the crook of your hand and hooking your thumb over the top (you will thank me later) Also…"
"Thank you for the tip. I will look into getting a copy. I am actually an giging Irish tenor banjo player. Classic style is some thing I do as a break from rehearsals and practicing the tenor. It is a great challenge and I appreciate all the help and…"
"Pardon me for asking but are you starting on this one or have you studied all of the exercises and pieces leading up to this one (and fully understand them)?
These "tutors" or "methods" only work if one takes them in order,…"
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"Well as promised here is a video of my progress. Fell apart at the end and not yet mastered the trio part. https://youtu.be/n1dFDvrPYWs ;"
"Having spent a while playing Sunflower dance working from the tablature. I thought is was time I practiced reading the stave with the classic 5 string. Starting with the EeasyZ method book. I am now learning "WhirlpoolDance" a nice easy…"
"Sincere condolences to all."
"I have not been on the site much of late, but I am still working hard on the excercises and on Sunflower Dance, with which I have the main verse of the tune fluent and the middle eight is slowly coming together, but the trio part I am finding…"
"That would be great but it clashes with Holmforth Festival for which I already have tickets. But I will try to get to one of the other events this year or maybe Clowne next year."
"Good to see someone from the People's Republic!
Hope to see you at the Clowne Rally in a couple of week's time.
check www.banjorallies.uk"
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- At 6:44 on April 27, 2018,
David Wade said…
Good to see someone from the People's Republic!
Hope to see you at the Clowne Rally in a couple of week's time.
check www.banjorallies.uk
- At 8:29 on April 27, 2018,
Alan Jones said…
That would be great but it clashes with Holmforth Festival for which I already have tickets. But I will try to get to one of the other events this year or maybe Clowne next year.
- At 14:30 on February 11, 2019,
Jim Hartman said… Thanks, Alan. Happy to be here.
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