"That tracks. John was an odd mixture of ego and humility. Tradition and innovation. That's a great story about FVE and Hartford."
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John Hartford on strings, tuning, and tone rings
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I am a huge Hartford fan and came across this interview in a 1993 issue of Banjo Newsletter. I am currently restoring, or making playable, an 1890's A.C. Fairbanks. So iv'e been poking around online…Continue
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Hello Gentlepeople,I have been a banjoist for 30 plus years, and have recently been diving deep into classic style. I am looking for recommendations on building my repertoire. Currently I have "The…Continue
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Hello. I have a modern Washburn banjo that am converting over to nylon strings. I installed a new tailpiece, Labella strings, and a Joel Hooks Converse bridge. The problem is that the 1st string is…Continue
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"I believe that Howard is 96.
So, exercise daily, eat well, don’t vape, don’t drink, sleep well and maintain a healthy body size, and play classic banjo the entire time.
Howard told me he used the Charles Atlas mail order program of…"
"Live long enough and be an active member (show up to rallies as long as as you can).
At one time if was the “oldest professional classic banjoist”. Farland was the first."
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"Hartford knew Howard Weilmuenster, the current Honorary President of the American Banjo Fraternity (and last banjo student FVE had). Howard told me the story of how he was able to connect Hartford with Fred Van Eps.
FVE was moving to…"
John Hartford on strings, tuning, and tone rings
I am a huge Hartford fan and came across this interview in a 1993 issue of Banjo Newsletter. I am currently restoring, or making playable, an 1890's A.C. Fairbanks. So iv'e been poking around online for lots of info, and found this. I am well aware the John wasn't a classic style banjoist, but this snippet shows that he was definitely influenced by the banjos of the era. Thought I would share this snippet:BNL:You've done an awful lot of research on five string banjos. You've been working with a…See More
"Hi David, Now that A.J Weidt has been mentioned, I arranged 4 of his lesser know tunes some time back that you might want to have a look at and listen to. They're all in the library with midis. 'Here They Come' and' Queen…"
"That's a great idea Joel. I may do the same thing with the Jacob's collection."
"Weidt! Yeah, I almost forgot. Sweet Corn, Dat Yam Rag, Pink Lemonade, and That Banjo Rag come up. Good stuff. What I like about Weidt is his use of counterpoint which is pretty limited on the banjo. His guitar…"
"Thanks Tb2. That helps too. Thanks also for the tab offer. But I prefer to read the dots."
"I was going to mention the ABF list of standards...but I got sidetracked.
Amazingly, Bill Talley's "Banjo Jukebox" is still up and running. There, you can find his list of additional ABF standards as well as his favorites...which are…"
"Thanks Joel. I have some sight reading ability with "C" notation. With "A" notation I have to transpose as I read it. Not sure I'll ever get there with A notation. Thanks again for the list of tunes."
"What I generally hear or play at rallies seem to vary rally to rally and person to person-- we all have our favorites.
Ragtime Episode, Eno
Banshee, Grimshaw (played as fast as possible for some reason)
Darktown Dandies, Morley
Freckles,…"
"Ha! I just answered my own question. I found the song list on the ABF site. That will do."
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Hello Gentlepeople,I have been a banjoist for 30 plus years, and have recently been diving deep into classic style. I am looking for recommendations on building my repertoire. Currently I have "The Palladium Rag" and "The Berkeley March" learned. And am arranging "The Chrysanthemum" by Joplin. There is SO MUCH music available here, but I would love to get a few "standards" under my fingers.ThanksSee More
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