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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

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Connelly Mar 10, 2023.

Intonation Problem
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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

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Connelly Jul 1, 2021.

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David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"hanks Steve"
Mar 10, 2023
Steve Harrison replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"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…"
Mar 10, 2023
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"That's a great idea Joel. I may do the same thing with the Jacob's collection."
Mar 9, 2023
Joel Hooks replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"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…"
Mar 9, 2023
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"Thanks Tb2. That helps too. Thanks also for the tab offer. But I prefer to read the dots."
Mar 9, 2023
Trapdoor2 replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"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…"
Mar 9, 2023
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"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."
Mar 9, 2023
Joel Hooks replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"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,…"
Mar 9, 2023
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Repertoire
"Ha! I just answered my own question. I found the song list on the ABF site. That will do."
Mar 9, 2023
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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
Mar 8, 2023
David Connelly replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion LaBella 17 intonation issues
"This is very similar to a problem I posted recently. It was labella 17's and it went away when I replaced them. It just so happens that I replaced them with Nylguts. Gratefully Jodi and Joel helped me out in the forum. …"
Jul 21, 2021
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Intonation Problem
"Good advice Joel. I generally never stretch my strings, though I am not entirely certain that I did not in this case. Thanks again."
Jul 1, 2021
Joel Hooks replied to David Connelly's discussion Intonation Problem
"Right, get new strings.  It is rare, but you have a false string.   Don't use any of the stretching tricks that people post on youtube or banjo hangout.  Put the strings on, tune them up one full step above standard pitch…"
Jul 1, 2021
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Intonation Problem
"Joel you crazy S.O.B. it worked. I still had to cant it in the opposite direction. Albeit a bit less severely. But i was easily able to intonate the bridge. Hazzah! Thanks fellas!"
Jun 30, 2021
David Connelly replied to David Connelly's discussion Intonation Problem
"I'll give it a shot tonight. Thanks for the suggestion Mr. hooks. I agree that scale length should not matter."
Jun 30, 2021
Joel Hooks replied to David Connelly's discussion Intonation Problem
"Take the string off, and put it back on flipped, see what happens. I’m surprised by the scale, but that should not matter... it just does not conform to the Gibson scale that pretty much all import banjos use."
Jun 30, 2021

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