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Opinions on how to play this measure.
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This request is just out of curiosity, but if anyone has a moment to comment, I would appreciate it. The first bar of the B part of Frolic Jig.I'm not working up the tune, but whenever I'm playing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Sep 9.
G. MATTHEW ONE STRING BANJO NECK.
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Has anyone seen one of these before? Any thoughts on the angle of the perch pole?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER May 22.
John Grey and Sons?
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This instrument is currently on eBay.uk. I've not found any pictures of other John Grey banjos with an open head stock, six tuners and a 5th string tunnel. The name is engraved on the arm rest. I've…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Jan 26.
WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
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Can anyone tell me about the Windsor Popular N°1? When was it produced and how was it marketed? Is it considered to be a good playing instrument? Many thanks, Ian.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric STEFANELLI Feb 17.
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"The conversation is now at the point where the complex subject of musicality has to be considered."
"Hi Austin,
I agree with what Joel says about taking your time. As you have mentioned in an earlier thread, that you had previously spent many hours per week practicing the fundamentals, I suggest that you return to doing that, but focus on the 25…"
"I didn't actually play 'Campbell's Jig', but it seems to a have a similar rhythmic structure to the B part in the sand dance. It will be interesting to rediscover the tune.
I started on the banjo only playing stroke style,…"
"Marc, I've just had a quick read through Buckley's New Banjo Method and think that the tune you can't recall could be 'Campbell's Jig' on page 24. "
"Whilst you've got the Ashborn out, have a look at 'Goodwood Breakdown' on the penultimate page of Walter Howard's Banjo Tutor. It's in the tutor books section on here. The instruction is to use RH Thumb and 1st finger, but…"
"Hi Marc,
I had tried a snap on the 4th string a few years ago, but only in guitar style and it didn't feel right.
It's currently 03.32 hrs and once again I can't sleep; I want to stroke the tune but I only have my very brash Temlett…"
"I don't know what Ballantine had in mind, but the way I interpret it, is to disregard the note values and employ the marks as slurs. By playing the first note as a demisemiquaver and placing an accent on the second note, the slur then takes…"
"At the moment, I'm working on small variations to 'Excelsior Sand Dance' from Ballantine's Complete Banjo Tutor. It's a cracking little tune, that rolls along nicely. I'm playing it on my early fretless 5 string."
"Hi Austin,
I wasn't responding to your comments."
"I should really consider getting a warm-up routine, shouldn't I? Usually I just go straight into practicing out of the book"
"Ah! I did not know who you were.
Right hand position, I use the "period" little finger anchor on the head (though there are other period accounts of people using pre Segovia guitar style "floating" with no anchor).
Thumb…"
"Sorry I got sidetracked. Happens a lot with me..."
"Thanks, Joel! I understand that the exercises in methods are meant as exercises. What I barely understand is proper right hand positioning, also don't worry about me using tab, I use sheet music pretty much exclusively. I should also say that I…"
"Hi Austin,
If you click the "reply" link it will quote the thing you want to respond directly too. You can further edit it down.
Clifford Essex was one person, there was no "and". Is the book you are referring to the…"
"I was asking how others would play that specific measure. "
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- At 21:33 on November 7, 2017,
carrie horgan said…
Thanks Ian - I hope you are enjoying learning classic banjo. Are you new to playing the banjo or have you migrated over from another style of banjo playing? Let me know if I can be of any help.
Carrie
- At 16:44 on December 10, 2021,
David Nuttall said…
Yes, that's me. Although I was playing the banjo before I met him, David
- At 19:09 on December 11, 2021,
Oh,yes, I've clocked up 50 years and am entering the rheumaticky fingers stage of Scan's career. However, apart from the Covid effect, even prior to that the places I used to play in had diminished alarmingly.
I've been listening to Olly Oakley on this site - I'd never heard him play material like 'The Policeman's Holiday' or 'Under The Double Eagle' before; Scan played them, all parts. David
- At 23:43 on December 11, 2021,
I was with Ken Stubbs the first time he ever went to 'Elsie's'. I went a couple of times before I moved to ipswich. Steve Pennells and I used to stay the weekend with Ken in Edenbridge and play at The Crown or The Working Men's Club. I played banjo then. David
- At 22:03 on March 1, 2022,
Danielle Saxon Reeves said…
Hi Ian
saw your post about moving to Selly Oak; I run Midlands Fretted Orchestra bit too far away in Stourbridge- we’re always very happy to have reading banjo players along! Give me a shout if you fancy coming along. Best wishes, Danielle
- At 21:33 on March 2, 2022,
Hi Danielle,
Thank you for your invitation. When I've settled in, I'll be in touch to arrange a date to visit you.
Best wishes, Ian.
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