"Thanks Joel, I didn’t realize that about the B-flat pitch. Good to know! "
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Hello,I’m interested in learning to read A tuning (American) and I would appreciate any tips and tricks you have to offer. Are there any tutors in the library that anyone particularly recommends?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Cornwell Apr 20, 2024.
Looking for suggestions
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Hello,I’m relatively new to classic banjo, having first picked it up a couple of years ago in my early 50s. I’ve had some success with pieces in collections and method books, but most recently I’ve…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Hooks Apr 2, 2024.
“The Black History of the Banjo”
I heard a fascinating account of the history of the banjo, from its African origins. If you haven’t heard it I highly recommend it. …Continue
Started Oct 18, 2021
Did “A” tuning actually sound like “C”?
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Hello,I’m brand new to classic banjo, and I understand a typical American tuning in the late 19c was eAEG#B, while in England banjo was gCGBD (which was ultimately adapted in America). That said, I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Cornwell Jul 14, 2021.
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Regarding a specific banjo and pitch: You can do whatever you want. I like to keep a "smooth arm" in Bb which was the transitional pitch. But consider that the pitch of A…"
American tuning
Hello,I’m interested in learning to read A tuning (American) and I would appreciate any tips and tricks you have to offer. Are there any tutors in the library that anyone particularly recommends? Also, what is the preference for using a banjo in “c” and transposing, versus having a separate banjo tuned to eAEG#B? I’m considering stringing up a separate banjo with minstrel strings for the “a” tuning, partly for the pitch and partly because I think I would learn easier on an instrument…See More
"To me, the Grimshaw exercises are just that. And while musical and amusing, they each teach a lesson. I have noticed that on the rare occasion someone posts a video of them playing one, they tend to entirely ignore the lesson. …"
"That is exactly how I see the Grimshaw exercises, I remember playing them with pleasure rather than as work and because they had musical merit they didn't annoy people who had to listen to me getting to grips with them."
"Richard, I was not and am not the slightest bit offended. I just happen to not be Joel, so I pointed it out.
"Introducing new techniques as a development process" has worked for me as a teacher. My students improve that…"
"Please accept my most sincere apologies, my only excuse fo this appalling lapse is my fast fading brain which, like the rest of my crumbling body is 77 years old. Anyway, thank you for your kind thoughts Jody and I trust that I have not offended…"
"I also agree about Grimshaw. But I'm Jody, not Joel :-)"
"Thank you for your kind words Joel. I was taught to play the banjo by L.W.Howe, he had been taught by David Miner, a friend of Parke Hunter. I still remember his various bits of advice about playing the banjo and how to use your time…"
"“Vamp” is in regular rotation at the ABF rallies. It is a solo I enjoy playing but I have found that other people play it ignoring the dynamics entirely. Perhaps because it is a “standard”, they rip through it at…"
"I like how you think, Richard."
"Hi, Jason! Welcome to the wacky world of classic banjo! I’ve been thinking about your plea for suggestions of easier things to play, and I hope you find the following useful. Firstly, some observations:
Someone once told me when discussing…"
"I chose these three solos because they all have something different to teach you. A Banjo Vamp will get you familiar with 'sliding' on the fourth string' the first time I heard this done, it made me laugh, which is a good thing.…"
"Thanks, much appreciated! "
"Thank you Steve! I will check it out!"
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