"Okay, thanks! I've been going through Joels internet archive tutor collection! Great stuff. I loved the harmonica ones too. "
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Hi everyone! Sorry if this topic has been beat to death. I'm new to the website, and to classic style banjo. A little about myself, and what I know: I play guitar, banjo, fiddle, and tin whistle.…Continue
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"There is a copy on internet archive plus a wealth of other material that Joel has uploaded."
"Thank you, mate! That was the first classic piece I was able to pick up from your great lesson video! Great tune to get people into the feeling of playing classic style. I play it often! "
"I'll keep an eye out for that one! I looked it up, but I only saw one about tenor, is there 5 string exercises in it as well? Thanks for the suggestion! "
"Hi Ken,
I added you Youtube video to your original post... Well done and one of my favourite early pieces."
"When I started Classic Style back in 2017, I happened to find a copy of W.M.C. Stahl's international method on eBay. It's lacking in fingerboard exercises by comparison to some other tutors but it has very approachable material. It felt…"
"It's been a while since I made this post, but I got myself a newer copy of the Bradbury C Notation book from Mel Bay, and I'm loving it! I wanted to thank everyone for the suggestion. It's been a slow process so far (I'm only up…"
"Hi Carrie! Thank you!
I love Rob's content. I'm gonna order a copy of that book asap. I'll find that Mike Ross tutor too. Cheers! "
"Welcome Ken. Rob Mackillop recorded the tunes in the Bradbury book. Here is a link: https://robmackillop.net/bradbury-studies/
There is a helpful Banjo Notation Primer by Mike Moss in the tutor book…"
"I don't have any particular problem with the Ellis books, but there are some advantages to Bradbury. Bradbury has you learning chords by name early on as well as good section on chord construction (the 1927 book has an even more complete…"
"I'm listening to Jon Bekoff and Nate Paine now! These guy are fantastic. I see what you mean now. Their bow arm is barely moving. I've played around with different fiddle holds. I hear they can be better for focusing on your rhythym.…"
"From what I recall of previous discussions about tutor books, the Bradbury seems to be highly regarded, along with the Grimshaw. If you put either name in the search box, I'm sure you'll find a lot of good information.
Btw, don't…"
"Heyagain Ian,I appreciate any direction at all, so thank you. I also appreciate the kind words about my playing as well; Thank you for listening. I have a passion for traditional music of all kinds, history, and culture. I seem to just keep going…"
"Hi Ken,
The first Ellis book is the Thorough School For The Five Stringed Banjo and then the Advanced School. The Studies book wouldn't benefit you at the moment, as it doesn't provide instruction on how to play the pieces, all of which…"
"Hi Ian,
Thanks for taking the time to comment. That's all great advice, and I'll go through those publications right away. I think I found them. "Ellis Studies for Banjo & Zither-Banjo', and the Advanced…"
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