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Good beginner's book for reading music on a banjo?
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I'be been playing by ear since 1956 (98% Bluegrass, 2% folk using "up-picking") and learned how to use tab in the early 1970s as a way of deciphering some of the melodic tunes coming into vogue at…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Bock Dec 13, 2012.

Thanks to this fine group
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Just wanted to express my thanks to all the members who responded to my "newbie" string (and other) questions several days ago. The advice was most helpful and also clued me indirectly as to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Bock Dec 21, 2012.

Which nylgut strings? (newbie question)
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Greetings all, I will be taking delivery soon on a 1925 Vega Style N 5-string conversion and want to start using nylgut strings. As I see it I have four choices from Aquila:1B, medium weight,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by marc dalmasso Feb 3, 2013.

Newbie (sort of) looking for some banjo tips
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Hi All, New to the forum but have been playing a few classic pieces for several years and am now working on some more. I've been using steel-string banjos and a Victor 5-string banjola but would…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Bock Nov 22, 2012.