"Ha, thanks, Marc. Good to hear from you, as always. Not sure if I care to to be associated with squeeze boxes...but they are easier to wear than a theorbo!"
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Just Passing Through
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Hi banjo people. Someone used the mailing system here to ask me a question. In replying I had to sign in again. Now that I'm here I'd like to say hello to old friends and combatants ;-) So...Hello…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob MacKillop Jul 14, 2018.
Clifford Essex Regal
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Hi folks...it has been a while, I know, but can you help me?A new student turned up today with a beautiful Clifford Essex Regal banjo in tip-top condition, which he inherited from his late…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Mar 5, 2014.
Grimshaw-Chopin Nocturne in Eb
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I have Emile Grimshaw's Plectrum Playing For Modern Banjoist's, which finishes off with a magnificent arrangement of Chopin's famous Nocturne in Eb, which I recorded and also made a video…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob MacKillop Oct 3, 2013.
Scores Page?
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Should we have a scores page? I've just added two big files to my Page here. Click my photo, and scroll down to see:1. Various tunes from Buckley, 18682. Baur's Banjoist's Budget, 1883If others…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob MacKillop Dec 6, 2011.
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Trapdoor2 replied to Rob MacKillop's discussion Just Passing Through"Hi Rob! Welcome back, if only for a moment.
Once you've owned a banjo, you become permanently infected...no cure. The best defense is a good offence though. Keep that Dallas under your bed and visit it regularly. The only cure I know of is to…"
Rob MacKillop replied to Rob MacKillop's discussion Just Passing Through"Thanks, David. Keep up your practice - there's no quick way, just put in the hours mindfully.
Cheers,
Rob"
david caron replied to Rob MacKillop's discussion Just Passing Through"Hello,
How unfortunate it is to hear that you no longer play the banjo. Your videos and website have been a steady source of inspiration and motivation for me.
Nevertheless, I still enjoy hearing you play a number of other instruments.
Hopefully…"
Rob MacKillop posted a discussionJust Passing Through
Hi banjo people. Someone used the mailing system here to ask me a question. In replying I had to sign in again. Now that I'm here I'd like to say hello to old friends and combatants ;-) So...Hello old friends and combatants!I'm impressed that the community here has kept this place going, doubtless due to the tireless work of Ianthereallystrangeman :-) Well done, Ian, it is a magnificent site, which has grown somewhat since I was last here. It really is a treasure of a place, and I hope when it…See More
Rob MacKillop replied to thereallyniceman's discussion There may be changes ahead on CB Ning."Good luck, Ian. I'm sure you'll be back soon, keeping us right! Take care."
Rob MacKillop commented on HardboiledRosie's video
Grimshaw exercises 1&2
"Mara, sorry to be late in commenting. I don't visit here often.
I actually preferred your first version, even though it might be described as idiosyncratic or "personal". To me it was fresh and interesting. I knew as soon as I…"
Patrick Garner commented on Rob MacKillop's video
Londonderry Air - Banjeaurine
"It's a beautifully played piece. Much emotion and a pleasure to hear, Rob."
Richard William Ineson commented on Rob MacKillop's videoLondonderry Air - Banjeaurine
"Just from memory, I think that there is a 'Harry Delmar' mentioned in the B.M.G. around the time of WW1."
Trapdoor2 commented on Rob MacKillop's videoLondonderry Air - Banjeaurine
"Nice schmaltzy waltz too...not difficult but has some odd syncopations that would catch me out (rests on the 2nd beat, sort of like a hiccup). I'll TAB it out later and send it to Ian."
Rob MacKillop commented on Rob MacKillop's videoLondonderry Air - Banjeaurine
"I think so too. In fact I "corrected" myself when writing the previous post. "
Trapdoor2 commented on Rob MacKillop's videoLondonderry Air - Banjeaurine
"A quick google search reveals that there was a "Bert H. Delmar" actively writing music in the UK around the 1900 period. Possibly the name was misspelt. I don't find any references to a music related "Delmer"...which appears…"
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 8:05 on December 2, 2011,
thereallyniceman said… After a wander in the banjo wilderness, it is good to see that you found your way home. Welcome back Rob, from all of us, I am sure!
- At 9:21 on December 2, 2011,
Sylvia said… Hi Rob, nice to see you back on classic.
- At 9:41 on December 2, 2011,
Mike Moss said… - Hi Rob! Your videos on YT were one of the things which inspired me to take up Classic Banjo. I'm very glad to see that such an exceptional musician is among us once again.
- At 12:06 on December 2, 2011, Rob MacKillop said…
Thank you all for the warm welcome. Looking forward to seeing what you are all up to.
- At 14:58 on December 2, 2011, Trapdoor2 said…
Aye, welcome back Rob. Glad to see you here!!
- At 15:24 on December 5, 2011, Sylvia said…
Hi Rob , thank you for the Buckley, the Baur looks good too. But must get some more ink before I start downloading that and your Mel Bay Book.
- At 16:23 on December 5, 2012,
Robert Dooley said… - Here in Minnesota we have four classic ban joists who would like to develop an ensemble similar to yours. We are searching for arrangements that would include a. piccolo part in addition. any information would be greatly appreciated.. a golfing friend of mine whose wife is an Edinburgh native enjoyed hearing your group and was surprised to hear that Scots were into that sort of thing. Robert
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