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Devil-May-Care (Olly Oakley)
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I have been enjoying listening to the Olly Oakley collection 'Banjo, Burlesque and Bolero'. On the zitherbanjo.org.uk site there is mention of a tune he composed called 'Devil-May-Care' but,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Dec 12, 2017.
Outdoor banjo
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I keep hearing that skin-head banjos (and also nylon strings) are weather sensitive. I haven't noticed this living in a temperate English climate but I wonder if playing outdoors in Autumnal weather…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Oct 19, 2016.
New Century Zither!
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Nice eye-candy but, ouch, I would expect gold leaf and diamond encrusted inlay at that price!…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Oct 2, 2016.
Parlour Songs
I came across this website today and thought I would share the link: http://www.parlorsongs.ac/It's has interesting historical info about…Continue
Started Jul 30, 2016
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carrie horgan commented on Richard William Ineson's blog post A very rare tenor banjo for sale on Ebaycarrie horgan replied to German David Patarroyo's discussion 120th Anniversary of S.S. Stewart´s death"Hello German, I look forward to hearing your SS Stewart recital. I also like your idea of a banjo orchestra via the internet. It would be fun if the instruments were SS Stewart banjos - I can contribute an SS Stewart banjeaurine! …"
carrie horgan commented on German David Patarroyo's video
A banjo recital (2018)
"Hey German, great to see you back! A lovely start to Sunday morning listening to your playing. An interesting selection of tunes: I had forgotten how much I like Reckless Rufus. The waltz by Carulli is also very pretty."
carrie horgan replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Vintage Ernest Shackleton 1914 Banjo on EBAY UK ?????????"Actually, I did report this one to Ebay - this has backfired as now I am getting 'PRICE LOWERED - be quick!' emails whenever the price is lowered! Not - quite - tempted. "
carrie horgan replied to david caron's discussion Rag Tag, AJ Weidt"I noticed that a member had posted music scores for AJ Weidt on the Free Scores site - you can download midi so that you can hear a computerised version of the Rag Tag score. Here is the…"
carrie horgan replied to Cynthia Richardson's discussion Learning to Read Sheet Music"I think the first book is available in both A and C but the other books are in A notation. However, there is a lot of individual pieces in C notation on this site. I think he had the knack of creating catchy melodies and so his…"
carrie horgan replied to Cynthia Richardson's discussion Learning to Read Sheet Music"I'm also interested - I love AJ Weidt - however, I think the books are in A notation rather than C (apart from the first one)? "
carrie horgan replied to david caron's discussion Advice : What should I be looking for in a banjo?"Okay, so it's best to get a plain bridge (rather than an ebony capped one). Look for something like this: http://cliffordessex.net/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=271
You also need a tailpiece designed for nylon strings. You…"
carrie horgan replied to david caron's discussion Advice : What should I be looking for in a banjo?"I think you will be fine with the Goodtime - Deering make good banjos; they have really nice necks! You'll just need to convert it for nylon strings and you can see how you go with learning classic-style without a heavy investment. …"
carrie horgan replied to david caron's discussion Advice : What should I be looking for in a banjo?"The tackhead wouldn't be my first choice as the action may be high. You really want a fully-fretted, full-scale 5string banjo. You could look at a used Deering goodtime and replace the tailpiece with a no-knot/tie-on tailpiece and a…"
carrie horgan commented on Joel Hooks's video
Hot Frets by Frank Lawes
"Brilliant - it takes proper dedication to learn something like that - and the CE sounds great. "
Jody Stecher replied to carrie horgan's discussion Devil-May-Care (Olly Oakley)"Marc, I think "Oakleighesque" is worthy of the final round of a spelling bee. "
Trapdoor2 replied to carrie horgan's discussion Devil-May-Care (Olly Oakley)"Gaiety School sounds pretty neat...and very "Oakleighesque" ;-)
From Ian's list, I would like to hear Pidoux play "King Cotton March"...a favorite here in the land o' cotton."
carrie horgan replied to carrie horgan's discussion Devil-May-Care (Olly Oakley)"Thanks Richard. That would make sense.
The actual recording that I found is this one entitled 'Gaiety School'. The composer isn't named unfortunately: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBCVusIn9b0"
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Hello again...and some playlists
I have been a way for a while - I got distracted trying to learn some AJ Weidt pieces on the tenor banjo - but I now have the itch to start playing the 5-string banjo again.
I thought I'd share some Playlists I created on YouTube for Sunday listening/watching: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb6ujCgXt0SQrmdTyZ3WOJqLe2h2HxeYJ
Here is another one which is more ragtime…
ContinuePosted on November 5, 2017 at 9:00
The Bell Chimes
A pretty little tune - this is the Herbert J Ellis version (but with the Dobson intro). Hope you like this one, Ian (our resident Bell Ringer)
https://soundcloud.com/banjopickingal-1/the-bell-chimes
Edit by Ian:
I have added a Music player for Carrie's recording.
Very nice indeed Carrie, and a nice sounding banjo too. You sound better than my Handbell Ringing Team…
ContinuePosted on November 1, 2014 at 15:00 — 8 Comments
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 19:03 on February 5, 2014,
Alan Sims said… hI Carrie , I realized after I asked you ,but that would be great . my email is jazzman3@btinternet.com
- At 11:33 on February 6, 2014, Alan Sims said…
Thank you Carrie. I have put it in my learning folder.Have you tried zither banjo schottische .The tab is in library under David Wade nice tune and not to hard to play .
- At 19:56 on March 10, 2015,
Keith Wilson said… - Hello Carrie, Just watched your video, playing "The Jubillee".
Your playing sounds very tasteful on my old Stewart Banjeurine,
I recently sold it to Kevin @ Findajo !
Regards-Keith
- At 18:45 on November 8, 2017, IAN SALTER said…
Hi Carrie,
I have really enjoyed playing stroke style from the Briggs' book on my tackhead but I'm finding the classic style much more satisfying, even at this very early stage. I'm taking it very slowly, working from 'Ellis's Thorough School' and as I'm retired, I have plenty of time to practice. I really do appreciate your offer of help.
If you, or any fellow players live near me and might fancy meeting up occasionally, please message me. I live near Eastbourne, East Sussex. I also travel to Oxfordshire every couple of weeks for a camping weekend so I could make a brief detour.
Best wishes, Ian.
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