Joel Hooks
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Modern Duplex Method For Banjo C Notation by William Kitchner

Here is yet another "tutor" in C notation.  This one is "transitional" and includes a section on pick playing. Of note is a (uncredited) version of Weston's Minor Jig.Link to free full download:https://archive.org/details/modern-duplex-method-for-banjo-c-notation-william-kitchner…See More
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Two Versions of "Popularity" by George M. Cohan

Here are two arrangements of "Popularity" by Cohan, a great piece in my opinion. The first is the "official" published version by F. A. Mills, the second a manuscript version by Fred Van Eps.  I find it interesting to compare the two. I am going to toss this in my "to work on" pile but I don't expect I will get to it before the rally (too much brushing up standards and working on accompaniment) but I plan on sort of combining the two (I recently did this with Bob Darch's 1966 hit "Calliope Rag"…See More
Sep 19
Jody Stecher replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Illustration, Parts of the Banjo on a CE BMG Diploma?
"  I wasn't doubting the veracity of your statement. I just meant I found it eccentric. I still do, possibly due to my presentist orientation. I actually prefer some of the British terms. Vellum and bezel have more charm than hide and…"
Sep 17
Joel Hooks replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Illustration, Parts of the Banjo on a CE BMG Diploma?
Sep 17
Jody Stecher replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Illustration, Parts of the Banjo on a CE BMG Diploma?
"Love of the banjo might be a reason. When I was 12 years old I used to draw pictures of banjos. Not as good as this one. Bracket can have several meanings. I don't see how a hook can be a wire. That seems eccentric. Maybe in the sense of…"
Sep 17
Joel Hooks replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Illustration, Parts of the Banjo on a CE BMG Diploma?
"Okay, what I meant was, thoughts on the reason this was drawn and who might be the artist? Also, when might it have been drawn? The diploma is from before Grimshaw left CE. I have no problem with the name designations as all are what is found in…"
Sep 17
Jody Stecher replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Illustration, Parts of the Banjo on a CE BMG Diploma?
"Thoughts 1) the arm rest is identified as a wrist rest. Most fingers, mine included, would be able to contact the strings only right at the bridge if my wrist was locked by resting it on this attachment.  2 the bracket hooks are identified as…"
Sep 17

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New Additions to my family.

I answered an add on craigslist listing "four old banjos- $150 each."



I called very early to leave a message and get my name in the mix. Well it's true that the early bird catches the worm, and he called me a couple of minutes later.



I met with him and this is what I got...



Stewart and Bauer "Monogram" Grade 2. At first sight it looked in remarkably good condition. A couple of days later when I had a chance to mess with it I noticed one issue.



I… Continue

Posted on December 25, 2009 at 1:45 — 2 Comments

My first real banjo lesson.

I finally had a formal music lesson, the first in my life (that I can recall). The best part is that it was with none other than Clarke Buehling.



We had exchanged info at the opening of the America Banjo Museum. He was in Ft Worth for Thanksgiving. So we got together, had lunch, then went to our "old west" town.



He is a true gentlemen.



Scales and accompaniment, along with discussion of historically informed performance was the agenda. He listened to where I was… Continue

Posted on December 6, 2009 at 20:45 — 1 Comment

Thoughts on Tremolo.

In this journey (obsession) of historic banjo playing, I have turned to reading all of the period literature on the subject that I could find. An observation I made is that it seems most banjoists had a version of "Home, Sweet Home with Tremolo." I had read the instructions for how to play it, listened to Ossman and Eps, but really did not give it much mind.



Then, from Trapdoor's recommendation, I bought Douglas Back's The Banjo Goes Highbrow (if you don't have this get it… Continue

Posted on April 12, 2009 at 17:36 — 16 Comments

Comment Wall (18 comments)

At 5:01 on January 2, 2009, Carl Anderton said…
Glad you joined, Joel. Great profile picture.
At 20:22 on February 14, 2009, Ray Jones said…
Many thanks for the info. I shall have a serious look at them, and give it some thought. The Patents were most helpful. We are never too old to learn a new trick or two. I wonder if there is a special design for a zither banjo.
At 22:05 on July 2, 2009, Ray Jones said…
At 22:29 on July 3, 2009, Ray Jones said…
Did you manage to print out the notation for Gay Gossoon that I sent yesterday? Ray
At 2:29 on July 4, 2009, Ray Jones said…
If you want the other banjo parts later, I have them. Ray
At 6:54 on August 20, 2009, Ray Jones said…
What is interesting is that the Appalachian Area was originally settled by migrants from, England, Ireland and Scotland! Did they bring the banjo over with them? So much for the Hillbillies.
At 7:36am on January 03, 2010, Clarke Buehling gave Joel Hooks a gift
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And a toast for a happy new year to you, sir. Clarke
At 12:42 on April 13, 2010, Peter LaBau said…
HI- thanks for the interest in the CD- I'm heading out of town for a family crisis, but will be back next week and will check back with you then about getting you the disc. Thanks again!- Peter
At 15:51 on April 21, 2010, Peter LaBau said…
Hey Marc- back again. Can't remember if I gave you an address to send the check for $15, that includes shipping.

Peter LaBau
2079 Hawkshill Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Thanks so much- hope all's well. - Peter
At 15:53 on April 21, 2010, Peter LaBau said…
Hey- Peter here again. So sorry, I'm mixing names up here- sorry for the gaff... Peter

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