Everyone's Blog Posts - Classic-Banjo2024-03-19T06:36:21Zhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noQuestions about a zyther/banjotag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2023-08-17:2667446:BlogPost:1971872023-08-17T16:06:40.000ZJaime rierahttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/Jaimeriera
Hi everyone, first a big THANK YOU to this website host for approving my request to becomd a member.<br />
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Recently, I bought this zyther/banjo from an estate sale. It is alleged to be from 1900. I do not know the maker and is in a desperate need of repair that I am willing to do. It previous owner did a bad job on it. I would love to share pictures of it before I took it apart and afterwards. <br />
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If anyone could help me to upload these picture I would deeply appreciated.
Hi everyone, first a big THANK YOU to this website host for approving my request to becomd a member.<br />
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Recently, I bought this zyther/banjo from an estate sale. It is alleged to be from 1900. I do not know the maker and is in a desperate need of repair that I am willing to do. It previous owner did a bad job on it. I would love to share pictures of it before I took it apart and afterwards. <br />
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If anyone could help me to upload these picture I would deeply appreciated.New bridge Reily Baker banjo 1890tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2023-06-24:2667446:BlogPost:1967692023-06-24T16:21:50.000ZCana Rochbellhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/CanaRocbell
<p>Really loved that old tiny bridge but it was producing a mute tone on the first string due to how wide the string slots were. Gap under the bridge, top wasn't level. Quite a few issues but it felt great. Action was perfect, string spacing perfect for me, height of bridge felt great too, even though its a fraction of the height of modern bridges. So I just bought a cheap two leg bridge, was farr too tall, so I cut the legs off to get it nearer the size I wanted. Sanded down the top with a…</p>
<p>Really loved that old tiny bridge but it was producing a mute tone on the first string due to how wide the string slots were. Gap under the bridge, top wasn't level. Quite a few issues but it felt great. Action was perfect, string spacing perfect for me, height of bridge felt great too, even though its a fraction of the height of modern bridges. So I just bought a cheap two leg bridge, was farr too tall, so I cut the legs off to get it nearer the size I wanted. Sanded down the top with a fretlevel until I could carve new string slots, sanded what was left of the legs down so it wasn't sharp. Gained a tiny tiny bit of height but it increased the volume and removed that unwanted muted tone from the first string.</p>
<p>have a listen to the new bridge here</p>
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<p>Using martin strings with a nylon 3rd string at the moment. Tried Clifford Essex regular zitherbanjo strings on this banjo and they sounded quite bad.So I went back to martin strings, but I left the 3rd string nylon from that clifford essex set for the moment to see how I like it.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12126231077?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12126231456?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Before trimming and after</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWUarJISjM&t=1230s" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWUarJISjM&t=1230s</a></p>
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<p>Hello - I just wanted to share a link to a tape I bought from Flea-bay (I've put them up on YouTube as separate videos for side A and B) - in typical nerd fashion I bought it for side B featuring Olly Oakley recordings that I hadn't heard before: (Tony, White Rose and Meddlesome Medleys). </p>Bill Evans plays 'Ballad No. 1' (Cammeyer)tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2023-02-11:2667446:BlogPost:1929312023-02-11T20:00:00.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
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<p>He has recorded this on his latest album: 'The Banjo in America'.</p>
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<p>He has recorded this on his latest album: 'The Banjo in America'.</p>The Wayne Adams Old Classic Banjo Collectiontag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2023-01-04:2667446:BlogPost:1925032023-01-04T18:58:19.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
<p>Many CB players will already be aware of this but this has recently been released on CD. I know many of these tunes are in the Original Recordings archive and elsewhere but it's good to see this being released. …</p>
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<p>Many CB players will already be aware of this but this has recently been released on CD. I know many of these tunes are in the Original Recordings archive and elsewhere but it's good to see this being released. </p>
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<p></p>Fred and George Van Eps: profiles in jazztag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2021-09-01:2667446:BlogPost:1870352021-09-01T17:19:59.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
<p>Fred and George Van Eps are featured in September issue of The Syncopated Times - it's well worth subscribing to The Syncopated Times if you are interested in early jazz and ragtime: <a href="https://syncopatedtimes.com/fred-and-george-van-eps-profiles-in-jazz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://syncopatedtimes.com/fred-and-george-van-eps-profiles-in-jazz/</a></p>
<p>Fred and George Van Eps are featured in September issue of The Syncopated Times - it's well worth subscribing to The Syncopated Times if you are interested in early jazz and ragtime: <a href="https://syncopatedtimes.com/fred-and-george-van-eps-profiles-in-jazz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://syncopatedtimes.com/fred-and-george-van-eps-profiles-in-jazz/</a></p>Olly Oakley plays Gallopadetag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2021-07-14:2667446:BlogPost:1858422021-07-14T07:22:26.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
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<p>Amazing skills - haven't heard this one before, I think this a Cammeyer tune.</p>
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<p>Amazing skills - haven't heard this one before, I think this a Cammeyer tune.</p>Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutortag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2021-07-11:2667446:BlogPost:1857032021-07-11T09:52:11.000ZJohn Kinghttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/JohnKing
<p>I am keen to find any recordings of the introductory exercises from Herbert J Ellis, that I heard my father play on his zither banjo, and attempted to learn myself. Unfortunately I don't know the names of these pieces.</p>
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<p>Also interested in purchasing a good quality zither banjo. I am in Stratford-upon-Avon</p>
<p>I am keen to find any recordings of the introductory exercises from Herbert J Ellis, that I heard my father play on his zither banjo, and attempted to learn myself. Unfortunately I don't know the names of these pieces.</p>
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<p>Also interested in purchasing a good quality zither banjo. I am in Stratford-upon-Avon</p>Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van epstag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-12-21:2667446:BlogPost:1661782020-12-21T18:00:00.000ZByron Thomashttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/ByronThomas
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<p>This is just one of my favorites of Fred Van Eps. Something about this song just speaks to me. Is there a score of his playing from this recording?</p>
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<p>This is just one of my favorites of Fred Van Eps. Something about this song just speaks to me. Is there a score of his playing from this recording?</p>7 String banjo sheet musictag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-12-14:2667446:BlogPost:1624842020-12-14T16:08:24.000ZByron Thomashttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/ByronThomas
<p>I've been playing around with a 7 string banjo for about 6 months now and I'm am now looking for some 7 string sheet music. I'm currently working through what is available for the scan of Ellis' Thorough School for the 6 or 7 String Banjo which is missing pages but is still a pretty solid Tutor. I already found posting with The Devil Still Pursues Her and Horace Weston's Grand March which are both great pieces if anyone ever wants to tackle them on the 7. Grand March is looking to be a…</p>
<p>I've been playing around with a 7 string banjo for about 6 months now and I'm am now looking for some 7 string sheet music. I'm currently working through what is available for the scan of Ellis' Thorough School for the 6 or 7 String Banjo which is missing pages but is still a pretty solid Tutor. I already found posting with The Devil Still Pursues Her and Horace Weston's Grand March which are both great pieces if anyone ever wants to tackle them on the 7. Grand March is looking to be a little demanding especially when I'm playing on a fretless but I love Weston's compositions. Anyways, any help in locating some pieces would be greatly appreciated.</p>SS Stewart on Ebaytag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-08-20:2667446:BlogPost:1454342020-08-20T18:40:58.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
<p>Nice SS Stewart Universal Favourite on Ebay Uk - scale length is just over 27 inches according to seller</p>
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<p>Nice SS Stewart Universal Favourite on Ebay Uk - scale length is just over 27 inches according to seller</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SS-Stewart-5-string-banjo-open-back/293698799388?hash=item4461d0071c:g:-08AAOSwfZVfPpsQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SS-Stewart-5-string-banjo-open-back/293698799388?hash=item4461d0071c:g:-08AAOSwfZVfPpsQ</a></p>Ragging the Scale - Van Eps Banjo Orchestratag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-07-13:2667446:BlogPost:1442342020-07-13T16:00:00.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
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<p>A different version of Ragging the Scale than the one in the Original Recordings library marked as Van Eps Banjo Orchestra. I wonder who the other musicians were - sounds like plectrum or tenor banjo.</p>
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<p>A different version of Ragging the Scale than the one in the Original Recordings library marked as Van Eps Banjo Orchestra. I wonder who the other musicians were - sounds like plectrum or tenor banjo.</p>Film release in all US from today!!tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-07-09:2667446:BlogPost:1440782020-07-09T22:03:26.000ZSatoshi Harahttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/SamuraiBanjo
<p><span>Hello everyone</span><br></br><br></br><span>I Introduce the movie.</span><br></br><span>Starting today in the United States</span><br></br><br></br><span>Trailer:scene I play the banjo</span><br></br><a href="https://twitter.com/lilzombiesmovie/status/1281030556281712640?s=21" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/lilzombiesmovie/status/1281030556281712640?s=21</a><br></br><br></br><span>in the New York Times:…</span><br></br></p>
<p><span>Hello everyone</span><br/><br/><span>I Introduce the movie.</span><br/><span>Starting today in the United States</span><br/><br/><span>Trailer:scene I play the banjo</span><br/><a href="https://twitter.com/lilzombiesmovie/status/1281030556281712640?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/lilzombiesmovie/status/1281030556281712640?s=21</a><br/><br/><span>in the New York Times:</span><br/><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/movies/we-are-little-zombies-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/movies/we-are-little-zombies-review.html</a><br/><br/><span>Sundance Film Festival's</span> <br/><span>World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Originality winning</span><br/><span>film.</span><br/><span>Director Makoto Nagahisa</span><br/><span>"We are little zombies"</span><br/><br/><span>#WeAreLittleZombies</span><br/><br/><span>best regard</span><br/><span>Satoshi</span></p>Frank Fairfieldtag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-07-04:2667446:BlogPost:1441452020-07-04T13:30:00.000Zcarrie horganhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/carriehorgan
<p>Frank Fairfield on banjo. Wowzers. </p>
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<p>Frank Fairfield on banjo. Wowzers. </p>
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<p>Just thought I'd share this on a youtube site 'Old Time Central'. He plays: Lone Star Quickstep, Hot Foot Ike cakewalk and a twisty tune I'm not familiar with, The Hartford Jig. </p>
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<p>Just thought I'd share this on a youtube site 'Old Time Central'. He plays: Lone Star Quickstep, Hot Foot Ike cakewalk and a twisty tune I'm not familiar with, The Hartford Jig. </p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225222084?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225222084?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225226897?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225226897?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> I'm in the market for a banjo with at least 24 or 25 frets. I've noticed fretboards extensions are usually only on professional instruments, with a few exceptions, which makes a lot of sense somewhat. I find if I had an…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225222084?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225222084?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225226897?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/5225226897?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>I'm in the market for a banjo with at least 24 or 25 frets. I've noticed fretboards extensions are usually only on professional instruments, with a few exceptions, which makes a lot of sense somewhat. I find if I had an instrument that could reach a high E flat I would have all the range necessary to play most of the tunes I've come across in the keys they were written. Well I know it is common for banjoist to change keys to suit their instrument Fred Van Eps is my inspiration and so far it seems he only does this when absolutely necessary. Yes, certain Keys sing better, but the mindset, "We are MUSICIANS! Capo and endless retuning are superfluous" has been very inspirational and liberating. Thinking about getting a Brass Band banjo until something comes along I can't live without. If anybody knows where Princess Starlight's banjo is let me know</p>Clifford Essex Cup Winners 1994, Pat Doyle, Mike Redman, Me and Alf Brimbletag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-04-20:2667446:BlogPost:1427182020-04-20T13:00:52.000ZRichard William Inesonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/RichardWilliamIneson351
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4470610297?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4470610297?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>Me accompanying Jody Stecher playing 'Cupid's Arrow' at Backwell some years agotag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-04-20:2667446:BlogPost:1427152020-04-20T12:38:20.000ZRichard William Inesonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/RichardWilliamIneson351
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<p> Hi everyone. I am sorry if this isnt the right place to say sad news, but I dont know how else to let everybody who knew Brian, that he sadly died on Wednesday.</p>
<p>A big man with a big heart, so kind, generous and thoughtful I know he will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.</p>
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<p> Best wishes to you all at this very difficult time </p>
<p> Sincerely Jill…</p>
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<p> Hi everyone. I am sorry if this isnt the right place to say sad news, but I dont know how else to let everybody who knew Brian, that he sadly died on Wednesday.</p>
<p>A big man with a big heart, so kind, generous and thoughtful I know he will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.</p>
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<p> Best wishes to you all at this very difficult time </p>
<p> Sincerely Jill Friendship</p>Brian Dingleytag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-04-10:2667446:BlogPost:1426682020-04-10T20:00:00.000ZJill Friendshiphttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/JillFriendship
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<p> It is with great sadness I have to report that Brian Dingley passed away on Wednesday. </p>
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<p> A big man with a big heart he will be remembered for his talent, his generosity, and his enthusiasm for everything to do with the banjo.</p>
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<p> It is with great sadness I have to report that Brian Dingley passed away on Wednesday. </p>
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<p> A big man with a big heart he will be remembered for his talent, his generosity, and his enthusiasm for everything to do with the banjo.</p>BMG Magazine collection for saletag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-02-11:2667446:BlogPost:1417272020-02-11T14:18:47.000ZKeith Wilsonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/KeithWilson
<p>I have sorted out my BMG collection and have a huge number of duplicates for sale.As follows,</p>
<p>1925 - 1929 x 48 (2 missing)</p>
<p>1930 - 1939 x 116 (4 missing)</p>
<p>1940 - 1949 x 108 (12 missing)</p>
<p>1950 - 1959 x 120</p>
<p>1960 - 1969 x 120</p>
<p>1970 - 1976 x 76</p>
<p>Please contact me for more details,</p>
<p>Keith Wilson</p>
<p>I have sorted out my BMG collection and have a huge number of duplicates for sale.As follows,</p>
<p>1925 - 1929 x 48 (2 missing)</p>
<p>1930 - 1939 x 116 (4 missing)</p>
<p>1940 - 1949 x 108 (12 missing)</p>
<p>1950 - 1959 x 120</p>
<p>1960 - 1969 x 120</p>
<p>1970 - 1976 x 76</p>
<p>Please contact me for more details,</p>
<p>Keith Wilson</p>Banjo auctiontag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-01-23:2667446:BlogPost:1417582020-01-23T11:32:06.000ZDavid Staceyhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/DavidStacey
<p>Following the sad death of Derek Hall (Kendall) just before Christmas, six top of the range classical banjos that I built for him will be coming up for auction soon. If probate goes through the likely date will be 9th March and the auctioneers are <a href="http://www.1818auctioneers.co.uk">www.1818auctioneers.co.uk</a> at Crooklands near Kendall. I can provide photos and info re the instruments if you would like to email me at staceybanjos@hotmail.com. Typical examples are Whyte Laydie…</p>
<p>Following the sad death of Derek Hall (Kendall) just before Christmas, six top of the range classical banjos that I built for him will be coming up for auction soon. If probate goes through the likely date will be 9th March and the auctioneers are <a href="http://www.1818auctioneers.co.uk">www.1818auctioneers.co.uk</a> at Crooklands near Kendall. I can provide photos and info re the instruments if you would like to email me at staceybanjos@hotmail.com. Typical examples are Whyte Laydie and Tubaphone repro necks with carved heels and hi spec inlays on original '20s rims, all set up with nylon strings for classical fingerstyle. Dave.</p>1880s A Tilley banjo valuetag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2020-01-09:2667446:BlogPost:1408292020-01-09T00:46:22.000Zsteve leuschnerhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/steveleuschner
<p>Would anyone have an idea of a half decent A tilley 5 strings value . One for sale here in Canada for 350 canadian. it had the first five frets replaced with a brass plate otherwise not bad. thinking it may be a good player for classic. </p>
<p>Would anyone have an idea of a half decent A tilley 5 strings value . One for sale here in Canada for 350 canadian. it had the first five frets replaced with a brass plate otherwise not bad. thinking it may be a good player for classic. </p>Guage 20 Nylon Stringstag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2019-12-31:2667446:BlogPost:1406892019-12-31T23:38:47.000ZDaniel PEARCEhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/DanielPearce
Hi! Can anybody help please? I have trawled the internet for guage 20 nylon strings and can't find ANY! Nylon strings are hard to find and Andy banjo used to sell singles but no guage 20s anymore. Where have they gone? .... as part of a set or on their own they seem the best to me for 1st and 5th string Classic playing, so any help would be great!
Hi! Can anybody help please? I have trawled the internet for guage 20 nylon strings and can't find ANY! Nylon strings are hard to find and Andy banjo used to sell singles but no guage 20s anymore. Where have they gone? .... as part of a set or on their own they seem the best to me for 1st and 5th string Classic playing, so any help would be great!Nut Materialtag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2019-11-19:2667446:BlogPost:1401032019-11-19T11:30:32.000ZAndrew 'blind boy' Butlerhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/AndrewblindboyButler
I need to change the nut on my Clifford Essex Professional. It currently has an ebony one but I'm not happy with the string spacing.<br />
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Would you replace with ebony or bone or perhaps something else?
I need to change the nut on my Clifford Essex Professional. It currently has an ebony one but I'm not happy with the string spacing.<br />
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Would you replace with ebony or bone or perhaps something else?Crémona__ 2019tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2019-09-29:2667446:BlogPost:1394212019-09-29T16:30:04.000Zmarc dalmassohttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/marcdalmasso
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921116?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a>Just back from Crémona where we played , as usual , Classic Banjo on the bluegrass external stage . The sound engineer love us ' cause there are only 2 mikes , ...LOL…<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921035?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921035?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921116?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>Just back from Crémona where we played , as usual , Classic Banjo on the bluegrass external stage . The sound engineer love us ' cause there are only 2 mikes , ...LOL<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921035?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921035?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921116?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3634921116?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a></p>Clifford Essex Professional or Weavertag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2019-06-14:2667446:BlogPost:1381412019-06-14T18:54:12.000ZAndrew 'blind boy' Butlerhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/AndrewblindboyButler
Just wondering if anyone has An Essex Professional or a Weaver they'd like to sell.<br />
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Cheers.
Just wondering if anyone has An Essex Professional or a Weaver they'd like to sell.<br />
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Cheers.Getting startedtag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-11-15:2667446:BlogPost:1329512018-11-15T18:39:14.000ZPaul Painterhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/PaulPainter
<p>Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.</p>
<p>I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than…</p>
<p>Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.</p>
<p>I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than I ever expected for this instrument.</p>
<p>I started to see some tab charts for classical like Bach ECT. I come to you folks that know so much more than I about some way to start to play the Classic Style of music...maybe with easy tab but with the right kind of music to get my voyage started with this....regards Paul</p>
<p>If you want to hear my piano playing go to Paul Painter Jazz on YouTube</p>
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<p></p>Getting startedtag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-11-15:2667446:BlogPost:1330532018-11-15T18:39:13.000ZPaul Painterhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/PaulPainter
<p>Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.</p>
<p>I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than…</p>
<p>Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.</p>
<p>I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than I ever expected for this instrument.</p>
<p>I started to see some tab charts for classical like Bach ECT. I come to you folks that know so much more than I about some way to start to play the Classic Style of music...maybe with easy tab but with the right kind of music to get my voyage started with this....regards Paul</p>
<p>If you want to hear my piano playing go to Paul Painter Jazz on YouTube</p>
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<p>some news from Remi & me ; we ' ll be in Cremona at the end of the month ; It 's a bluegrass festival but Rémi like that</p>
<p>he hadviews on my old Ibanez 'banjo for some times ; i used to buy for him a fretless U-bass , a Flatiron F mando and a D40 Guild guitar ; he play all these but ………….</p>
<p>we will play 30 mn of CB ' tunes in Cremona ; only 30 mn because there are several bluegrass & folks</p>
<p>bands from Italy mainly . we are the lonely CB band…</p>
<p>some news from Remi & me ; we ' ll be in Cremona at the end of the month ; It 's a bluegrass festival but Rémi like that</p>
<p>he hadviews on my old Ibanez 'banjo for some times ; i used to buy for him a fretless U-bass , a Flatiron F mando and a D40 Guild guitar ; he play all these but ………….</p>
<p>we will play 30 mn of CB ' tunes in Cremona ; only 30 mn because there are several bluegrass & folks</p>
<p>bands from Italy mainly . we are the lonely CB band ……………...</p>
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<p> the tunes will be / Skeleton dance / Hop Scotch /battle hymn of the republic /Banjo oddity /Blaze away /ragtime episode</p>
<p>Concert march / Titina /</p>
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