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Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special for sale
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Good condition, set up with nylon strings.  This one would make a nice player's instrument and I'd love to see it go to another classic banjoist. I'm located in the US, message me for details!…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Harris Jan 26.

Billy A. Griffin

Does anyone know who Billy A. Griffin was? He has some interesting solos in "Twelve Radio Favorites for Banjo" but I can't find any information about him.Continue

Started Sep 27, 2024

Patrol Comique
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Does anyone happen to have the Clifford Essex "As played by Vess Ossman" arrangement of "Patrol Comique"?The file in the music library seems to have a first page from an arrangement in G. The second…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Nov 22, 2023.

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Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"Thanks Joel! It's always great to seeing you at rallies"
Jun 22
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"Sorry, forgot to mention Ctrl+Shift while dragging and dropping"
Jun 21
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"Try adding the line to your score first and making sure the line is selected"
Jun 20
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"Hi Jody, glad to help. If you don't want the "VII" or any filler text, select a plain, straight line from the lines palette and use the "Properties" tab to modify it. Once the line is modified to your liking, you can drag…"
Jun 20
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"This is all I've needed so far"
Jun 20
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"No problem! There probably aren't too many people using MuseScore for classic banjo notation. For quick access, you can create a custom palette and then drag and drop any item you want into them by selecting the item and pressing Ctrl+Shift. I…"
Jun 20
Sam Harris replied to Jody Stecher's discussion New strings/ New transcription
"Have you tried using the 16th or 8th note "symbol" for 5th string flags in notation? I've found it to be less of a hassle than using a second voice, since MuseScore doesn't recognize it as an additional note."
Jun 20
Sam Harris commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
Apr 26
Sam Harris replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Le Banjo Gottschalk for Banjo
"Grimshaw was blues-aware enough to write "Banjo Blues."  "Moonlight Revels" starts in C and only goes to E for one section. Writing a typical classic banjo piece starting in E major would probably mean modulating to A major…"
Mar 19
Sam Harris replied to Austin 's discussion How many people actually play this style?
"Newgrass banjo players and 19th century banjo composers (that we mostly know through published sheet music) are very different groups. They approach the instrument differently. The type of banjos they play are different. It is apples to oranges. It…"
Mar 5
Sam Harris replied to IAN SALTER's discussion BANJO AUCTION
"I think the catalog is from after Weaver stopped building for CE. The "inferior" banjos are CE specials that look like Weavers, but aren't made by him. The text also seems to be hinting that the banjos Weaver made for Clifford…"
Feb 22
Sam Harris and IAN SALTER are now friends
Jan 26
Sam Harris replied to Sam Harris's discussion Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special for sale
"I'm currently asking $800 plus shipping. Please feel free to message me privately if you're interested."
Jan 26
Austin replied to Sam Harris's discussion Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special for sale
"How much are you asking for it?"
Jan 26
Sam Harris replied to Sam Harris's discussion Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special for sale
"I added a photo to the post, I'll take better pictures soon."
Jan 26
Austin replied to Sam Harris's discussion Clifford Essex Wood Hoop Special for sale
"What does it look like?"
Jan 25

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