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Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)
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https://daily.jstor.org/the-nineteenth-century-banjo/ I just submitted a comment to the editorial staff; I would invite you to do…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ethan Schwartz Dec 5, 2023.

Alternate tunings?
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I did a search and not much came up. I am curious how many examples in the classic banjo repertoire there are of scordatura AKA alternate open-string tunings. To date, I don't recall having come…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Mar 4, 2023.

Unusual banjo depiction
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 Somewhat off-topic, but some here may be interested in a highly unusual banjo depiction. This is the Bangsal Mandalasa, a structure located within the palace of Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Built in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Feb 7, 2023.

Recent classic banjo recordings?
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Hi all, I'm trying to compile a more-or-less exhaustive list of published classic banjo recordings from within the last 30 or so years. Re-releases or compilations including classic banjo tracks are…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Trapdoor2 Mar 6, 2022.

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Ethan Schwartz replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)
"Of course, there's no problem with writing an article on women and the banjo, whether from a feminist perspective or otherwise. But the takeaway from this particular article (if we can step into the shoes of the average reader who knows nothing…"
Dec 5, 2023
nick stephens replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)
"I read it as an article about "women" and the banjo not, about classic style banjo, it is what it is, a feminist article.Since most oft cited classic style players were men I can see no particular reason for them or the classic style to be…"
Dec 4, 2023
Steve Harrison replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)
"The writers seem to guilty of a bit of 'over think' and having their own agenda..Steve."
Dec 4, 2023
Joel Hooks replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)
"This article relies heavily on Lynn and Conway.  That is what you get.  They could have focused on class in explaining that the truth was the working class was the driving factor in banjo popularity.  I believe this is a pseudo fluff…"
Dec 4, 2023
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Recent article on classic banjo (that doesn't mention classic banjo)

https://daily.jstor.org/the-nineteenth-century-banjo/ I just submitted a comment to the editorial staff; I would invite you to do the same. Unfortunately, there is a 500 character limit, so you'd better focus on 1-2 points. I said something to the effect of, "It's unfortunate that you traded the opportunity to give an informative overview of classic banjo in exchange for rehashing points by Linn and Hamessley about gender and…See More
Dec 4, 2023
Ethan Schwartz replied to Richard William Ineson's discussion Tony Liddington's book about pierrot troupes has been published, prices vary so shop around
"I'm interested in reading it, but $24 to RENT the e-book version? Who exactly is Routledge trying to prevent from reading this? I'll wait a few months and see if the situation is any different. "
Jul 3, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
Ethan Schwartz replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Important and Interesting Thesis on Banjo History
"Quite right! But on the other hand, sometimes that process of (re)compartmentalization lets us to see things differently, leading to new insights. One of the things I make a point of doing is defining classic banjo as both a historical phenomenon…"
May 26, 2023
Ethan Schwartz replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Important and Interesting Thesis on Banjo History
"Re: nostalgia, I would assume that it's a driving force behind ANY sort of revival. But when it comes to something like old-time music, especially today, my sense is that it's less about nostalgia for "the good old days" (which,…"
May 26, 2023
Ethan Schwartz replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Important and Interesting Thesis on Banjo History
"Hi all, thank you for your words of encouragement as well as criticism. When I have more time, I can address any specific issues/questions raised here. Writing this thesis was no easy task, and if I could go back and repeat the process, there…"
May 23, 2023
Ethan Schwartz commented on Rob MacKillop's video
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"I just noticed that the definition I posted is taken from the same Wikipedia article. Well, I still like it regardless."
May 4, 2023
Ethan Schwartz commented on Rob MacKillop's video
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"Jody,So BB played PB in a DB but they never played LR?  Could be. How do we know this?We don't, but it's an reasonable assumption. Lazy Rhythm, at least in it's published form, is simply not a dance tune. You could make it…"
May 4, 2023
Ethan Schwartz commented on Rob MacKillop's video
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" Jody,If Bert Bassettt's plectrum banjo music was played in the context of a dance band in what way is it "parlor music"?But it wasn't ever played in that context, as far as I can gather. It was published (re-published?) as…"
May 4, 2023
Ethan Schwartz commented on Rob MacKillop's video
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"Rob, I would consider turn-of-the-century plectrum playing on 5-string to be a special/extended technique within the broader performance context of classic banjo. For a time, fingerstyle remained the default technique against which plectrum playing…"
May 3, 2023
Ethan Schwartz commented on Rob MacKillop's video
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"I'm a bit late to the discussion here, but as far as defining what is and isn't classic banjo, I'm mostly with Jody on this one. Classic banjo is -- or should be, at least in my opinion -- defined by its performance context; that is,…"
May 3, 2023
Jody Stecher replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Alternate tunings?
"Oh!  For Dixieland and CGDA tuning I prefer all metal.  And in general I think tenor banjos sound better at CGDA than at GDAE.  Somehow they always do. So I tried a different kind of strings for Irish tuning and sure enough it helped.…"
Mar 4, 2023

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