Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course

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Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course

Time: June 12, 2026 at 6pm to June 14, 2026 at 4pm
Location: Higham Hall, Lake District
Street: Bassenthwaite Lake
City/Town: Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH
Website or Map: http://https:highamhall.com
Phone: 01768 776276
Event Type: weekend, banjo, course
Organized By: Sandra Woodruff sandrawoodruff1947@gmail.com
Latest Activity: on Thursday

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Event Description

This course is part of the BMG Federation Summer School Weekend and is open to all abilities, from beginners with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument as well as more experienced players of any banjo, as long as the instrument is played with the fingers (rather than picks or plectrum). Basic notation and chord reading will be required; help can be provided with different reading abilities. We’ll use standard notation and chord symbols; music will have different difficulty levels. We will concentrate on improving confidence, technique, rhythm and tone. There will be opportunities to share challenges and discuss how to deal with them, and where we can explore our approach to practice, learning and playing. Ensemble playing and accompaniment will be covered to encourage engagement with different musical styles, other instruments and musical formats. Music will be provided, but students are welcome to bring along pieces they can already play or that they’re currently working on. 

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Comment by Sandra Woodruff on January 19, 2026 at 13:51

I forgot to say that the course will be tutored by Danielle Saxon Reeves

Comment by Russ Chandler on Wednesday

I know its a long way for folks but I'd really encourage people to come to this is they can.

Danielle is a great teacher whatever level you play at and it's the only place in Europe where you can spend a whole weekend doing classic banjo with other people.

It's really good fun, very fulfilling and the people and the venue are great.

If we don't use it we're gonna loose it, and that would be a dreadful shame.

Comment by Sandra Woodruff on Thursday

Well said Russ, thanks for your support over many years. I hope we see some more new faces this year.

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