Favorite/Easiest Tunes In Dan Levenson's Clwhammer from Scratch Book
After a few months away from banjo I picked up last month where I left off in Dan's Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch book. I've familiarized myself wth three of the tunes (Spotted Pony, Angeline Baker,...
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Hi all,Could anyone explain the difference between drop thumb and double thumb playing, or are they the same?Thanks Banjomandave.
View ArticleContest Suggestion: Pete Seeger
EricWhat do you think about a Pete Seeger contest to honor all he did to promote the 5 string?
View ArticleHi from Scotland :)
Hi all. New member here from Scotland but I have been lurking for a few months soaking up the wealth of info. Purchased my first banjo 2 weeks ago. It is an Ozark 2109G. I know there are many better...
View ArticleTuning my Pisgah Fretless up to "A"
I spoke to Patrick from Pisgah....he said "tune-it-up" that's what most folks do around where he lives ( Patrick lives in western North Carolina ) I have one quick question for you guys: "Tuning the...
View ArticleCumberland Gap
Hello, I'm sure the answer is already on bho somewhere but I was wondering if someone could tell me what tuning this version of Cumberland gap is in.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJPciRv1WF4Thanks in...
View ArticleNeeding direction and advice
Good evening all, My name is Dalton and I just signed up for this forum today. I am in need of some guidance from some of the veteran old time players... I'll try to not drag on, but here's my story I...
View ArticleLearn to Jam/Play by Ear (FL & PA Workshops!
Still room...Whether you play banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar or any traditional instrument, you will benefit greatly from these to workshops! In the first workshop you will learn how to play by ear,...
View ArticleFiguring out banjo tunings
Hi everyone Even though I have played clawhammer banjo for about ten years, I have mainly used some of the common tunings, or played tunes where I know what the special tuning is. So I have actually...
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TOTW (OT) 1/31/14: Look Down That Lonesome Road
Greetings everyone--Happy Chinese New Year!I had many grandiose plans for this week's tune, but I had a wrench thrown into my plans:Don't shake hands with table saws, friends. Luckily (very, very...
View Articlef#DADD tuning in everyday use
I really like the sound of f#DADD tuning for D tunes. The lower tuned 5th string has a much more pleasing sound to my ears (and when I play two finger thumb lead, the droning first string sounds nice...
View ArticleFrosty Morn
I love this version of Frosty Morn and I really like the looks of Noel Booths banjos too.The sound clip is about half way down the page. Apparently it's not Noel but his partner...
View ArticleAny books and/or cds of Irish/Celtic music for CH?
I'd like to know if there are any. I'm sure there may be one or two, but not sure...edit: I know a couple of tunes that I've learned by ear, but I'd like to see if I can find more sources.
View Articlelyrics for Hills of Mexico
Elizabeth LaPrelle does a great rendition of Hills of Mexico but I can't find the lyrics she is singing anywhere. Can anyone help?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAwKeNUdQng
View ArticleIndex or middle finger?
Hello,This topic has probably been covered over and over so forgive me for raising it again. Can some one explain why the middle finger is used in old time frailing?I have thought about it and think...
View ArticleKey of G On a fretless
I have thought about getting a prust fretless. Can you tune it up to G, I know a few songs in Am and C/d, but I cannot play by ear well and don't want to recompose all my songs? Can you tune a...
View ArticleChris Coole to instruct this April in S. California!
Howdy banjophiles! Now in its fourth year, the Julian Family "Fiddle" Camp offers stellar instruction not only in fiddle, but old-time banjo, flatpick guitar, mandolin, upright bass and Appalachian...
View ArticleQuestion on strings
Hello,I've recently got my Deering goodtime banjo, I'm quite happy with it but the pitch changes dramatically depending on the amount of pressure applied while fretting, this is particulary noticeable...
View Articledogs on a leash
A friend of mine has been playing old time banjo for a couple of years now. we attended a contest this past fall(banjo/fiddle) and has been introduced to a few different circles of musicians, and...
View ArticlePopping Drop Thumb
I looked for videos of banjoists popping strings while using a dropped thumb. I like the sound and especially while executing a pull off on the same string.
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