Pretty Polly -- Please tell me what you think
I've been practicing index lead 2-finger playing really hard lately. I never seemed to be able to get the hang of it, always missing the requisite string with my index finger. But I love the sound of...
View ArticleTwo-finger picking
Can anybody out there recommend a good book on two-finger (or "fanger," as they say in S. Georgia) picking? Something that covers the basic picking patterns and some songs in tab. Any ideas? If you...
View ArticlePlaying style - *newbie question alert*
Hello. I was watching this video of a guy playing 'Shady Grove' on a Deering Vega Old Tyme Wonder (which looks like a nice banjo btw, thinking of getting one). Maybe I wasn't paying attention close...
View ArticleRight hand shape question
I'm a beginner (~1 month of playing) at clawhammer - I'm right-handed, and I strike the strings with my middle finger, and instead of holding my right hand in the typical "claw" shape with all my...
View ArticleDwight Diller:anyone take lessons from him?
just found info on him lately and i love how he sounds when he plays-been reading everything on his website tonite-would love to take lessons if he still offers them....
View ArticleUncle Dave Macon Tablature Book
Hey there Uncle Dave enthusiasts! I just wanted to let you all know that I have put together a tab book of about 50 of Uncle Dave's most popular songs (with the help of some friends). Long story...
View Articlehelp with a "riley baugus" lick...
trying to figure out what baugus does (and i've heard it used by cockerham and creed) in his version of pretty polly (heard in numerous tunes but this may be the easiest to point out what i'm having...
View ArticleBanjo Sticks
You've probably seen fiddlesticks. But here's a cool variant: http://youtu.be/N-NxfoP6GcU Ever tried it?
View Articleclueless about fretless? why do this
i can only assume its for an advanced player who might be bored with fretted instruments and wants to add some new spark??? were fretless banjos prevalent in the past? is there a tonal or playing...
View ArticleAudience clapping out of rhythm
I've run into this problem the last few weeks: I'm playing at an open mic, the audience starts clapping (good thing, means they're into it), but it feels like they're clapping out of rhythm (bad...
View ArticlePlastic Thimble Finger Picks
Hi, I'm a new member here and hope to contribute to this forum! Check out this easy to make and extremely useful idea for both banjo and guitar players!...
View ArticleSOTW 2/24/12: Tri Martolod
Happy Fat Tuesday! Please forgive my early posting. International travel for the next 5 days will keep me away from my computer. *** “Tri Martolod”—Traditional Breton Folk Song This song comes to us...
View Articlemeet my teacher
have been blessed in finding an excellent teacher about an hour from me, Mr Edwin Lacy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J35lCS0rITY first lesson friday, excited to say the least. In talking with Ed on...
View Articleso i'm thinking a flush fret might be my second banjo?
i know this is nuts sounding, but as a raw beginner, having just acquired a used Ramsey(that is an awesome banjo btw), i've been thinking of adding one more. was thinking light weight with a different...
View ArticleThe problem with the name "Old-Time"...
is that everyone thinks they know what you are talking about, but most don't really. I am having a hard time explaining what kind of music I play and listen to most of the time without a two minute...
View ArticleWhere (besides Elderly) can I get a 3/4" Bill Morris bridge?
Anyone know where other than Elderly you can purchase a 3/4, slotted Bill Morris Minstrel Bridge? They are backordered at Elderly with no date as to when they will be in. I've got the 5/8" but need...
View ArticleSarasota Folk Festival
Just wondering if anyone has attended the Sarasota Folk Festival before and if there had been any banjo workshops there before. Also does anyone have any insight into the old time music scene in...
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