Why did the Fuzzies play out of tune?
Don't get me wrong - the Fuzzy Mountain String Band is about my favorite listening. It's just that playing along is a pain because they aren't at concert pitch. Was there a reason for this? A. Newby
View ArticlePersonalising tunes
I feel like I've been playing long enough to have a good technical grasp of the instrument, as well as a sizable repertoire of tunes I've learned. The next step for me is playing tunes in my own style...
View ArticleEnglish built fretless mountain banjo
Well I just took delivery of a UK built fretless mountain banjo made by Leon Ballard of Suffolk UK. I found it on Ebay and it is absolutely beautiful. Attached is a YouTube clip of the instrument...
View ArticleCapo
I watched Zepp's video on youtube, where he plays "Sandy Boys" at a slow pace. I noticed he puts a capo at the second fret, to bring GDGBD up to A. But he doesn't appear to have a capo or spike for...
View Articleclawhammer versus 3 finger picking?
Which style is the easiest to learn, clawhammer or bluegrass 3 finger picking? If I have an open back 5 string would either style be about the same, according to my ability and preference?
View ArticleTunes in double C/ double D
I'm looking for some more tunes in the key of double C, Seems I've tired of the handful of tunes that I've been playing to death and I'd like to move on to some new material. I'm open to anybody's...
View Articletuning?
which tuning is best to learn. Open G of course, but is Dubble C or C tuning best. Sawmill tuning sounds good in my opinion. The thing is that when I sit and write the usual notes to ch tab and the...
View ArticleDave and David
Oh, that I could play like Uncle Dave or David ( Stringbean) Akeman, I'd think I'd died and gone to Heaven.
View ArticleA question for teachers
So my question of the day is..... Besides teaching your students how to play songs, is there anything else you have them work on to make them a better banjo player, if so, what would that be?
View ArticleBanjo Methods for self training
I'm sure there must be many threads about this topic, but still... The thing is that as many other BHO members, I'm trying to learn clawhammer by myself (getting a teacher is not an option where I...
View ArticleExtemporaneous?
Inspired by the HBO "Personalization" thread, I'd like to ask this: do experienced extemporaneous licks as they're playing? I'm often overwhelmed with the temptation to do it, but more often than not...
View Articleright hand placement?
Hope this hasnt been asked too many times. I have noticed while watching youtube that many people hold their right hand in differant places, in the middle of the head, on the neck, toward the bridge....
View Articlethe blues
Hi everyone check this video out , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2ZYO0mkChA best banjo playing for quiet a while
View ArticleSpike a Nylgut?
Is it advisable to run a nylgut string under a railroad spike? I know they are susceptible to sharp edges, and wondered if the spike was asking for trouble.
View Articlelet us hear how to make a tune your own
anyone up for letting us " hear " how they personalize a tune ? it might be of help to those of us struggling to find our own sound. i m at a point where if i learn a tune off another banjo...
View ArticleWhat type of tailpiece is on a Goodtime
I've searched the internet and haven't been able to find a generic name for the type of tailpiece found on Goodtime. Would it be accurate to call it a standard banjo tailpiece? -Bryce
View Articlewow, check out these two songs on a Reiter Special
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zEpBhS5hk4 such a different sound he has d
View ArticleDrop D tuning?
I want to learn a song that is tuned to drop D tuning for the guitar. What would that be for the banjo?
View ArticleCathy Fink in Lansing, MI
Friends- Marcy and I have a concert at the 10 Pound Fiddle on Friday, March 2 (8pm) and I am giving a beginner/intermediate banjo workshop at Elderly Instruments on Saturday, March 3 (2-4pm). Plenty...
View ArticleTune Development Hangout Workshop
Okay! Here is your chance to see it up close and personal. Posted! http://www.banjohangout.org/lessons/workshops/ We'll break a couple down and build em back. Play Nice, Dan www.Clawdan.com
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