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Classic Banjo

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For banjo history and performance related to the Classic (not classical) banjo.

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From Jody Hughes on 2/12/2011 5:11:56 AM

What tunes is everyone working on?

I just finished up Tarantella and I'm working on another Van Eps piece as well.

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	banjotef says: 3/27/2011 3:19:03 PM I have the first edition of Earl Scruggs and the Five String Banjo. There are tabs to most of the classics. I want to start working on some of those, like Ground Speed, etc.
	gdoc says: 6/23/2011 12:38:44 AM I'm currently working in Gyspy Rondo... parts are easy, parts are a booger.
	Banjosnob says: 8/22/2011 4:52:40 PM Bach......
	RobWaller says: 5/6/2013 8:15:06 PM Thought I'd resurrect this thread/group. I'm working alot on the tunes in Chris Sand's Classic Banjo book. Namely Washington Post March, Nola, Tell Me Pretty Maiden, and Chopin waltz. Great stuff!
	Chris Stetson says: 7/30/2013 10:56:39 AM In the interest of re-resurrection, I'm working on beginner pieces from Stewart's Journal and G. L. Lansing's Instructor. Mina Schottische, Medley Vaudeville (duo with guitar), etc. I'm also working on tabbing all of them. I got into it because I play BMG era guitar and mandolin, and thought I ought to be completist. I'm really enjoying the banjo.
	Ancient says: 4/18/2014 7:53:49 AM I am really enjoying this exploration into the Classic style of banjo playing. It is a style that I find fun and rewarding. There is so much great music available. Right now, I am working on the "Kansas Jig" by Herbert J. Ellis. He wrote some great tunes!
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