Classic Banjo

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

52 Members, Created 1/27/2011 -

Administrators: Rob MacKillop (owner)

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And what about these folks?

Hi all, I have had a lot of fun thanks to the banjo tutorials that I have been using all these months. However I wasn´t be able to find information about the authors of these... Read More
From Carpentier 13 years ago
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Tunes

What tunes is everyone working on? I just finished up Tarantella and I'm working on another Van Eps piece as well.
From Jody Hughes 15 years ago
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What shall Classic banjo content be?

Nice to see a Classic banjo group started. I'll be interested in what direction the group members want to take this. I don't play classic banjo, but I do have an interest in the... Read More
From rudy 15 years ago
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Photo

The photo for the group is the tuning pegs of a Cole banjorine.
From Rob MacKillop 15 years ago
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Blog Entry: How does one know when to retire? Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: About learning.
	Music for a Found Harmonium Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: This quirky tune from the Penquin Cafe Orchestra has found its way into mainstream Irish and Celtic music as a reel. I've put it back to its original keys, and it can be capoed up two or four frets.
Photo: (untitled) Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: This much-celebrated-ethnic-folky tune from the Penquin Cafe Orchestra has found its way into mainstream Irish and Celtic music as a reel.
	Johnny Has Gone to France (1st Variation) Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: Similar to my earlier setting, here I include intervallic variation (both parts) and rhythmic variation, incorporating a string of triplets in the B part.
	Johnny Has Gone to France Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: This is a lovely reel that I find works beautifully in between 'The Man of the House' and 'The Cameronian', here presented in Celtic fingerstyle.
	Greenfields of America Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: This tune, here in Celtic fingerstyle, was famously recorded (1927) with The Swallowtail's Reel by Sligo fiddling legend Michael Coleman.
Tablature: Maple Leaf Rag Linked by Dan Knowles 13 years ago
Tablature: Circus Parade Linked by trapdoor2 14 years ago
	Galop de Concert Linked by kevinwholmes 15 years ago
	You and a Canoe for Classic Fingerstyle Banjo Linked by trapdoor2 15 years ago