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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	Banjos!! Linked by Satoshi Hara 7 years ago
Tablature: Jan Olov's Dream (two finger style) Linked by abarten 8 years ago
Blog Entry: Traditional Irish and Celtic Tunes in the Public Domain Linked by Tom Hanway 9 years ago: Irish and Celtic Tunes for 5-String Banjo Materials by Tom Hanway
Tablature: All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos) 4th Variation Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: In memory of Bill Keith, here is a lovely Welsh air in Celtic fingerstyle that can be played as a Christmas tune.
Blog Entry: What is the 'Celtic' in Folk Music Culture? Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: Today, use of either English or French symbolises social and material success while use of a living Celtic language symbolises powerlessness, backwardness or clannishness.
Tablature: Mason's Apron, The Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: This Celtic fingerstyle version (G) is based on Micho Russell's (Co. Clare) tin whistle version in F. It has a unique lilt to it and can be played with other tunes.
Tablature: Music for a Found Harmonium (PCO standard version) Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: Here's a snapshot standard arrangement that matches my tab of the same tune based on the original Penguin Cafe Orchestra version.
	The Maid Behind the Bar (standard) Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: Notice the style of ornamentation for the traditional reel in D major.
Tablature: Rickett's Hornpipe Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: This is for Bill Keith (RIP), my hero, friend and mentor. Here is a legato arrangement in Celtic Fingerstyle (G tuning, no capo).
	20 O'Carolan Irish Classics for 5-String Banjo and All Instruments Linked by Tom Hanway 11 years ago: Each tune is played twice through on the recording, which is an optional download that matches the transcriptions note for note and chord for chord. I recommend getting the recording as well.