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For 5 String Banjo Players based in the British Isles.

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From simesa on 3/25/2014 7:37:56 AM

I did introduce myself in the newby-learner group, but thought I should do the same here - and there might just be a higher UK:USA ratio in this group!

Just a quick introduction and a hello to everyone.

I live in the midlands - near Hinckley - which is Leicestershire (UK).

I'm a real newby to banjo - been learning (not playing) since November 2013 - on an Ozark Resonater banjo. Have just upgraded from the 2109RG to the 2142G - if that means anything to anyone!

Mostly been trying to learn things on my own - with a few books - so mostly practising chord changes, rolls and so on. Have tried frailing but can't seem to get it right at all - the thumb pick of the 5th string is either silent or deafening - and I can't seem to control it (yet), so I'm mostly picking (slowly) at the moment.

I've taught myself a version of Cripple Creek that I can play (sort of) OK and Tom Dooley that I play picking the melody with thumb around an alternating thumb roll. I'm quite proud of it - but it's rubbish really!

I've played the Tuba in a selection of brass bands since I was 9 - and the banjo is the first stringed instrument I've ever tried to play. Would be nice to meet up with any fellow learners if you're in the area - just to practise!

13 Comments
	the Twanger says: 3/25/2014 7:47:23 AM May I suggest that you look at a person on banjo hangout called Case Henry. She teaches the Murphy method where you learn to play by ear and monkey see monkey do. She does DVD's and they are very good. I believe she is doing offers 2 for etc. Look her up. I found this method very helpful. Good luck
	the Twanger says: 3/25/2014 7:48:54 AM Apologies it should say 2 for 1 for songs, licks etc
	simesa says: 3/25/2014 8:02:17 AM Thanks!
	BrightonMalc says: 3/25/2014 8:19:18 AM Good for you Simon and welcome to the hangout mate :-)
	simesa says: 3/25/2014 8:42:55 AM Hello Malc- we met a couple of weeks ago if you remember - I popped round and we chatted more about motorbikes than banjos :-)
	BrightonMalc says: 3/25/2014 10:37:51 AM Ah ! I thought so ! ...when I read tuba . It was the address that threw me , I thought you lived in Brighton . I really enjoyed our chat . All making sense now :-) .Hinckley , ...they make the new Triumphs there . I remember when the workers co op at Meriden...bla bla ...oil in the frame ...bla bla :-)
	simesa says: 3/25/2014 11:23:20 AM Only working in Brighton, until the end of this week (hopefully)
	RB-1 says: 3/27/2014 3:21:44 PM Played at the ACT in Hinckley twice. Not far from you is an experienced player, Guy on the Hangout. I know he does teach as well, he must be able to help you out.
	simesa says: 3/27/2014 3:33:43 PM Thanks for that - I'll keep my eye out on here for him.
	daveteague says: 3/28/2014 3:09:26 AM Pop along to our sessions at Tamworth - first and third Wednesday of the month. Bolehall Manor Club, Amington Rd, B77 3LH. Beginners most welcome!
	simesa says: 3/28/2014 3:11:53 AM That would be great - won't be for a few weeks - until I finish working here in Brighton - it's going on a couple of weeks longer than expected. But Tamworth is only about half an hour from me - so I'll be there soon.
	daveteague says: 3/28/2014 3:24:51 AM If you are on Face Book, search Tamworth Bluegrass and like the page. You'll then get updated with all that is happening in the area
	simesa says: 3/28/2014 3:26:41 AM OK - I gave up facebook about 4 years ago! Google+ only I'm afraid!
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