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Changed the Strings on My Sister's Banjo Today . . . My sister decided to take up the banjo, and she's been getting along pretty well. She broke a string the other day, and asked me to change them. I figured it couldn't be that hard - just like a guitar...
Started by seagullplayer77 on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at harmony-central):
?...pe+Function%5D Q: When does a banjo sound its best?
A: When you have the strings off people, but whenever I have to restring a banjo or mandolin, I hook the string on at the tailpiece for six string steel, one for....
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I've been playing guitar for about 2.5 years now, and I just got a Banjo for my birthday. I'm pretty excited about it, but I was wondering, does it translate at all - Like the top 4 strings in the guitar equals all 4 strings on the bass guitar, is there...
Started by Hurley09 on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at guitarnoise):
I thought a 4 string was a ....
If you have a 5 string use G tuning..
Http://www.ezfolk.com/banjo/Tutorials sounded like a guitar picker that plays banjo.
Richards' Open G, but with the bass string tuned up two octaves.
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A REAL Banjo Thread! In memory of bluegrass banjo master Earl Scruggs 1924-2012. I'm dedicating this thread to my friends, Ductape, stihl sawing, DSS and Muffler Bearing because they're a lot of fun and they raised the subject over on "HOs." {edit: Thanks...
Started by anéqus on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at arboristsite):
He's a luthier, and yes, he plays the banjo started playing the banjo....
Ah might jes go on out and git me a set!
RIP, brother-years I go and visit my buddy and we have a beer together .
Hadn't had strings on it in years.
banjo.
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Originally Posted By: Derek Hines Today on Banjo trivia
q. what was the name of the little boy in movie "deliverance"?
Derek
Not sure Derek, but I think they now call him Uncle Dad.
Started by Tom Tracy on
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by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jpfolks):
A So that somebody....
Hey Tom
Q Why do banjo players have their name on their banjos.
This was used in a TV commercial for Toyota.
Largely as a result of its use in the movie, this in often associated .
And the banjo-playing country boy.
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And i tell you, this open back banjo stuff is neat as all get out. now i'm not into the bluegrass side of the banjo, this old time/clawhammer style of playing is really cool and very different-slower, more "organic". the instruments are too. you can get...
Started by darylcrisp on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at acousticguitarforum):
Anton I agree clawhammer banjo of banjo strings in a box somewhere (the ones on there now haven't been changed in half a decade great clawhammer....
Happy Frailing.
Totally gorgeous music.
On a nylon string gourd banjo.
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Banjo I've been eyeing this banjo at an auction gallery. Since I first looked at it, they have had strings put on it. It's a pretty cool little banjo. I'd like to own it, and see if I can pull some banjo music out of it. It seems to play ok, and sounds...
Started by herbie d on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at harmony-central):
Originally Posted....
That looks like a cool little vintage tenor Banjo however it needs a bridge and strings Member #002.
You realize that's a four-string plectrum banjo, right? Suit yourself, but I think I'd rather have Be Off.
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Just about to order one. Anyone on here play and can offer some advice on brands ?
Looking to spend under £ 200 on an open back 5 string.
Started by The Big Kahuna on
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by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at trickery):
Cause you're in denial Steve Martin eat your heart out! I'm only 46 with it too much you you'll ... .
Talk to Xerox about G Strings Quote know anything about banjo's.
Then is having one I can string with a low G and one with a high G.
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Just about to order one. Anyone on here play and can offer some advice on brands ?
Looking to spend under £ 200 on an open back 5 string.
Started by The Big Kahuna on
, 27 posts
by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at trickery):
Cause you're in denial Steve Martin eat your heart out! I'm only 46 with it too much you you'll ... .
Talk to Xerox about G Strings Quote know anything about banjo's.
Then is having one I can string with a low G and one with a high G.
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The following are two urls showing the Pipa being played. This is basically a four string lute with six ledges and 25 frets. Some of you may find the finger movements rather interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HcXAbHvs8Q
http://www.youtube.com...
Started by Himiko on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sigforum):
Here is a good example of Zhong Ruan playing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch.
I have a guzheng on the way, but it is an older one, with only 16 strings frets, but only four strings.
Md5Yutl2JnU That was nice.
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Games: Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Concept: A series tribute album. Specifically relating to how in basically all the games, it's always the bear and bird against the evil and resilient-as-a-cockroach (seriously) witch. ...
Started by Kirvee on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ocremix):
As for theme and content, you could either set strict guidelines (Specific genres, specific tracks), or you could leave it up to the artists who... .
That should give you most of the information you'll need .
Definitely take a look at the project guidelines.
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