shoulder strap question
I have seen photos/vids of several noted pickers; Mr Scruggs for instance, playing (rt handed) with banjos just slung over the right shoulder, rather than behind the back and over the left shoulder....
View ArticleJD Crowe Fills
I am learning some JD Crowe Bluegrass Album songs and JD does these really great fills. Does anyone know where I can find JD Crowe fills? I can figure out songs on guitar, mandolin or fiddle where you...
View Articlenylon strings ..medium or light
Hi I'm a new owner of a tack head fretless banjo with nylon strings and was wondering is there a big difference between med & light strings ......ei volume , treble & bass ? any comments...
View ArticleA good learning book or DVD ?
Can anyone recommend a good book and DVD for a beginner to learn clawhammer. I've been learning bluegrass for 4 months and am gonna change direction as its what I should have started with. I've got...
View ArticlePoints/$ available to "likes"
I may be fun to experiment with a point/$ system, related to the likes a person gets, that allows you to purchase different parts or even a brand new banjo, all virtual of course. You could have a...
View ArticleWhy I'm learning
Because I want to be able to sit round with a group friends when out camping and canoeing and add something to the party. My goal is to be able to play for a few hours, involving the group and having a...
View ArticleStrings for a 5-string Baritone Banjo?
Howdy boys, This is my First post here, and I don't want it to be the last. Thanks firstly for having me on! I got a Baritone Banjo needing a set of strings here. Yup, pretty sure she's a baritone and...
View ArticleMasters Final Round !!!
Anyone watching it ? I can hardly stand the suspense. Wow, a double Eagle, fist time ever at the masters , and I was putting the ham in the oven for my wife. Thanks honey........ Thank god for...
View ArticleSmile of the Day
Tired of constantly being broke & stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary,...
View ArticleBridges by Tim Purcell
Over the years I have used a variety of bridges and there are many fine makers out there that focus on building quality bridges. Recently a BHO thread mentioned Tim Purcell and the impact his bridges...
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just another reason to dispense with tabs
I admit that I Have become reliant on tablature and I'm working to get away from depending on tabs to learn new songs. Unfortunately, I'm just not there yet. Today, I was trying to find part of the...
View ArticleJulianne Johnson , From Germany
Hi Out there in Banjo land . Just posted the first video form my Oldtime band "Ol Potatoes" from Germany. Hope you like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6kmkiMrfs&feature=youtu.be nigel
View ArticleSweet Milk and Peaches, Josie-O, L and N Rag
Hi, This is my first post on here so I hope it's ok to request three at once. Just some tunes I've been wanting to learn for a while but haven't had any luck finding. Tom
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My banjo doesn't sound good
I have a Huber Lexington and I play it at home so most of the time I play it lightly and it sounds good to my ear. Recently though, I took a Pete Wernick Jam Class and I was playing it harder and was...
View ArticleToora Loora
My wife grew up with this Irish lullaby, and would a like a simple 3 finger style tab. Want to learn it with my 9 & 5 year old to sing for her grandpa. Thanks!
View ArticleZero Glide
Has anyone installed the new zero glide nut, and if so what do you think. I bought one and haven't installed it yet and wanted to get some feedback and advice before doing so
View ArticleDoes Anyone have these lyrics?
Does anyone have the lyrics to the song "Ring the Bell", by the Gibson Brothers? I'd really like to have a copy if you do.
View ArticleWhew! Banjos were sure to be next!
The city of Vancouver briefly outlawed bagpipe busking......and then changed their minds and legalized it again....
View ArticleGreat Big Yam Potatoes Old-Time Music Gathering & Fiddle Contest
If y'all are in or near the Natchez, MS area on Saturday, May 19th, the Great Big Yam Potatoes Music Gathering is happening at Historic Jefferson College in Washington, MS. Great performances by some...
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