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D chord advice.
Hi all, quick question, i seem to be struggling with the D chord, probably just a case of my finger dexterity kicking in,,,,,anyway, the way i've been playing it is like this... I've also seen it...
View ArticleThe key of D
At the jam I go to, a fair few tunes get played in D. While I am very comfortable playing in G (A, Bflat, B - anything with G shapes), when D gets thrown into the mix my inexperience is revealed I...
View ArticleHardshell Case for Enoch Tradesman
Hello, I've followed this site for awhile, but this is my first post. Ya'll seem like knowledgeable folk about all things banjo so I've come to seek your sage advice: Does anyone have any suggestions...
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TEFview for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch:
This is now available as a free app and works very well "TEFview for iOS is an app that allows you to view and play tablatures created in TablEdit Tablature Editor on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch"...
View ArticleAlabama Shakes
I may be late to the party, but a friend just turned me onto this band (its most certainly not banjo). Sort of like if Joe Cocker, Janice Joplin and Otis Redding had a love child, and boy can she...
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rare AC fairbanks senator #1 up for auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280834997182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1204
View ArticleRosenbaum's "Old Time Mountain Banjo" Book For Sale
Check out my ad in the classifieds (click on the $ sign above) for a very nice copy of Rosenbaum's 1968 classic book "Old Time Mountain Banjo".
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Could the Lone Ranger afford to shoot this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohy9gWz7kk&feature=related His bullets were cast from silver. These bullets cost $40 each. But, per pound, that's fairly cheap, considering how big they are.
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Simple Jazz Banjo?
I am interested in learning some simple jazz on 5 string in more or less Scruggs style, not so much Melodic. I have been working on Caravan, Over the Rainbow and When you're Smiling and enjoying the...
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A really fine busker!
Hi folks ... just thought I'd post a video by a friend of mine from Victoria. Dave Harris is really something to see. If you're ever in Victoria, go down to the sea wall just below the Princess hotel....
View Article[FF] Celery - How to Choose a Good Bunch
I would like to solve the mystery of picking a good bunch of celery. For me good is: not stringy, tender-but crunchy, sli sweet flavor. What's the secret? Brad
View ArticleTrain 45
Here is a some what slow performance of Train 45, someday I'll get it up to speed I hope. First part mostly tab, high break and rest my own arrangement. Thanks for listening. Terry
View ArticleConcerning the Fed's seizure at Gibson
Interesting article and interviews (both sides) from "Bluegrass Today" concerning the fed's raid on Gibson. http://bluegrasstoday.com/38166/gibson-raid-followup/
View ArticleHow Your Fingers Really Move (article)
Article in the New York Times that may require registration. All the fingers (and thumb) tend to work as a unit....
View ArticleWanta' Ride a Motorcycle On Ice?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdZAfzzomc0&feature=youtu.be
View ArticleBanjo stands questions?
I've just upgraded to a professional type (heavy) banjo. I was hanging my Goodtime Classic with a wall mounted neck hanger. I'm concerned that hanging my new banjo and putting all that strain on the...
View ArticleThey Took My Money, Now They Won't Help Me !!!
I ordered a workshop Video on Sunday Feb. 26 and ran into all kinds of problems downloading it. I sent an email both to Eric and to sales@banjohangout.com as this was the contact name given in case of...
View ArticleJust starting - need best tunes and good tutorials
Hi, I am sure there must be a thread on this somewhere, but I couldn't find it (please direct me if you know where it is!). Someone just gave me an old banjo, an Iida 226 from the 70s (Japan-made). It...
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