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O’Carolan on the 5 String Banjo- Fanny Power and Morgan Magan. Two great Irish tunes

By admin on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment

Here are two super O’Carolan tunes that we’ve just finished recording at ‘The Dugout’ Studios. Hope you like them. These are taken from the CD that acompanies my new book ‘O’Carolan For The 5 tring Banjo‘ available now directly from me (ron@hughes2510.freeserve.co.uk) 20 great tunes in easy to read tab with every tune played note [...]

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MUSIC. BEHIND. HELP. ASAP. THANKS!?

By admin on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | 2 Comments

1. Match the term/concept to the correct description relating to music.
A. acoustic amplifier for string instruments.
B. has the same open strings as a bass guitar.
C. very similar to a violin only somewhat larger with lower sounding strings.
D. raised lines of wood or plastic that run under and across the strings of a guitar, mandolin or [...]

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music help PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE?

By admin on Saturday, November 6th, 2010 | 1 Comment

1. Match the term/concept to the correct description relating to music.
A. acoustic amplifier for string instruments.
B. has the same open strings as a bass guitar.
C. very similar to a violin only somewhat larger with lower sounding strings.
D. raised lines of wood or plastic that run under and across the strings of a guitar, mandolin or [...]

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Music Appreciation HELP!!!?

By admin on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 | 3 Comments

A. raised lines of wood or plastic that run under and across the strings of a guitar, mandolin, or banjo
B. has the same open strings as a bass guitar
C. acoustic amplifier for strings instruments
D. can have forty-six strings and seven pedals
E. very similar to a violin only somewhat larger with lower sounding strings
1. Sound [...]

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Music Time Periods HELP!!!!!?

By admin on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 | 3 Comments

6. All string instruments are played with a bow.
* True
* False
7. Which string instrument is designed to be played in a seated position?
* Violin
* Viola
* Cello
* [...]

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Jon Eric Playing “Rebecca” FOR Butch Baldassari on 5-String Banjo

By admin on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 | 8 Comments

Written by: Herschel Sizemore A tribute to Butch Baldassari. Who passed away so suddenly. The Mandolin and entire music community, who his music has touched, will share in such a huge loss. Rest In Peace Butch! You will be so missed. ———————————————- Butch’s wife Lelia sent out the following final update: Although I can’t imagine [...]

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Pleaseeee!! Help Me With a Music Appreciation Assignment! Please Help!!! Easy 10 POINTS to the best Answer!!!!?

By admin on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 | 1 Comment

This is an assignment that I had to do for a class called Music Appreciation and I have alot of other work to do!! So if you could please try and help me with these questions you would be a big help!!! Plus I’ll give 10 POINTS to the best answer…so it’s very easy Points [...]

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Top 10 things to keep in your banjo case: banjo lesson

By admin on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 | 16 Comments

www.banjoexpert.com These are the top ten items to keep in your banjo case
5 String Banjo Resources

String Banjo Case | I Heart Content – Stringed Instruments
I’m excited about something « Life on Mars with a Banjo

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3 instruments from 1 converted guitar – 5-string banjo, bazoukey & 8-string tenor guitar

By admin on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 | 25 Comments

This very easy two-hour conversion, of a “garage-sale special” guitar, creates an instrument that simulates three seperate instruments, totally depending on how it’s tuned & how it’s played: 1) a 5-string banjo (actually 9-string —- being doubled) 2) an 8-string (four sets of doubled strings) tenor guitar. 3) a cittern, bazoukey or octave mandolin [...]

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How much difference is there between a 4 and 5 string Banjo and What do you advise please?

By admin on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Ok recently decided to start playing the Banjo and already play the Mandolin and was wondering about the differences between the two main types of Banjo and such.
Could you please if possible give advice??
Thanks anyway.

5 String Banjo Resources

Let’s Play Banjo-Tooie Part 45: Maytag Industries | ytlsf blog
Ultimate Beginner Bluegrass Mandolin Basics & Beyond | Buy [...]

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