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Why, yes. Yes there is. https://store.dustystrings.com/c-2317-banjo.aspx They make some darned fine Celtic style harps and hammer dulcimers, too.
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I love that video. Who knew Kermit plays left-hand. And the one of the bride playing banjo leading her wedding party in Foggy Mountain Breakdown. https://youtu.be/P1E3DIdbnxE
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Any thoughts? https://seattle.craigslist.org...njos/7287164912.html Or any other tempting tidbits? https://seattle.craigslist.org...purveyor-input=owner
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Mrs pj just informed me that her mom played banjo and might still have one. I’m not about to hop on a plane to Boise if she offers it to me. But she is thinking about coming here in a month or so to help her sister move. Hmmmmmm.
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https://portland.craigslist.or...anjo/7291432970.html if it is in good condition. A new one or similar. There is a Gold Tone for $300 that would be good if in good condition. There are some good ones at $2k+ But free from mother-in-law is hard to beat. Clubs seem to be enclaves of 4 string players.This one has some 5 string players I think. Seattle Banjo Club
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If you want to play in costume you could retire to Philly. A lot of saxophones in what was a 4 string banjo bunch before. Some banjos at 2:00
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Hmmmm... looks nice, but Portland is a bit of a trek (for now). Thanks, tho. BTW, my brother plays in the Portland Mandolin Orchestra.
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You are welcome. I like the sounds of mandolin orchestras. That might be fun. I think the one in Denver has faded away.
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I would too! I didn't know they were a thing. I've always liked Emmylou Harris doing "If you were a Bluebird" with mandolins in the background. Those are mandolins, right? I also like the sound of the piano she used. OTOH, I'd listen to her read the phone directory, so there is that. YouTube video
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Here's another YouTube video you might like. I have never heard of Ashley Campbell but there are a couple of things I noticed in the video: 1. She's playing a 5 string banjo but never uses the fifth string. In fact, I've only seen hot pickers use it. I don't know if the tuning on the other four strings is the same as a four string banjo or not. 2. Her style is one that looks fairly simple - simple enough that I may try it. 3. The banjo sounds terrific - more mellow than I am used to hearing. I can't make out the brand. Is this perhaps a closed-back banjo? 4. About the guitars. The guy on the right is playing without a capo, and it looks like he's playing in C. C is an easy key to play in - easy access to things like minors, only one bar chord, - but it's too high for a lot of people. The big guy on the left is using a trick I learned at a bluegrass festival two years ago. I was trying to keep up in all sorts of different keys, but a lot of them have associated chords I never use and I'd get lost. I was instructed to use a capo and play everything like it was in the key of G - "God's own key". The lead guy insisted using the capo was only to get the high, clear sound, (and indeed if the song is being played in C this is probably true for this song) but I was later told that capos are routinely used to make a song easier to play in keys that are tough on a guitar. Poncho and Lefty
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1. Four string banjos are tuned in fifths, i.e. CGDA or GDAE. Of the many five string tunings, G is the most popular- gDGBD. The g being the fifth string. 2. Hope you try it. I think that is called three finger style, but not sure. 3. She seems to be playing gently. There is a resonator closing the back. The circle of it is larger than that of the top, which makes that resonator easier to spot. Maybe I should learn to play more gently.  I usually play open back with socks or a hand towel in the back to mute it a bit. Still learning clawhammer style.
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“Who taught you to play the balalaika?” “Nobody taught her!” “Ah, then it’s a gift.” One of the best closing lines in a movie ever. | |||
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After five hours, any ending would have been welcome.
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I'm sorry, but this thread brought this song to mind: Austin Lounge Lizards Big Al
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 Thank you, Big Al Banjo Players in Heaven When my time on this earth is over, if I should fly To that sweet home of angels up above To all my earthly pleasures, I will bid good-bye But I'll miss that gospel bluegrass that I love So gather round and raise your blessed voices And enjoy that gospel bluegrass, while you live It's hard to find a banjo player up in heaven There's some things even Jesus won't forgive There's glorious swells, harps and bells awaiting In heaven I'll hear Gabriel's trumpet blow But I'm reassured to know that Satan Has lots of work for banjo players down below So gather round and raise your pleasant voices And play that gospel bluegrass, while you live It's hard to find a banjo player up in heaven There's some things even Jesus won't forgive There's some things even Jesus won't forgive
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