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Matthew Borczon replied to Gary Davis's discussion Banjo Blues Tab in the group Banjo Players Unite!"Hi Gary, I play a simple clawhammer style on a 3 stringed banjo that seems to work for me. http://jerusalemmules.bandcamp.com/album/jerusalem-mules-lofi-and-lowdown?permalink you can listen to it here if you like. I base all my chords on the…"
Gary Davis replied to Gary Davis's discussion Banjo Blues Tab in the group Banjo Players Unite!"Hello Rand,
Thank you for responding. I am learning the clawhammer style and working on solid technique. Listening to Taj Mahal's "Maestro". I like the melody in his song "Slowdrag". Also trying to mimic Otis…"
Gary Davis replied to Gary Davis's discussion Banjo Blues Tab in the group Banjo Players Unite!"Hello Mark, Thank you for the reply. I'll follow through with your suggestions, I'm sure they will be helpful. Learning clawhammer style. Joined the Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers mainly because of the opportunities to jam with others. Fiddles…"
Rand Moore replied to Gary Davis's discussion Banjo Blues Tab in the group Banjo Players Unite!"Hi Gary,
I'm pretty sure if you are into banjo blues, then "claw-hammer" (aka "frailing") is the picking style for you. What few blues players I recall seeing in the movies/videos all used claw-hammer.
The best tip I've…"
Gary Davis added a discussion to the group Banjo Players Unite!
Banjo Blues Tab
I enjoy banjo blues and swampy thump and twang. Looking for a blues jamming CD with published lyrics and banjo tablature. I pretty much stay in open G tuning on my five string, confusing different finger positions. Trying to learn how to walk bass notes between chords. As a beginning player, tablature pushes me up the neck. Any banjo blues players out there? I'd appreciate some instructional direction. GarySee More
Gary Davis commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!"I'm constructing a 5-string banjo with plans to stretch a tanned 14" goat hide of medium thickness across a drum head. How much tension do you place on a wet hide when stretching across a drum head? Unless otherwise advised, I will tighten…"
Gary Davis commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!"I'd label myself a novice banjo player still learning chords and accurate timing. My strongest weakness is listening to banjo blues, streaming KRVM.org's "Breakfast With The Blues". I'd like to improve my playing skills to…"
Gary Davis joined Shane's group
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We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around.I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!See More
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Folk Harp
"We have eight rescued geese that would love to cuddle your harp under their wing. Lovely and thoughtful design."
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Browsing for cigar box banjo construction.
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- At 1:45am on October 14, 2011,
MBliss said… Hi Gary,
I read your introduction and came to your page to make sure you had seen the group "Banjo players unite" but I see you are already a member!
Make sure to check out the collection of resources for learning to play banjo there. I add or change material from time to time in an attempt to make it as useful as possible.
Good luck and welcome!
Mark
- At 3:13pm on October 7, 2011,
Gene Jaimez said… Gary, I thank you.
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