As a very sad frailer,, Im thinking about building a CBG w/ similiar tuning to a banjo so, I need your brains here to help me if you will.
Ok, If banjo tuning is 1 5 1 3 5 If I made a 4 string could I use D A F# A using the D as the drone, and still kinda keep the same feel? Would only having the 5th once totally mess things up?
thanks for you help
Steve
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Just a thought, but I would consider setting it up as a banjo with out the 5th string. That way you can practice the same chords and fingering as a 5 string on a strummable (Is that a word?) instrument.
I cant say how it might effect you switching back and forth or trying to learn conventional 5 string however.
I love bluegrass style picking, and my brain sees the rolls and patterns, but my fingers simply refuse to alternate like that. So I am trying to learn clawhammer/frailing style myself.
I just thought. I can play some claw on my uke w/ GCEA tuning , since it is tuned re-entrant ,, I may just go w/ that. and then as you say it would still be strummable
Mark Bliss said:
Just a thought, but I would consider setting it up as a banjo with out the 5th string. That way you can practice the same chords and fingering as a 5 string on a strummable (Is that a word?) instrument.
I cant say how it might effect you switching back and forth or trying to learn conventional 5 string however.
I love bluegrass style picking, and my brain sees the rolls and patterns, but my fingers simply refuse to alternate like that. So I am trying to learn clawhammer/frailing style myself.
There are so many options. I play banjo too. I thought this would make an interesting tuning (drone 1) 531 / gDbg. You still have a triad on the treble side, but inverted and a first tone drone. Having just a 131 for the treble will work too, but it doesn't really allow for easy chord creation. See this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJ7xxxHTPU
Although, in the key of D, it is still all applicable because the intervals are the same 531. I hope this helps. Enjoy, Keni Lee
Yikes! It is way too early. LOL The reference to the video is incorret. It contains a 513 interval. This would work too. String and tune (Drone 1) 513 / gDgb. My first reference (Drone 1)531 / gDbg would work too. The treble interval is like open D tuning (DADf#ad) or 4 string (D drone) f#ad / (Drone 1) 315
Like I said, so many options. Basically using a major chord triad on the treble side, in my opinion might make the instrument easier to play from an arrangment stand point. Considering it is just a matter of changing strings. Experimenting is no big deal. Enjoy.
I like the looks of that banjo. and the strap, too any more pics of her?
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