Banjo Information
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Banjo Information (index_banjo.shtml) | Updated: 21-Jul-2008 - 11:25
Here's a little information on the Banjo
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The modern banjo comes in a variety of different forms, including four- (plectrum and tenor banjos) and five-string versions. A six-string version, tuned and played similar to a guitar is gaining popularity. In almost all of its forms the banjo's playing is characterised by a fast strumming or arpeggiated right hand, although there are many different playing styles. Although the banjo is most commonly associated with country or bluegrass music, the instrument has enjoyed inclusion in a wide variety of musical genres, not the least of which is up-and-coming pop crossover music. Historically, the banjo occupied a central place in African American traditional music as well as in the minstrel shows of the 19th century. WidipediA link | |
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A Guide to Banjo Chords
Covering basic banjo chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the banjo fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part “jazz” chords and more...
Manufactures
Listings and links to Banjo manufactures, luthiers and custom builders around the world
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(from the Bean Sprout web site ) Finally a Banjo Ukulele that is ready for the 21st century! Bean Sprout banjo ukuleles are loud and bright but with a woody depth. Just what you need to cut through the band and get the volume you need, while producing the pleasing sound that you want!
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Deering Banjo Company
3733 Kenora Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977-1829
Phone: (619)464-8252
Toll Free: (800)845-7791
Fax: (619)464-0833
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Sullivan Banjo Company
7006 Trade Port Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
CITY, STATE ZIP
Toll Free: 1-800-635-2021
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After almost 30 years of supplying the finest banjo parts available for builders, manufacturers and home craftsmen worldwide, the decision was made to attempt to create a banjo which would be unsurpassed in quality, beauty, and have the much sought after sound found in many of the early banjos. Clarity and power with a strong booming bass was the goal. Real value in a quality instrument was also a prime consideration.
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Links
A collection of misc links and information
- Jim Bottorff's Banjo Page (link ) -
A great collection of songs with chords, lyrics and MIDI.
Tuning for the following common banjo tunings: Plectrum Banjo: CGBD, 5-String Banjo: gDGBD, Tenor Banjo: CGDA Banjo with Guitar Tuning: DGBE, Guitar: EADGBE Ukulele: GCEA, Mandolin: GDAE, Bass: EADG
Banjo Books
Banjo instruction books available at SheetMusicPluc.com
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101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke By Larry McCabe. For Guitar (Flatpicking & Fingerpicking). Songbook. McCabe's 101 Series. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (99476) |
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Fretboard Roadmaps - 5-String Banjo The Essential Patterns That All the Pros Know and Use. By Fred Sokolow. Guitar. Softcover with CD. With notes and tablature. Size 9x12 inches. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (695358) |
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Complete Tenor Banjo Method By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Complete. All Styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 104 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93236) |
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Complete Guide to Learning the Irish Tenor Banjo By Gerry O'Connor. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Walton. Celtic/Irish. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8.25x11.63. 64 pages. Published by Walton's Mfg., Ltd. (98046WW) |
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You Can Teach Yourself Banjo By Janet Davis. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 116 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (94429) |
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Tenor Banjo Chord Encyclopedia By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Chord book. Encyclopedia. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93327) |
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Tenor Banjo Melody Chord Playing System By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. All Styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.5x11. 116 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93629) |
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Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 1 - Book/CD Written by Mac Robertson. Instructional book and examples CD for 5 string banjo. With banjo tablature, chord names, lyrics, banjo chord diagrams, instructional text and introductory text. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.695101) |
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Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 2 Written by Mac Robertson, Robbie Clement, Will Schmid. Instructional book for banjo. With vocal melody (in banjo tablature), lyrics, banjo tablature and instructional text. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard Corporation. (HL.699502) |
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Arthur Smith: Duelling Banjos Composed by Arthur Smith. Guitar/banjo single for guitar and 5-string banjo. From the motion picture "Deliverance". With standard notation, guitar tablature, banjo tablature, chord names and strum and pick patterns. G Major. 11 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.GS2001) |
First Lessons Tenor Banjo By Joe Carr. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. First Lessons. Accoustic Music. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (21011BCD) |
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The Banjo Player's Songbook Edited by Tim Jumper. Banjo songbook (spiral bound) for 5 string banjo. With banjo tablature, lyrics, chord names, chord charts, instructional text, strum and pick patterns and introductory text. 288 pages. Published by Oak Publications. (MS.OK64709) |
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5-String Banjo Chord Chart Compiled by Ron Middlebrook. Chord chart for 5-string banjo. With chord names and banjo chord diagrams. 3 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (HL.74) |
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Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo (Revised and Enhanced Edition) Written by Earl Scruggs. Instructional book and accompaniment CD for 5-string banjo. With introductory text. Series: Hal Leonard Banjo. 200 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.695765) |
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Ragtime, Blues & Jazz for Banjo By Fred Sokolow. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Jazz & Blues. Level: Intermediate. Book. Size 8.5x11. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93936) |
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Banjo Chords By Mel Bay. For Banjo (5 String & Plectrum). Chord book. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93267) |
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Fun With the Tenor Banjo By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Fun With. Folk. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (93260) |
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The Art of the Mountain Banjo By Art Rosenbaum. For Banjo (5-String). Transcribed solos. Fantasy. Old Time. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.5x11. 96 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (96711BCD) |
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Featured Books
Ukulele Chords
NEW This small (1/2 size) chord book is a great little book to carry with you. Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played.
A Guide to Ukulele Strums & Rhythmic Patterns
This book is designed as a guide to ukulele (pronounced “oo-koo-lele”) strums. From rock and waltz strums to reggae and broken chord strums.
A Guide to Ukulele Chords
This book is designed as a guide to ukulele (pronounced “oo-koo-lele”) chords. Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part “jazz” chords and more...
Ukulele For Guitar Players
Ukulele for Guitar Players is a guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar played to the ukulele.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
Covers the key of C major and C minor, including a detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and the chord substutitions.
Exploring "Jazz" Chords on Ukulele
Exploring "Jazz" Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, The Advanced Guide to Ukelele Chords Series is your answer. Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords Volume I provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords this provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Harmonic Analysis For Scale Selection And Chord Substitution
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
Ukulele - Reading Music Series
Reading Music in Open Position, Single Note Studies- Primer. Reading music is not as hard as one might think. It may be new and unfamiliar to you but is not hard when you have a proper plan of attack.
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