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"Scott-- yes.  I started playing from A notation exclusively.  I was not until I was…"

Joel Hooks replied Jan 3, 2017 to Tuning for Anthony Street Reel

 20 Jan 4, 2017
Reply by Banjo Hound

"There were a few patents for such things in the mid 1890s and post 1900.  I seem to…"

Joel Hooks replied Jan 2, 2017 to Compensated bridges

 4 Jan 3, 2017
Reply by Scott Danneker

"I am a little unclear about your question.  Playing scales are the basis of playing…"

Joel Hooks replied Dec 31, 2016 to Tuning for Anthony Street Reel

 20 Jan 4, 2017
Reply by Banjo Hound

"All it would take is 5 minutes when you start each practice session.  Run through th…"

Joel Hooks replied Dec 31, 2016 to Tuning for Anthony Street Reel

 20 Jan 4, 2017
Reply by Banjo Hound

"Hi Rick,  I recommend learning notation-- it is easy!   There should be a "sticky" o…"

Joel Hooks replied Dec 29, 2016 to Tuning for Anthony Street Reel

 20 Jan 4, 2017
Reply by Banjo Hound

"No, I'm not saying that.  The point I am trying to make is that a man, in 1901, is t…"

Joel Hooks replied Jul 21, 2016 to Early banjo finger style description

 7 Jul 21, 2016
Reply by Trapdoor2

"Hi Richard, I've not read that book.  I have been told by reputable people (and show…"

Joel Hooks replied Jul 21, 2016 to Early banjo finger style description

 7 Jul 21, 2016
Reply by Trapdoor2

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Joel Hooks replied Mar 20, 2016 to Need Help Identifying this Instrument

 21 Mar 24, 2016
Reply by John Salicco

"The flat mandolin patten is from 1904."

Joel Hooks replied Mar 20, 2016 to Need Help Identifying this Instrument

 21 Mar 24, 2016
Reply by John Salicco

"My bet is on a Neapolitan Mandolin.  That is based on the London publication. People…"

Joel Hooks replied Mar 18, 2016 to Need Help Identifying this Instrument

 21 Mar 24, 2016
Reply by John Salicco

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