All strung up! - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T14:24:23Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89441&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the kind words, Ba…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-09:2477478:Comment:894412013-04-09T22:21:36.102ZAnthony G Spanglerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AnthonyGSpangler
<p>Thanks for the kind words, Bart! Yes, the question of how things actually got made in period is one of the big draws, I think. I'm still surprised how much I can do with just a hand axe!</p>
<p>Tony</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bart McNeil said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89235&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment89235"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Of course there are mistakes, but if you…</p>
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<p>Thanks for the kind words, Bart! Yes, the question of how things actually got made in period is one of the big draws, I think. I'm still surprised how much I can do with just a hand axe!</p>
<p>Tony</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Bart McNeil said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89235&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment89235"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Of course there are mistakes, but if you don't draw attention to them, few if any folks will notice them. You covered your mistakes nicely.... A sign of professionalism....</p>
<p>Very nice!!!</p>
<p>I think the beauty of these is that as a woodworker you can take some liberties with with design and construction without much fear of being un-authentic... as so many in the 19th C were made with a lot fewer tools than you have in your shop. and of course most or all of their hardware was home made as well.</p>
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</blockquote> Of course there are mistakes,…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-09:2477478:Comment:892352013-04-09T19:34:53.353ZBart McNeilhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BartMcNeil
<p>Of course there are mistakes, but if you don't draw attention to them, few if any folks will notice them. You covered your mistakes nicely.... A sign of professionalism....</p>
<p>Very nice!!!</p>
<p>I think the beauty of these is that as a woodworker you can take some liberties with with design and construction without much fear of being un-authentic... as so many in the 19th C were made with a lot fewer tools than you have in your shop. and of course most or all of their hardware was home…</p>
<p>Of course there are mistakes, but if you don't draw attention to them, few if any folks will notice them. You covered your mistakes nicely.... A sign of professionalism....</p>
<p>Very nice!!!</p>
<p>I think the beauty of these is that as a woodworker you can take some liberties with with design and construction without much fear of being un-authentic... as so many in the 19th C were made with a lot fewer tools than you have in your shop. and of course most or all of their hardware was home made as well.</p> Fun is good! Strumelia said:…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:890592013-04-06T17:58:27.611ZAnthony G Spanglerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AnthonyGSpangler
<p>Fun is good!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89058&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment89058"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Anthony, think about just starting with the first few moves of the right hand. Then think about playing around with using those moves to play Juba. I found that Juba was a real FUN way to practice the right hand moves. It's like playing…</p>
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<p>Fun is good!<br/> <br/> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89058&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment89058"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Anthony, think about just starting with the first few moves of the right hand. Then think about playing around with using those moves to play Juba. I found that Juba was a real FUN way to practice the right hand moves. It's like playing a real fun tune, disguised as practice. :) Keep it fun, and don't worry about how fast or slow you progress. <strong>I have found that, like love, progress usually sneaks up on you when you stop worrying and looking for it. </strong></p>
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</blockquote> Anthony, think about just sta…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:890582013-04-06T17:34:28.627ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Anthony, think about just starting with the first few moves of the right hand. Then think about playing around with using those moves to play Juba. I found that Juba was a real FUN way to practice the right hand moves. It's like playing a real fun tune, disguised as practice. :) Keep it fun, and don't worry about how fast or slow you progress. <strong>I have found that, like love, progress usually sneaks up on you when you stop worrying and looking for it. </strong></p>
<p>Anthony, think about just starting with the first few moves of the right hand. Then think about playing around with using those moves to play Juba. I found that Juba was a real FUN way to practice the right hand moves. It's like playing a real fun tune, disguised as practice. :) Keep it fun, and don't worry about how fast or slow you progress. <strong>I have found that, like love, progress usually sneaks up on you when you stop worrying and looking for it. </strong></p> Thanks, Ron, that's good to h…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:892512013-04-06T17:05:08.801ZAnthony G Spanglerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AnthonyGSpangler
<p>Thanks, Ron, that's good to hear! Actually, my copy of Tim’s book arrived just a couple of days ago, but I've only had a short time to look it over. It's starting to make sense, though!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ron said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89017"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am a beginner too. Be encouraged its not impossible to do…</p>
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<p>Thanks, Ron, that's good to hear! Actually, my copy of Tim’s book arrived just a couple of days ago, but I've only had a short time to look it over. It's starting to make sense, though!<br/> <br/> <cite>Ron said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89017"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am a beginner too. Be encouraged its not impossible to do this.</p>
<p>Like all good things it takes time. I recommend Tim's Book</p>
<p>Early Banjo. It comes with a cd, and there are learning videos</p>
<p>available on here too. Learn the basic movements first, they are</p>
<p>like an erector set, you put them together in different combinations and</p>
<p>bango...there's a tune</p>
<p> </p>
<p>best of luck to you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ron H</p>
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</blockquote> Good to hear that confirmed! …tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:892502013-04-06T17:02:07.981ZAnthony G Spanglerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AnthonyGSpangler
<p>Good to hear that confirmed! The good news is, I like the sound a banjo makes, so it's not hard to steal away a moment here and there to practice, and longer when I get my act together!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89057"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>yes, I think that both minstrel stroke style and clawhammer are…</p>
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<p>Good to hear that confirmed! The good news is, I like the sound a banjo makes, so it's not hard to steal away a moment here and there to practice, and longer when I get my act together!<br/> <br/> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89057"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>yes, I think that both minstrel stroke style and clawhammer are extremely foreign and awkward at first. the good news is that the worst part is at the very beginning- it just gets easier each day, a tiny bit at a time, like Tim says, stick with it. One day soon, out of the blue, you wake up and realize you are <em>feelin' the groove</em>. :)</p>
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</blockquote> In an odd way, that is really…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:890182013-04-06T16:58:09.484ZAnthony G Spanglerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AnthonyGSpangler
<p>In an odd way, that is really good to hear. Will do!</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Tony<br/> <br/> <cite>Tim Twiss said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89247"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>NOTHING feels more awkward and foreign that first trying Stroke.</p>
<p>Stick with it.</p>
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<p>In an odd way, that is really good to hear. Will do!</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Tony<br/> <br/> <cite>Tim Twiss said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/all-strung-up?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A89240&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment89247"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>NOTHING feels more awkward and foreign that first trying Stroke.</p>
<p>Stick with it.</p>
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</blockquote> I am a beginner too. Be encou…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:890172013-04-06T16:53:35.347ZRonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Ron
<p>I am a beginner too. Be encouraged its not impossible to do this.</p>
<p>Like all good things it takes time. I recommend Tim's Book</p>
<p>Early Banjo. It comes with a cd, and there are learning videos</p>
<p>available on here too. Learn the basic movements first, they are</p>
<p>like an erector set, you put them together in different combinations and</p>
<p>bango...there's a tune</p>
<p> </p>
<p>best of luck to you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ron H</p>
<p>I am a beginner too. Be encouraged its not impossible to do this.</p>
<p>Like all good things it takes time. I recommend Tim's Book</p>
<p>Early Banjo. It comes with a cd, and there are learning videos</p>
<p>available on here too. Learn the basic movements first, they are</p>
<p>like an erector set, you put them together in different combinations and</p>
<p>bango...there's a tune</p>
<p> </p>
<p>best of luck to you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ron H</p> yes, I think that both minstr…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:890572013-04-06T15:58:09.240ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>yes, I think that both minstrel stroke style and clawhammer are extremely foreign and awkward at first. the good news is that the worst part is at the very beginning- it just gets easier each day, a tiny bit at a time, like Tim says, stick with it. One day soon, out of the blue, you wake up and realize you are <em>feelin' the groove</em>. :)</p>
<p>yes, I think that both minstrel stroke style and clawhammer are extremely foreign and awkward at first. the good news is that the worst part is at the very beginning- it just gets easier each day, a tiny bit at a time, like Tim says, stick with it. One day soon, out of the blue, you wake up and realize you are <em>feelin' the groove</em>. :)</p> NOTHING feels more awkward an…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-06:2477478:Comment:892472013-04-06T15:51:08.869ZTim Twisshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TimTwiss
<p>NOTHING feels more awkward and foreign that first trying Stroke.</p>
<p>Stick with it.</p>
<p>NOTHING feels more awkward and foreign that first trying Stroke.</p>
<p>Stick with it.</p>