What would you pass on? - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T16:17:30Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/what-would-you-pass-on?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A101011&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHe also makes ekontings out o…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-22:2477478:Comment:1012392013-10-22T12:02:45.607ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
<p>He also makes ekontings out of more authentic materials.You can't really see the pegs, but this is the scale of his e-can-ting.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3129090848?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3129090848?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500" class="align-right"/></a></p>
<p>He also makes ekontings out of more authentic materials.You can't really see the pegs, but this is the scale of his e-can-ting.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3129090848?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3129090848?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500" class="align-right"/></a></p> Thanks Valerie, I'll look up…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-22:2477478:Comment:1009302013-10-22T11:02:33.948ZScott Dannekerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ScottDanneker
<p>Thanks Valerie, I'll look up Paul's page.</p>
<p>-Scott</p>
<p>Thanks Valerie, I'll look up Paul's page.</p>
<p>-Scott</p> I took both ekonting classes…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1010112013-10-21T20:38:41.109ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
<p>I took both ekonting classes that Greg taught at Suwannee. I played the 'e-can-tings' made by <a href="http://www.gourddidgeridoo.com/" target="_blank">Paul Sedgwick</a>. I believe he used a fat dowel for the neck and zither tuners. </p>
<p>I haven't received my banjo yet. Soon I hope!</p>
<p>I took both ekonting classes that Greg taught at Suwannee. I played the 'e-can-tings' made by <a href="http://www.gourddidgeridoo.com/" target="_blank">Paul Sedgwick</a>. I believe he used a fat dowel for the neck and zither tuners. </p>
<p>I haven't received my banjo yet. Soon I hope!</p> Thanks Valarie, I'll try that…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1010102013-10-21T20:07:26.829ZScott Dannekerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ScottDanneker
<p>Thanks Valarie, I'll try that.</p>
<p>Did you play a konting with Greg last year, or just learn the tuning? Did you play one of his tin ones? Do you recall what the neck was mad of? Just a broom stick maybe? I've already signed up for next year and plan to spend much more time on minstral stuff. Did you finish your banjo yet?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>-Scott<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Valerie Díaz Leroy said:…</cite></p>
<p>Thanks Valarie, I'll try that.</p>
<p>Did you play a konting with Greg last year, or just learn the tuning? Did you play one of his tin ones? Do you recall what the neck was mad of? Just a broom stick maybe? I've already signed up for next year and plan to spend much more time on minstral stuff. Did you finish your banjo yet?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>-Scott<br/> <br/> <cite>Valerie Díaz Leroy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/what-would-you-pass-on?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A101116&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment101116"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>As far as I know the tuning has more to do with the intervals between the notes. I leave my 5th string at G and leave my second string at B. I then tune the first string down to A and play only these three strings. I learned this from Greg Adams last year at Suwannee Banjo Camp. </p>
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</blockquote> Yes. :) And, I only fret the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011212013-10-21T19:59:14.948ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
<p>Yes. :) And, I only fret the 5th and 7th on the first string. This is a tradition that I would like to study a lot more. Like all banjo related stuff...</p>
<p>Yes. :) And, I only fret the 5th and 7th on the first string. This is a tradition that I would like to study a lot more. Like all banjo related stuff...</p> So- the A note of your first…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011172013-10-21T19:49:48.002ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>So- the A note of your first string is then sixth steps <span style="text-decoration: underline;">below</span> the G of your fifth string, Valerie? And your second string B is one step <span style="text-decoration: underline;">higher</span> than the A of your first string?</p>
<p>So- the A note of your first string is then sixth steps <span style="text-decoration: underline;">below</span> the G of your fifth string, Valerie? And your second string B is one step <span style="text-decoration: underline;">higher</span> than the A of your first string?</p> As far as I know the tuning h…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011162013-10-21T18:57:08.734ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
<p>As far as I know the tuning has more to do with the intervals between the notes. I leave my 5th string at G and leave my second string at B. I then tune the first string down to A and play only these three strings. I learned this from Greg Adams last year at Suwannee Banjo Camp. </p>
<p>As far as I know the tuning has more to do with the intervals between the notes. I leave my 5th string at G and leave my second string at B. I then tune the first string down to A and play only these three strings. I learned this from Greg Adams last year at Suwannee Banjo Camp. </p> What is ekonting tuning?
Than…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011612013-10-21T18:21:29.782ZScott Dannekerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ScottDanneker
<p>What is ekonting tuning?</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>-Scott</p>
<p>What is ekonting tuning?</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>-Scott</p> Thank you so much! My first p…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011602013-10-21T15:17:14.895ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
<p>Thank you so much! My first presentation (ever) was a lot of fun. The kids didn't join in the singing, but they were attentive and had a few great questions. </p>
<p>I think I was able to touch on all of your points. I even threw in some banjo jokes! I did play and sing along with the history lessons. I realized that I am a lot better at stroke style under pressure. I had to cut the Scruggs portion of the presentation short because I just didn't sound that good! But, I did get to…</p>
<p>Thank you so much! My first presentation (ever) was a lot of fun. The kids didn't join in the singing, but they were attentive and had a few great questions. </p>
<p>I think I was able to touch on all of your points. I even threw in some banjo jokes! I did play and sing along with the history lessons. I realized that I am a lot better at stroke style under pressure. I had to cut the Scruggs portion of the presentation short because I just didn't sound that good! But, I did get to play:</p>
<p>Cripple Creek</p>
<p>Earl's Breakdown</p>
<p>Gambia (ekonting tuning)</p>
<p>Dan Tucker</p>
<p>and Mole in the Ground</p>
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<p>I really appreciate your guidance on this one! I hope this sticks with them :)</p> Don't forget a couple of banj…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-10-21:2477478:Comment:1011122013-10-21T01:44:41.943ZScott Johnsonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ScottJohnson
<p>Don't forget a couple of banjo jokes. I think that they are as much a part of banjo history as the banjo itself. good jokes, and bad ones.</p>
<p>Here's a page of some. (and some are pretty bad) but it may amuse the kids and keep things interesting.</p>
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<p><a href="http://bluegrassbanjo.org/banjokes.html" target="_blank">http://bluegrassbanjo.org/banjokes.html</a></p>
<p>Don't forget a couple of banjo jokes. I think that they are as much a part of banjo history as the banjo itself. good jokes, and bad ones.</p>
<p>Here's a page of some. (and some are pretty bad) but it may amuse the kids and keep things interesting.</p>
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<p><a href="http://bluegrassbanjo.org/banjokes.html" target="_blank">http://bluegrassbanjo.org/banjokes.html</a></p>