"I've kinda floated over to playing more clawhammer. Admittedly, I've neglected the minstrel. But hey, this gives me reason enough to pick it up again & start posting more videos."
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Rob Mohr
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Neat Banjo Video from Vox
Started this discussion. Last reply by Strumelia Nov 4, 2022. 1 Reply 2 Likes
This is an interesting video, especially when he gets into making his own recording. https://youtu.be/wrRfOzhM2AEContinue
Good banjo history article
Started Oct 11, 2022 0 Replies 1 Like
Most of us already know most of this, but it's a pretty good article just the same. It's kinda long, but so is the broad history of our beloved banjo...Black History of the Banjo - The Front Porch…Continue
Blue Bell Valse - Buckley
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Mohr Sep 2, 2021. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Been working on BBV lately. I STINK with barre chords, fretted or unfretted. That aside, anyone have any tips rolling from the 10th measure into the 11th and 12th measures?? I struggle getting from…Continue
Joe Sweeny Convergence - Appomattox, VA
Started Aug 25, 2021 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone know if the Sweeny Convergence is on this year the weekend after Labor Day??Also, any word about the Antietam Convergence at Renfrew??Continue
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Neat Banjo Video from Vox
This is an interesting video, especially when he gets into making his own recording. https://youtu.be/wrRfOzhM2AESee More
Gen. Burnside’s and Gen. Pope’s Jigs
"Thanks for posting, Paul. Burnside's is special to me thanks to you getting the timing of those pull-offs. It's part of my warm up tunes just for that."
Good banjo history article
Most of us already know most of this, but it's a pretty good article just the same. It's kinda long, but so is the broad history of our beloved banjo...Black History of the Banjo - The Front Porchhttps://frontporchcville.org/black-history-of-the-banjo/See More
"From what I understand, Sweeny was in England around 1848-ish. So, I'd guess it may have started around then, though it's well known he basically learned "by ear" from Uncle Eph. But I'd guess it was the groups that came not…"
"It wouldn't surprise if the tutors made their way there with the proliferation of the banjo and American acts. Now, did they set up a table and sell merchandise? I highly doubt that. Lol...The way these things go, I imagine the tutors were sort…"
Dan Bryant’s Waltz
"I do the same thing, Al!! Lol...I get stuck trying the same songs as Paul, and never end up sounding as good. Lately I've been stuck on Black Brigade Camp Dance from Tim's new book. Just can't get the tumble right. UGH!! Maybe…"
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- How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?
- minstrelbanjo.com
- How long have you played banjo?
- 7 years
- What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
- Bell Stichter, Backyard Music fretted & fretless, Carver Gourd, Flint Hills resonator
Rob Mohr's Videos
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Briggs’ Jig
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Bobey Nickel’s Jig
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:24pm on August 31, 2018,
Tom Taggart said…
Rob, I am sure your family will enjoy the day. Looking forward to meeting you there.
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