"Amazon has a couple of beginning books: Minstrel Banjo and More Minstrel Banjo, which is Briggs and yellow Converse all tab. timtwiss.com has free downloads most in musical notation and a few tab. I basically worked out of the two books and used…"
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Converse Thumb Lead
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Mohr Sep 18. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Since The Convergence, I have jumped into the yellow Converse. I'm struggling with the thumb lead. I've stopped trying to cheat the walk around. I've really been working the exercises and using the…Continue
Hurricane Florence
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Danneker Sep 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
How are Mark and Jaclyn and them holding up with this weather?? I hope everyone is safe and minimal damage done...i get the periphery winds and floods, plus a second round when it bounces back off…Continue
Double C
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Masciale Apr 30. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I keep hearing about the "almighty" double C tuning. What exactly is the attraction? I can play in C, granted without the low bass C, in standard G. And maybe I haven't adjusted enough to it, but…Continue
O'er the Crossing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Prieto Oct 24, 2017. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Mark Weems's version of Mister Banjo inspired me to finally purchase Slave Songs of the United States 1867. I found O'er the Crossing, derived in Caroline County where I live. So, I decided to try to…Continue
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Rob Mohr replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Converse Thumb Lead"Yep, already have it. That's where I've stumbled with the thumb lead. I have the down load from Tim Twiss, so I plan to put the notation into tab and use the tab book to check against."
Chris Prieto replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Converse Thumb Lead"The yellow book is tabbed in book form by weidlich too, I got a used one on Amazon for cheap"
Rob Mohr replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Converse Thumb Lead"Ah! Ok, I see...I'm thinking I'm going to tab them out from the notation for the general exercise and repetition, thinking that will ultimately evolve into plain sight reading without the need to tab..."
Paul Draper replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Converse Thumb Lead"Hi Rob - sorry, I think there's a miss-communication... I think the yellow Converse is a great place to start learning notation, most of the tunes there are not too complicated. I suggested some of the Buckley tunes in the 1868 book…"
Rob Mohr posted a discussionConverse Thumb Lead
Since The Convergence, I have jumped into the yellow Converse. I'm struggling with the thumb lead. I've stopped trying to cheat the walk around. I've really been working the exercises and using the thumb more when noodling too. Essentially, I'm breaking the Briggs habit. Any other ideas?Also, I need to start the Buckley 48 (Paul suggested that as a good place to start) and teach myself how to read the music. But, that's a different animal.See More
Scott Danneker replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Hurricane Florence"It was an absolute non-event here just inland from Kitty Hawk. We ended up having to water the tomato plants during the "height of the storm." Drove round trip to Raleigh yesterday to drop of my son and had a few sprinkles along the…"
Tom Taggart replied to Rob Mohr's discussion Hurricane Florence"Hope you folks down in hurricane country are managing OK. Let us know how you are getting along. Like to know our banjo buds are surviving."
Rob Mohr posted a discussionHurricane Florence
How are Mark and Jaclyn and them holding up with this weather?? I hope everyone is safe and minimal damage done...i get the periphery winds and floods, plus a second round when it bounces back off the mountain...save the women and children first, then the banjos!!!! LolSee More
Rob Mohr commented on D. Wooldridge's photo
Reminiscences....
"Very interesting...brings to mind Ephraim's Lament. Though it doesn't seem like much of a dancing tune...great find, just a shame things like this have been lost, especially in the effort of trying to give credit where credit is due,…"
Rob Mohr commented on D. Wooldridge's photo
Musical Mrning Still life at Clover Hill
"Dave, thanks to you and the park service for all of your time and efforts to this event. It is certainly appreciated by all. And especially, thanks for putting up with all of us!! Lol"
Rob Mohr commented on D. Wooldridge's event Joel Sweeney Convergence"Great time had by all!! J want to thank everyone for being so hospitable and friendly. Very welcoming and no pretensions and patient. Lots of great music and talk of the era that produced the banjo and the music we all enjoy. I walked away with a…"
Rob Mohr replied to Timothy Twiss's discussion Early Banjo Notation: A re-post over on the Hangout"So this is the reason I should tell my wife when I say I NEED another banjo?? Lol
I'm all seriousness, Tim, THANK YOU!! You've done awesome work through the years for those of us in this community. Just as relevant now as it was then. Your…"
Rob Mohr commented on D. Wooldridge's event Joel Sweeney Convergence"WOOHOO!!! The countdown to the convergence is on!!...been practicing like crazy!! Don't wanna show up and look like an idiot lol"
Tom Taggart left a comment for Rob Mohr"Rob, I am sure your family will enjoy the day. Looking forward to meeting you there."
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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
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- 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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