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Ronald D Haines Male Cushing, OK United States I'm an entry level beginner: Like

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Wanting to learn something here

Started this discussion. Last reply by Strumelia Jul 11, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes

I have a question. I see the term "walk around" in the titles ofseveral songs listed here. Is a walk around a type of dance?I enjoy learning the background information as much as Ienjoy the music…Continue

Doin Something wrong?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Twiss May 22, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

when I go to the resources tab and select Music Books/Instructors I get an error 404 page not found message. I guess i need a tip or two. Id really like access to these historical…Continue

Inquiry Re Historical Gear and accessories

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan'l May 21, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes

I am intrested in perriod accessories. For instance:What did the minstrel Era Banjoist (term?) useto protect and carry his banjo? did they have cases as we know them? did the instruments with wooden…Continue

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How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?: banjo hangout

How long have you played banjo?: I'm an entry level beginner

What kind of banjo(s) do you own?: home built minstrel style 5 string ,Alvarez Bluegrass banjo

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The Fun Factor

Posted on May 25, 2012 at 8:31am 1 Comment 0 Likes

I did and / do not mean to belittle musicians.

I enjoy learning a musical style on appropriate instruments !

But I realized long ago that I have a lot of fun trying inappropriate things too!

I have instruments that I have built that have no name or appripriate musical family

or music just for that instrument. I enjoy learning and doodling around musically.

One of my outlandish approaches is to play old time music on a Tenor Recorder.

Wildwood…

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"Lady I Ain't no Musician ! ......I'm a Banjo Player"

Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:23am 1 Comment 0 Likes

The old line about baseball players adapted to me !!

Don't know how much skill i'll end up with but I'm havin a great time

My Rules:

1. Don't take it so seriously

2. If I'm not having fun don't do it

3. It was in tune when I bought it !!

Well I couldn't stay away

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:03pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I have returned to This site , I'm glad to be here. Now

that personal Issues are resolved and I have Time to

learn and enjoy this instrument. I would like to explain

my banjo , It was built with the"use what ya got" approach.

I didn't have much money or special shop at my disposal

so I just kinda went for it. The Pot is made from a piece

of that aqua bluesewer pipe that ya often see at

construction sites. The neck and dowel are from…