Introductions and Advice - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T05:21:05Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/introductions-and-advice?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A6977&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Chicago area would be qui…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-15:2477478:Comment:69772009-04-15T18:39:00.000ZTroy Nordmanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TroyNordman
The Chicago area would be quite a trip for me, but it sounds like a great event and made more exciting with some playing. I was wondering about the Wichita/Kansas City area...anyone close by? I usually attend several living history events in these areas and spend most weekends during the summer at Old Cowtown Living History Museum in Wichita doing leatherwork and woodworking. The Coalition of Historical Trekkers is having an event at Fort Osage (just outside of Sibley, MO) this weekend. I'll be…
The Chicago area would be quite a trip for me, but it sounds like a great event and made more exciting with some playing. I was wondering about the Wichita/Kansas City area...anyone close by? I usually attend several living history events in these areas and spend most weekends during the summer at Old Cowtown Living History Museum in Wichita doing leatherwork and woodworking. The Coalition of Historical Trekkers is having an event at Fort Osage (just outside of Sibley, MO) this weekend. I'll be there this weekend if anyone is close by?!<br />
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<cite>John Masciale said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/introductions-and-advice#2477478Comment6917"><div>I have not heard anything assuring about the gathering this year. However, we have a reenactment here near Chicago in Wauconda on the weekend of July 11. Part of that reeactment is an agricultural fair, where I, and a number of other musicians have played in the past. This normally is one of the larger reenactments in Illinois. If there is interest in some banjo players gathering here I can look into making sure we have camping, etc. available.</div>
</blockquote> A great article on NPR today:…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-14:2477478:Comment:69402009-04-14T12:44:43.000ZJohn Campopianohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnCampopiano
A great article on NPR today: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103002655">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103002655</a><br />
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Best,<br />
John
A great article on NPR today: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103002655">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103002655</a><br />
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John I've been a member of the sit…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-14:2477478:Comment:69372009-04-14T12:35:31.000ZJohn Campopianohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnCampopiano
I've been a member of the site for several months now and have really valued reading and following many of the conversations on the site.<br />
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A big thank you to Mr. Masciale and Twiss for continuing to upload videos, tunes, and advice on playing and researching. Possibly without knowing it, this site has been a great tool and source of inspiration for new players like me.<br />
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John<br />
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<cite>John Masciale said:…</cite>
I've been a member of the site for several months now and have really valued reading and following many of the conversations on the site.<br />
<br />
A big thank you to Mr. Masciale and Twiss for continuing to upload videos, tunes, and advice on playing and researching. Possibly without knowing it, this site has been a great tool and source of inspiration for new players like me.<br />
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John<br />
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<cite>John Masciale said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/introductions-and-advice?page=1&commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A6907&x=1#2477478Comment6917"><div>I have not heard anything assuring about the gathering this year. However, we have a reenactment here near Chicago in Wauconda on the weekend of July 11. Part of that reeactment is an agricultural fair, where I, and a number of other musicians have played in the past. This normally is one of the larger reenactments in Illinois. If there is interest in some banjo players gathering here I can look into making sure we have camping, etc. available.</div>
</blockquote> I have not heard anything ass…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-13:2477478:Comment:69172009-04-13T22:58:45.000ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
I have not heard anything assuring about the gathering this year. However, we have a reenactment here near Chicago in Wauconda on the weekend of July 11. Part of that reeactment is an agricultural fair, where I, and a number of other musicians have played in the past. This normally is one of the larger reenactments in Illinois. If there is interest in some banjo players gathering here I can look into making sure we have camping, etc. available.
I have not heard anything assuring about the gathering this year. However, we have a reenactment here near Chicago in Wauconda on the weekend of July 11. Part of that reeactment is an agricultural fair, where I, and a number of other musicians have played in the past. This normally is one of the larger reenactments in Illinois. If there is interest in some banjo players gathering here I can look into making sure we have camping, etc. available. I, too, am fairly new to the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-13:2477478:Comment:69072009-04-13T15:56:50.000ZTroy Nordmanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TroyNordman
I, too, am fairly new to the minstrel style and have appreciated this thread. I joined a few weeks back, and have also had many questions. My teaching job keeps me busy, and when I'm not in the classroom I'm usually in my shop or playing the fiddle or clawhammer, now minstrel.<br />
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The Weidlich books have been great for helping me get started. I believe what I've enjoyed the most is playing a fretless neck...much more comfortable to a fiddler, in my opinion. Thank you Mr. Twiss and Mr. Masciale for…
I, too, am fairly new to the minstrel style and have appreciated this thread. I joined a few weeks back, and have also had many questions. My teaching job keeps me busy, and when I'm not in the classroom I'm usually in my shop or playing the fiddle or clawhammer, now minstrel.<br />
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The Weidlich books have been great for helping me get started. I believe what I've enjoyed the most is playing a fretless neck...much more comfortable to a fiddler, in my opinion. Thank you Mr. Twiss and Mr. Masciale for the "Minstrel Banjo Style" suggestion. I'll start looking for it.<br />
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By the way, are there any, more localized, pre-Gathering, gatherings? Yes, "Minstrel Banjo Style" o…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-12:2477478:Comment:68492009-04-12T18:07:24.000ZTim Twisshttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TimTwiss
Yes, "Minstrel Banjo Style" on Rounder is a must have.<br />
Starting with any of the versions of "Juba" is a good beginning.<br />
Play solo, or with others. Generally, the vocal songs are good ensemble tunes.<br />
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<cite>JeremyS said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/introductions-and-advice#2477478Comment6838"><div>Thanks for all of the help. Are there any albums that are a good survey for getting into minstrel banjo? Another question, is mintrel banjo intended to be played…</div>
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Yes, "Minstrel Banjo Style" on Rounder is a must have.<br />
Starting with any of the versions of "Juba" is a good beginning.<br />
Play solo, or with others. Generally, the vocal songs are good ensemble tunes.<br />
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<cite>JeremyS said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/introductions-and-advice#2477478Comment6838"><div>Thanks for all of the help. Are there any albums that are a good survey for getting into minstrel banjo? Another question, is mintrel banjo intended to be played more as a solo piece or more with others? If jam, then what are the typical other instruments included? Also what are some good standard songs that people try learning first.</div>
</blockquote> Minstrel Banjo Style is a goo…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-12:2477478:Comment:68442009-04-12T17:56:22.000ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<i>Minstrel Banjo Style</i> is a good album<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minstrel-Banjo-Style-Various-Artists/dp/B0000002M7">http://www.amazon.com/Minstrel-Banjo-Style-Various-Artists/dp/B0000002M7</a><br />
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There are a number of recourdings out there. Tim recently cut some cds, and there are all of those recordings on the banjo clubhouse.<br />
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The tunes in the instructors are mean as solo pieces, but it is quite common to play with other instruments. I play with a fiddler, a penny whistle player, and…
<i>Minstrel Banjo Style</i> is a good album<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minstrel-Banjo-Style-Various-Artists/dp/B0000002M7">http://www.amazon.com/Minstrel-Banjo-Style-Various-Artists/dp/B0000002M7</a><br />
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There are a number of recourdings out there. Tim recently cut some cds, and there are all of those recordings on the banjo clubhouse.<br />
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The tunes in the instructors are mean as solo pieces, but it is quite common to play with other instruments. I play with a fiddler, a penny whistle player, and a bones/tambourine player, and somtimes a guitar player. The Virginia Minstrels started out with a banjo player, a fiddler, a bones player, and a tambourine player. Thanks for all of the help. A…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-12:2477478:Comment:68382009-04-12T16:00:19.000ZJeremyShttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JeremyS
Thanks for all of the help. Are there any albums that are a good survey for getting into minstrel banjo? Another question, is mintrel banjo intended to be played more as a solo piece or more with others? If jam, then what are the typical other instruments included? Also what are some good standard songs that people try learning first.
Thanks for all of the help. Are there any albums that are a good survey for getting into minstrel banjo? Another question, is mintrel banjo intended to be played more as a solo piece or more with others? If jam, then what are the typical other instruments included? Also what are some good standard songs that people try learning first. Maybe we should consider a Be…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-11:2477478:Comment:68252009-04-11T16:17:19.000ZRob MacKillophttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobMacKillop
Maybe we should consider a Beginners Guide page here?
Maybe we should consider a Beginners Guide page here? Hi Jeremy, and welcome. One o…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2009-04-11:2477478:Comment:68222009-04-11T14:48:07.000ZTim Twisshttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TimTwiss
Hi Jeremy, and welcome. One of the best things you can do, in addition to what John has already said, is to not be afraid to ask questions. This is a great place to get answers. I am certain that folks will be quite generous with their tips and experience. We have all the tools here to do such things...audio, video, text files, and photos. The only better thing is the banjo gatherings, which have happened twice already and may happen again.
Hi Jeremy, and welcome. One of the best things you can do, in addition to what John has already said, is to not be afraid to ask questions. This is a great place to get answers. I am certain that folks will be quite generous with their tips and experience. We have all the tools here to do such things...audio, video, text files, and photos. The only better thing is the banjo gatherings, which have happened twice already and may happen again.