For enthusiasts of early banjo
Old Dan-1st attempt
My first attempt at Minstrel banjo playing. I clearly don't have a traditional instrument and I am finding it difficult to keep the strings in tune!
I am looking for advice on technique. I think I see people using their thumb and finger to strike the middle strings, but I can't be so sure two days into playing.
This is the first video I've even made of myself, so thank you for making me safe to do so.
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Comment by Steve Jeter on March 25, 2013 at 10:37am
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you got the natural feel, all you need is a banjo that will do these tunes right. And also give you fingers room to dig in, ie wider neck & string spacing kudos!
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Comment by Valerie Diaz Leroy on March 25, 2013 at 11:18am
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Thanks, Steve. When I do decide on a minstrel banjo I'll have to do some research. I have a habit of spending more than I have, which is okay with me. So, when the time comes I will ask you all for advice. (Yes, I've already been looking around)
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if you watching your budget, and who aint,,,, theres a 200$ way to go minsterel,,, and a 400$
without mentioning names the 400 imo,,,,,,,,, you may have to put together a bit,,,,,, but is way way superior to the 200. just my opinions fwiw
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Steve-I have looked at all of these already. And, when the time comes I will remember your advice. I have an open back on order, so my husband may not be too pleased if I commit to another banjo right now. (And, I'm also looking for a bass).
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Comment by Strumelia on March 25, 2013 at 12:36pm
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You should sell your resonator banjo, then your husband can't complain, right? :)
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Ha! I am in love with that banjo. It's a custom and I put too much love into the design to sell it :) But, I am okay waiting for new banjos. I don't need everything I want right away.
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Oh ok, I didn't know you loved your res banjo!
I find my husband is placated if I sell some other instrument or at least some significant thing each time I buy a new instrument. One time I sold an antique doll and immediately bought a cheap mountain banjo with the money. Good move! lol!
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Good idea. I think it's time to make stuff and have a craft show to raise soem banjo money.
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