The five string banjo was developed from other types of banjos from Europe, but the addition of the 5th string was unique to America. The banjo made an important instrument to be used on the western trails as wagon trains moved across our vast country. All the inhabitants would purchase supplies before setting out on […]
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Playing the Banjo is a very rewarding. The Banjo has a rich American and African history and is actually a very versatile instrument. Even though the Banjo is usually associated with Bluegrass music, it can be used to play Jazz, Ragtime, Rock, Blues and many other styles. For this discussion I will use a standard […]
Steve Martin once famously said that you can’t play a sad song on a banjo, and while that’s a bit disputed, it’s certainly true that you can’t be really sad with a banjo in your hands. It’s a great first or second instrument for anyone, but many musicians, guitar players in particular, wonder whether the […]