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Feb 22.2024

Getting Better Tone

“Banjokid” writes:Can you explain how to get a better tone? Whenever I play, I don’t get the right tone. Could you help me on this subject?

Well, Banjokid,...

Sep 30.2016

Logan County Blues Banjo Tab

Logan County Blues is a very popular old time fiddle tune that sounds great when played on the 5 string banjo. This tune is usually played in the key of D so...

Sep 27.2016

Am I Too Old To Learn the Banjo?

It’s too late to learn when the dirt hits our face, but until then, we have plenty of time to learn how to play the banjo.

Sep 27.2016

IBMA World of Bluegrass Week Kicking Off in Raleigh!

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) World of Bluegrass week kicks off today in Raleigh, North Carolina where you can celebrate, participate...

Sep 20.2016

Q & A With 6 String Banjoist John D. Willis

We recently had the chance to catch up with John D. Willis, a musician our ears are more familiar with than we realize! John is based in Nashville, TN and is...

Sep 19.2016

Danny Barker and the 6-String Banjo In New Orleans Jazz

Danny Barker was a true original.His activities were vast: jazz banjoist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, ukulele player, actor, raconteur, griot, and a...

Sep 14.2016

Playing Ukulele Is Easy For Everyone

“The banjo ukulele is easily learned and easily played. To play it gives you a standing invitation to join any social circle. Its companionship is...

Sep 13.2016

Banjos For Sale: 7 Things To Look For When Buying A New Banjo

Getting “true” value from your buying dollars is best done by doing a little bit of homework on your purchase, no matter what it is, especially when shopping...

Sep 7.2016

Re-Creating Old Time Banjo Sound

When we receive a call from a customer who is interested in “old time banjo” this raises a few questions. Does "old time banjo” mean pre-Civil War? Does it...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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