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Anatomy and Design: Understanding the Construction of the Banjo

Posted on September 12, 2015September 23, 2016 by Barry Waldrep

12
Sep

The banjo might seem to have a simple design on the surface, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Banjos have an intricate design that consists of several parts. The construction of the banjo can be thought of as two main parts, called the neck and the pot assembly, that both contain several […]

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Capos and Spikes for Beginning Banjo Players

Posted on September 4, 2015August 21, 2016 by Barry Waldrep

04
Sep

Beginning banjo players have a lot of things to learn about their new instrument. Besides learning how to play the banjo, there are often a lot of questions about the proper equipment for it. The decision about using capos and spikes for beginning banjo players is not a difficult one, but there are some basics […]

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Banjo Knowledge, Banjo Maintenance, Banjo Parts, Beginner Banjo Tips

Basic Banjo Tuning & Maintenance

Posted on May 1, 2015February 18, 2016 by Barry Waldrep

01
May

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The banjo is a popular instrument because of its unique sound and ability to stand out among a group of other traditional instruments. Make sure your banjo stands out for the right reasons — stay tuned! Learn basic banjo tuning & maintenance for players, so it’s always ready to play. Standard and Alternate Tunings While the tunings here are […]

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