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“Knitting” Tunes
In this article I would like to compare “doing” music to the art of knitting. What? Have I lost my mind?! No. Far from it. If you’ve read even some of my articles on this blog page you will already … Continue reading
Posted in banjo, blues, meditative, Mobile Devices, Native American flute
Tagged banjo, knitting, meditate, meditating, Native American flute, ukulele
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The DNA of Music
Before you read this article, please note that this is not a political blog. So when you read that some strict religious sects don’t allow music, this is not meant to ramp up anger among music lovers. I use this … Continue reading
Posted in banjo, General, meditative, Native American flute
Tagged cellular, DNA, early church, early human, first musician, hymns, music, pentatonic scale
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The Distinct Advantages of TABLATURE
In our last article we discussed the basics of “tablature.” Tablature is a notation system that makes music compositions accessible to musicians with little or no music background. The more familiar western music notation, recognizable by its elliptically shaped note … Continue reading
Posted in banjo, Native American flute, Tablature, ukulele
Tagged banjo, classical guitar, guitar, lute, standard notation, tablature, uke
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The Pete Seeger Banjo Style
There are several ways to play the banjo. In fact there are many ways. If you doubt, listen to 5-string banjo master Bela Fleck. If you want to hear really great banjo, listen to Bela Fleck and his wife, Abigail … Continue reading
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Tagged banjo, fiddle, Pete Seeger, up-picking
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Easy Entry to Banjo Heaven!
Everybody wants to be a banjo star! Oh, what must that feeling be like to stand on stage in front of thousands, your banjo blowing up a firestorm and your body in a white heat! The crowd leaps to its … Continue reading
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Tagged banjo, bluegrass, Pete Seeger, up picking style
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