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Post by Danny on Dec 17, 2009 21:28:36 GMT
Welcome aboard Tim, you have a great journey ahead of you, music is a rich and diverse field, their's something for everyone. It's also nice to have a youngster amongst us, the youth are the future after all.
Join in mate, we don't bite. Often.
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Post by tim on Dec 17, 2009 22:44:51 GMT
Hey Guys, thanks for the warm welcome.
Its amazing how generous the pats are they give alot of time but im sure they know how much joy it gives to people. Absulutly not giving up on the 'cello and stuff recently joined the school orchestra and im able to pick some of my 'cello peices on the tenor banjo (same tuning).
Best wishes and thanks again
Tim
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Post by Danny on Dec 18, 2009 12:09:21 GMT
I'm gonna be getting a tenor guitar before too long, great fun. Any chance of an audio post of you playing?
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Post by tim on Dec 18, 2009 19:43:09 GMT
Cool - tenor guitar will sound good with banjo makes a bit of a change from 2 banjos or gutar and banjo. I wonder if you could make one out of a normal guitar? Maybye audio at some point - i will build up some courage.
Tim
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Post by Danny on Dec 19, 2009 15:41:21 GMT
You couldn't make one out of an ordinary guitar really, the scale length is completely different. (I studied guitar making for a while) 10/10 for ingenuity tho. Dear Old Dad has a series of Tenor Guitar/Banjo lessons on youtube. I think...... I'm not sure 'cos I've got the dvd. Their MIGHT be some old audio ones on www.archive.org too |
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Post by tim on Dec 19, 2009 16:07:35 GMT
Yep i found them but my borrowed banjos' action is really high at the seventh fret sadly i'll have to stick to 'cello melodies
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Post by Danny on Dec 20, 2009 9:48:24 GMT
If the banjo has coordinating rods it'd be fairly easy to adjust. Failing that try a lower bridge, you can get 'em for just pennies on ebay last time I checked. www.frets.com/FRETSPages/OwnerManual/manbanjo.html should provide some help. It's a very useful website is www.frets.comAlternatively the truss rod might need adjusting, again frets.com should tell you all you need to know. Feel free to ask me questions, send me a pm or whatever. |
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Post by tim on Dec 20, 2009 14:31:18 GMT
Thanks - I'll have a look. Rods' screw is right up by the fingerboard so i cant go any further (unless its the other way) and i cant really replace the bridge cos the banjo's not mine  (come on man its not like ur ever going to play it!). The Buzzing onfo is great becouse a guitar of mine is buzzing and i think i can get rid of it. Thanks again Tim |
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Post by ned on Dec 20, 2009 17:43:28 GMT
Hi Sir Tim
Surely the owner of your Banjo can't complain about repairs or improvements?
Have you checked out the links to related sites such as Strikes a Chord? -- Andy at Northern Banjo Boy tries to kid us he's a beginner! -- Mark At Great North Strum is obviously bonkers, but a good lad really.
All worth a visit, and you'll learn from them, and the links they provide.
Not getting heavy mate but please pass all that you get and send past your parents,or someone you trust!
Heavy bit over and done with -- Sorry.
Enjoy what you play and keep at it (no matter how bad you think it is)
Keep on plunking
Pete
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Post by tim on Dec 21, 2009 20:16:19 GMT
Well i dont think he wll ever play it and he wont want me 2 keep it for much longer but i might talk to him.
I'll have a look thanks
Tim
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Post by ned on Jan 25, 2010 18:36:17 GMT
Hi Sir Tim.
How about an update on your progress, hope you have still got the use of the borrowed banjo, or one of your own!
Keep at it mate.
I am in the process of making a diddley bow. Great fun ,but then I need to learn how to play it!. -- Wish me luck!
Best wishes.
Pete
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2010 15:32:53 GMT
Hi
Sorry about the slow reply been madly busy. I have set up a jamming session at my school (easy song suggestions much apreciated) and have just a minute ago booked a banjo lessons - i would never have geussed how many banjo players there are around here.
I'm also experimenting with such things, i'm trying to electrify my diddley bow and dennis havlennas' doodle bass with a peizo transducer.
Best wishes
Tim
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Post by ned on Jan 27, 2010 20:38:36 GMT
Hi Tim
You appear to be going great guns, and enjoying every moment!
Song suggestions? - You can't go wrong with drunken sailor, everyone can make up a new verse for that at each jam session, hopefully not too bawdy. Suit yourselves about that though !
You beat me to the post with the diddley and doodle (Rotter )
Dennis has a great site for folks like us who like to try the different approach to this music thingy ( That is after all what true folk music is - maybe ? )
Let us know how the electricary goes cos I want to try it.
How about some pics or audio ?
Good luck mate
Pete
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Post by tim on Jan 30, 2010 14:28:13 GMT
Hi
Drunken Sailor worked brilliantly thanks for the idea!
yeah i'm having a great time. I do love Dennis' site i really want to try the hang drum but cant find where to buy an empty gas tank. I bought the transducer but it was broken in the packed i'll get it replaced during the week and let you know how it goes.
Best wishes
Tim
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Post by ned on Jan 30, 2010 15:10:30 GMT
Hi Tim.
You cant buy empty gas tanks, there is normally a deposit charged.However they seem to get dumped everywhere, but make certain they are completely empty even if it is an inert gas any pressure can be dangerous! Try asking at your local recycling depot.
Good luck
Pete
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(come on man its not like ur ever going to play it!). The Buzzing onfo is great becouse a guitar of mine is buzzing and i think i can get rid of it.