http://www.banjohangout.org Banjo Hangout - 'Beginner's Corner' Articles Forum Feed en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:00 CST Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:00 CST eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=157993 The most basic of questions. Do I attach a Banjo strap to the "J" hooks? Just picked up a Deering Goodtime for my fifty first B-day. Please advise. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:30 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=147713 Banjo Newsletter has posted the responses I wrote to 20 commonly asked questions from beginning pickers at their website http://www.banjonews.com/ I posted the questions in order of importance for someone starting from scratch. Feel free to comment here at this forum on both the rationale of the questions selected and the material in the responses. It would be good to know what both beginners and more experienced players think. Happy picking! Eddie Collins Mon, 11 May 2009 19:29:56 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=143337 All, Just a heads up that in conjunction with Banjo NewsLetter, I am now able to offer my first 5 years worth of articles (60 columns) as a compilation book. It comes with a CD that demonstrates all the referenced sound files. More information can be found on my web page: www.eddiecollins.biz. Many of the columns have been written in response to inquiries by readers like you. So always feel free to contact me with questions and/or 5-string related thoughts. Happy picking to all! Eddie Eddie Collins Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:40:45 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=140171 Got my sample issue and liked it so well I subscribed. Thanks for a GREAT publication. I still can't play a lick (well maybe a couple) but the BNL is so informative and tabs are great.......and just think if you subscribe you don't have to order back issues for tabs LOL Thanks, Debbie Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:09:02 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=127918 A tab of the traditional tune Sail Away Ladies is provided in the October, 2008 Beginner's Corner Column of Banjo NewsLetter. The solo is taken from my first break on the track from my new CD, Rapid Transit. I tried to keep it basic to allow others to try it. At the same time, I focussed on keeping it driving, through the way I attack the notes, not merely trying to play it fast. A sound clip is posted at my Hangout Home Page and also at the CD section of my website: www.eddiecollins.biz Eddie Collins Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:41:45 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=98589 The November 2007 column of Banjo Newsletter shows a way to play the melody to Salty Dog that is easy enough that most beginners will get it instantly. The approach is to take out syncopations and tricky passages and strike the melody notes exactly as the singer would sing them. The solo is taken from my book, "Bluegrass Jammer's Top 10," which has 10 solos/back-ups in this simplified/play-along format. See the Books section of www.eddiecollins.biz for more info. Happy picking, Eddie Eddie Collins Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:38:04 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=84537 Pickers, June '07s Banjo NewsLetter article attempts to address the apparent lack of information about how the songs of the Father of Bluegrass can be played on banjo. The focus this month is on his vocal tunes. The solo Molly and Tenbrooks is beyond a basic beginner's level, but offers insights as to how Scruggs style is appropriate for such tunes. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy picking, Eddie Collins Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:41:16 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=82498 Just had to comment on this months Tab. "The Crow" I loved it from the first time I heard it. It is an Absolutely beautiful tune. So glad to get the tab. Been pickin on it ever since I got Mays issue. Dogg gone sheriff you sure can render [img]http://www.musicaccord.net/Daveol5string/images/photos/thumbnails/kCzHyfZe.jpg_T.jpg[/img] Sat, 12 May 2007 11:03:40 CST