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Great reasons to learn the banjo
by Jonathan Lowson
on December 2, 2018 at 7:30 pm
updated June 28, 2023 at 1:37 pm
The banjo is one of the most fun instruments to play. A favourite of musicians for years, this versatile instrument is used across a wide variety of music from the twanging country for which it is most well-known, to even finding its way into modern pop and rock tracks. Are you think of learning how […]
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Everything You Need to Know About How to Tune a Banjo
by Jonathan Lowson
on August 9, 2018 at 7:45 pm
updated August 9, 2021 at 2:22 pm
Are you looking to take up a new instrument? Then you have come to the right place as the banjo is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a new hobby! The banjo is a magnificent instrument to play and you may be thinking about all of the different, amazing songs that you will be […]
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How easy is it to play duelling banjos
by Jonathan Lowson
on July 7, 2018 at 2:56 pm
‘Duelling Banjos’ is one of the most famous songs that’s played on the banjo, but just because it’s so famous doesn’t mean it’s difficult to play. The great news is that it’s straightforward for beginners to learn… With just a few simple chords you can quickly start playing ‘Duelling Banjos’ plus get the skills to […]
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Why learn to play duelling banjos
by Jonathan Lowson
on June 4, 2018 at 5:36 pm
Reason number 1: All your friends will recognise it. Out of all the banjo songs out there, ‘Duelling Banjos’ is one of the most well-recognised songs of all time. This means that most of your friends will have probably heard it at some point in their life. Why not learn to play a song that […]
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Is duelling banjos a hard song to learn
by Jonathan Lowson
on May 2, 2018 at 3:08 pm
When you’re thinking about playing the banjo, ‘Duelling Banjos’ is one of the greatest and well-known banjo songs worldwide. It’s actually got a rich history behind it, read more about that here. Is Duelling Banjos too hard for a beginner to learn?… In fact, it’s actually an excellent song for beginners, here are 4 reasons […]
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How duelling banjos became a famous song
by Jonathan Lowson
on April 1, 2018 at 3:20 pm
Who actually wrote the song?… Duelling Banjos was initially composed by Arthur Smith (Sometimes called Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith) in 1954 and was first called ‘Feudin’ Banjos’! It contained all sorts of entertaining riffs from another classic song, ‘Yankee Doodle.’ Originally, Dulling Banjos (or Dueling Banjos) was called something else… When Smith first recorded ‘Feudin’ […]
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What instruments do I need for duelling banjos
by Jonathan Lowson
on March 5, 2018 at 3:22 pm
As you’ve probably guessed, the name ‘Duelling Banjos’ kinda gives it away… Originally the song was composed on the banjo for the banjo, so this is a great place to start. Along with the banjo, one of the best instruments to play this classic on is the guitar… The guitar not only makes a fantastic […]
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