Banjo tab /downloads

Subject: Banjo tab /downloads
From: oombanjo
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 01:50 PM

I have just done a google search for banjo tab//downloads,there are loads.Are there any that you would recommend for old time banjo.Also is there a programme that slows down the music whilst holding the tune thanks for any help. Oombanjo

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 03:24 PM

Are you asking for tune reccomendations or which is the best site? It's mostly Irish, but there is Slow Players.

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: oombanjo
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 04:20 PM

Thanks Sorcha,I will give it a try, although my preferance is old time American.

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 05:18 PM

Oombanjo - Here are some to try Tom Joad's Multimedia Celtic and Old Time Music site http://www.btinternet.com/~drcce/
Banjo Hangout - free banjo lessons, tabs, links, and more! Banjo players directory, and instrument reviews. http://www.banjohangout.org/
Clawhammer Banjo Instruction Sitehttp://www.virtualtradition.com/oldtime/slowjam/clawhammer/
This is the kind of request which appears from time to time on Mudcat so is worth following through for the benefit of us all. Although I have found and bookmarked these sites (probably in part from links supplied in different Mudcat threads) I haven't had time to properly check them out, but they look useful!
If you find them worthwhile, could you post back with a comment on how good they are?
Quack!
Geoff!

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 05:21 PM

There are some more clawhammer tab links on the www.virtualtradition.com site Click Here!
I hope some of this helps
Quack!
Geoff the Duck!

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: BanjoRay
Date: 30 Jun 02 - 06:37 PM

The best slow down software I've found is Amazing Slowdowner. I definitely prefer it to Transkriber. You can find it HERE. The free version gives you a good idea about its capabilities, then it's not expensive to register. I love it for Old Time ancient mp3 tracks and CDs because you can change the pitch of the recording to match what your banjo is tuned to. The slowed version sounds really clear, and it's very easy to use. The usual disclaimers.

Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: oombanjo
Date: 01 Jul 02 - 06:20 PM

Thanks Geoff, thanks Ray,Thanks all.Geoff |I o U a pint next time out. ps are you going to Silsden this year?

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 03 Jul 02 - 12:39 PM

Oombanjo - I don't know much about the Silsden thing. I seem to recall having seen a bluegrass festival advertised there a few years back - Is that what you refer to?
What exactly is it and when?
GtD!

Subject: RE: Help: Banjo tab /downloads
From: oombanjo
Date: 03 Jul 02 - 04:36 PM

Geoff Its a gathering, caravans and tents and mobies. Both the old timers and the bluegrassers get together for a hoedown. The place has its own pub and theatre set in the middle of the moor's.I will get back on and confirm the date.