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Banjo Tunings and Chords

20 Dec 98 - 09:08 PM (#50372)
Subject: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Barbara Shaw

Does anyone know where I can find a chart of banjo chords in various tunings? I would like to print this down as a gift for Christmas but haven't been able to find anything worthwhile anywhere. I'm especially looking for C and double C tuning chord charts.


21 Dec 98 - 01:00 AM (#50406)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: murray@mpce.mq.edu.au

There is a lot of and links to other banjo sites here.

Murray


21 Dec 98 - 01:49 AM (#50410)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: O'Boyle

"Banjo chords in various tunings"....what apolite way of putting it.

Rick


21 Dec 98 - 12:30 PM (#50445)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Steve Latimer

I have a book that I picked up at Long & McQuade, a Canadian Music store chain, called the Banjo case chord book, It is a great little book that fits neatly into your banjo case and has all sorts of tunings and the chords for those tunings. I'm sorry I don't know the publisher as I am at the office and can't get my hands on it right now. I believe it cost me about $8.00 Canadian which is baout $5.25 U.S.


22 Dec 98 - 09:29 PM (#50574)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: BSeed

Barbara, the publisher of the book Steve mentioned is Amsco Publications--and the book lists for only $4.95. I know Guitar Center carries it, as do many folk specialty stores. --seed


22 Dec 98 - 11:26 PM (#50591)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: DonMeixner

The banjo case chord book gets my vote too. Very clearly done.

DRM


23 Dec 98 - 03:38 PM (#50699)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Barbara Shaw

Thanks, guys! Went on my lunch hour and picked up the Banjo Case Chord Book, and it's just perfect. I was actually looking for something FREE on the internet, but at $4.95, it was practically given away.

Mudcat Rules!


23 Dec 98 - 03:57 PM (#50705)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Steve Latimer

Barbara,

Glad to be of help. It's a great little book. Now does anyone know of a book or site that will keep a banjo in tune?

Keep on pickin'

Steve


23 Dec 98 - 09:07 PM (#50758)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Barbara Shaw

I don't know how to keep it in tune, but you can get the banjo player to tune up REAL FAST by starting without him.


24 Dec 98 - 04:56 PM (#50854)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Guy Wolff

THere was a great square dance fiddler here in Litchfeild county ct.who loved starting off in G move to F or B flat just to watch us youngsers go nuts trying to keep up.It was very entertaining for banjo work.Great tunes meny keys .Merry Christmas to all....


24 Dec 98 - 11:06 PM (#50891)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: BSeed

Steve, the real question is "Does anyone know of a book that will keep a banjo in its case?"

--seed (If I'd keep mine in its case, I'd get a lot fewer books thrown at me.


29 Dec 98 - 10:01 AM (#51240)
Subject: RE: Banjo Tunings and Chords
From: Steve Latimer

There is nothing better to clear a bar at closing time than to pick up a banjo.