Celtic Banjo

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A group dedicated to Celtic music played on all kinds of banjos in all kinds of styles.

152 Members, Created 6/10/2011 -

Administrators: Banjowen (owner) , imac50 , Tom Hanway

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Irish Jigs For 5 String Banjo

Hi Guys. Not posted on here for a while but thought I'd give you heads up re. my new book of Tabs for Banjo - 'Irish Jigs For 5 String Banjo'. 16 great popular Jigs (6/8 time) all with... Read More
From ronh2510 6 years ago
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Peeler's Jacket, melodic clawhammer style

Heya, it's just that and nothing more: the Peeler's Jacket, played melodic clawhammer style. Hope you like... Read More
From sethswingle 10 years ago
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The Broken Pledge/Johnny's Wedding

Here's a couple of reels on 5 string banjo, Dmin and Gmin. Gminor Reels are scarce enough out there but Johnny's Wedding is a really nice... Read More
From PaddyKiernan 10 years ago
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Use tenor banjo ukulele as Irish tenor?

I'm interested in getting two banjos I don't already have: a large-pot (11-12") tenor banjo ukulele, and an Irish tenor banjo. Seeing the new... Read More
From AlpacaLips 10 years ago
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English Fiddle Tunes For Banjo

Hi there everyone. Here (at last!) is my new book of 'English Fiddle Tunes For Banjo' (Hot off the press Jan 2016). 25 great tunes selected form the catalogues of English country... Read More
From ronh2510 10 years ago
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Event: (untitled) Linked by maryzcox 12 years ago
Blog Entry: Playing banjo on BBC radio Scotland Linked by garry78 13 years ago
MP3: Colemans March Linked by Banjowen 13 years ago
	Childgrove - an English dance tune Linked by AllanJ 13 years ago: ..well ok it's not strictly Celtic..
	Gaspe Reel/ Banjo/Mary Z Cox Linked by maryzcox 13 years ago
	1927 Epiphone Artist Tenor Linked by banjopaul100 13 years ago
Tablature: Swallowtail Jig, The Linked by Tom Hanway 13 years ago: The prototype Tom Hanway Stelling Swallowtail is named for this jig, also the reel, and the book Swallow Barn. Here's the whole tune in E Dorian mode with melodic and rhythmic variations.
Tablature: Anach Cuain (E Dorian/Beginner) Linked by Tom Hanway 13 years ago: Moved from the standard A Dorian to E Dorian, this is a beginner version of the famous Irish air and lament. I've added fretting-hand fingerings. Enjoy!
Tablature: Swallowtail Jig, The (Opening Phrase) Linked by Tom Hanway 13 years ago: This is an exercise in Celtic fingerstyle banjo illustrating possible melodic variations for the opening phrase of this jig, also comfortable fretting-hand and picking-hand options. (E Dorian)
Tablature: Anach Cuain (Air/Lament) Linked by Tom Hanway 13 years ago: The famous Irish air and lament, based on Dolly MacMahon's sean-nos version in A Dorian. This is highly ornamented. It's can also be played in 3/4 and in 6/8, as jig, known as 'The Sheep in the Boat'.