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For fans and students of legendary banjo player and innovative teacher Roger Sprung

49 Members, Created 4/4/2011 -

Administrators: Rich Weill (owner)


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Roger called today

I just got off the phone with Roger.  After I saw the notice that he had some surgery done - Aorta stuff, as he put it - I sent him a note, and a CD to help him get better.  Roger called... Read More
From Brooklynbanjoboy 9 years ago
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Question on Roger's Instructional CD

I was asked if I knew of an audio only program for learning banjo; no video, no tab, purely audio.  The only one I know of is Roger's, although I do know of some that contain tab and/or... Read More
From BluegrassWarehouse 10 years ago
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Practicing Forms of Sprung Worship

In the early '90s, from time to time, Roger used to drive down from Connecticut and pick at my old jam at Dempsey's Pub, Greenwich Village, NYC. He would challenge us with interesting tunes,... Read More
From Tom Hanway 11 years ago
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Not a fan of the Sprung method

  As I think I've mentioned elsewhere on the BHO long ago, my banjo career was almost derailed right from the start by Sprung's seven-beat method (1, 1-2-3, 1-2-3) index finger lead.... Read More
From coelhoe 11 years ago
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Roger Sprung at Galax

I just wanted to post what a great time I had at Roger's camp at Galax.  As usual, I had a great time along with everyone else.  Thanks Roger, your music and personality are a... Read More
From Couchie 11 years ago
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ROGER SPRUNG INTERVIEW
Linked by Rich Weill 5 years ago

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Roger Sprung ABM Hall of Fame Video
Linked by Rich Weill 5 years ago

Tablature: All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos) 4th Variation
Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: In memory of Bill Keith, here is a lovely Welsh air in Celtic fingerstyle that can be played as a Christmas tune.

Blog Entry: What is the 'Celtic' in Folk Music Culture?
Linked by Tom Hanway 10 years ago: Today, use of either English or French symbolises social and material success while use of a living Celtic language symbolises powerlessness, backwardness or clannishness.

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Roger Sprung's Play Along Instruction Record for the 5 String Banjo
Linked by Rich Weill 11 years ago

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Roger Sprung in Washington Square Park
Linked by Rich Weill 13 years ago

Blog Entry: Roger Sprung's "Incomplete Forward Roll"
Linked by Rich Weill 13 years ago

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Galax 2012 Roger Sprung Jam (part 4)
Linked by Rich Weill 14 years ago

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Galax 2012 Roger Sprung Jam (part 3)
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Galax 2012 Roger Sprung Jam (part 2)
Linked by Rich Weill 14 years ago

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