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~ Banjo: Week 3 ~
July 13-17
July 13-17
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Dance | Movement | Human Arts | Youth Program | Visual Arts
Clawhammer Old-time Banjo I, and Some Pete Seeger - from Scratch
All you need is a 5-string banjo and a capo. In this beginner’s course the instructor will cover basic tunings, right-hand technique and teach some fun, simple tunes. Bill was a great friend to the legendary Pete Seeger and will share some of Pete’s banjo stylings in this class. Skill Level A Period 1 ~ Bill Vanaver
Old-Time Banjo and Songs
Singing with the banjo is a primary feature to a happy life. If I am feeling low down and have reached a point where I have low regard for myself, I often recall the fulfillment gratified by closing my eyes and singing a favorite old folk song while playing the banjo. The possibilities for simple counterpoint and accompanying harmonies are right close under my hand. It is so great. Of course, you need a banjo and a song to sing. Come on. Skill Level B/C Period 4 ~ Bob Lucas
Old-Time Banjo with Sammy Lind
Learn clawhammer and 2-finger style banjo from one of old-time music’s great players. Best known for his fiddle prowess, Sammy is equally at home on the banjo. You can hear his music online with the Foghorn Stringband. Skill Level C Period 2 ~ Sammy Lind
All you need is a 5-string banjo and a capo. In this beginner’s course the instructor will cover basic tunings, right-hand technique and teach some fun, simple tunes. Bill was a great friend to the legendary Pete Seeger and will share some of Pete’s banjo stylings in this class. Skill Level A Period 1 ~ Bill Vanaver
Old-Time Banjo and Songs
Singing with the banjo is a primary feature to a happy life. If I am feeling low down and have reached a point where I have low regard for myself, I often recall the fulfillment gratified by closing my eyes and singing a favorite old folk song while playing the banjo. The possibilities for simple counterpoint and accompanying harmonies are right close under my hand. It is so great. Of course, you need a banjo and a song to sing. Come on. Skill Level B/C Period 4 ~ Bob Lucas
Old-Time Banjo with Sammy Lind
Learn clawhammer and 2-finger style banjo from one of old-time music’s great players. Best known for his fiddle prowess, Sammy is equally at home on the banjo. You can hear his music online with the Foghorn Stringband. Skill Level C Period 2 ~ Sammy Lind