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banjo

31-10-2006 03:36PM

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byrner88

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im thinking of learning to play the banjo. but the thing is . is it hard to play? do they cost much? should i buy a new or secondhand one?

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#2 02-11-2006 11:28PM

crosstownk

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I often thought of buying one but never got around to it. I've already got 2 keyboards, a piano, an electric guitar, a trumpet, a clarinet and a violin. Mrs crosstownk would kill me if I took up another instrument!!!

Anyway, here's an inexpensive banjo that may suit a beginner. > http://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_hbj-26_banjo.htm

I've no idea as to how easy/difficult it is to play.

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#3 29-11-2006 07:11PM

banjopaul

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you have to be a bit more specific, there are a good few different types of banjo. I play a tenor banjo which has four strings and is suites to irish traditional music. Other banjos work for other genres. I strongly recommend this site if you interested in banjos http://www.banjohangout.org

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