Three weeks ago I suddenly and without warning came across and bought a used tenor banjo - as I reported here. After a few trials and tribulations with strings, bridge, resonator... as of today it is now fully functional and I can even pick out a tune! I've put Irish Tenor strings on it, tuned GDAE like a violin and mandolin, and plan to learn a jig or reel or two.
Barney McKenna is the godfather of Irish Tenor Banjo playing - just thought I'd mention it...
I've even found a site that does free tabs - things are looking up!
No, I'm not abandoning the uke... but when that tenor banjo appeared at an affordable price - like the price of a pair of shoes... how could I possibly not snap it up?
Just reporting.....
I do love the sound of a banjo.....
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