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| Posted: Thu Apr 29th, 2004 08:10 pm |
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I have just bought a new 4 string banjo tuned DBGE. I have read that this is the Chicago tuning and you play chords as you would with a guitar ignoring the top two guitar strings , is that true? Also can someone please tell me how you know what key a song is in when you look at the sheet music. When I bought my banjo I thought it would be simple (I only want to strum along to tunes) I'm having second thoughts now with all the different tunings styles etc  .I would be gratefull if anyone can help out with any of the above 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29th, 2004 08:57 pm |
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Hi Kev, welcome aboard. I've been trying to play uke for a few years now. I don't know anything about banjo, but my second uke was a Talina banjo uke. It sounds fine on many songs for just strumming along. Your post caught my eye because of the DGBE. This is also the same tuning for a regular baritone ukulele. So, if you want to strum chords with your banjo, you can get a bari uke chord chart from various sources. And yes, it is the same as the first four strings of guitar. enjoy, 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29th, 2004 09:14 pm |
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 Oh, yeah, what key?Well, look at the key signature at the start of each line of music, that's where all the sharps (#) and flats(b) are piled up. Count how many there are, then look at your reference circle of fifths wheel that tells you. Also, usually but not necessarily, the song starts/ends on the major chord for the key. And, if you want to transpose the whole song to a different key (so it's easier to sing), Mr. Tiki King has a transposing wheel in order of fifths. woo hoo, this is fun ...
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30th, 2004 08:06 am |
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Hi Kev, The 4-string banjo is a whole different animal than the 5-string and is played completely differently. I think what you have is a plectrum banjo (as opposed to a tenor, which is shorter and not tuned DGBE), and there are books you can find on it and even a few websites, but if you're interested in the type of banjo music on ezFolk (bluegrass and clawhammer) you would need a 5-string banjo to play that. If you want to learn how to play the 4-string banjo you can find a lot of good info at the following address... http://4shelties.com/banjos/ Good luck! 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30th, 2004 02:57 pm |
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 Many thanks for taking the time to reply I am now going to try your advice and will let you know how I get on.Thanks again Kev
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| Posted: Sun May 23rd, 2004 07:44 pm |
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Hi I'm back again (sorry if my questions are basic I am a beginner).Anyway could anyone tell me how to tune my four sting banjo to "C". Many thanks
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| Posted: Sun May 23rd, 2004 11:36 pm |
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Richard Hefner Administrator
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Hi Kev, Have you seen Mirek Patek's banjo site? He has a lot of info on different tunings and how you can play a 4-string to make it sound like a 5-string. He lists C tuning and several others on the following page... http://www.geocities.com/patekstylebanjo/
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