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| Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2008 02:47 pm |
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Shamrocker. Approved
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Hi, All. Can anyone recommend good, generally available books on the developement of the instrument? I hope to do a comparative study of the early instrument and the modern 5-string as a university project. I'll be looking at the nuts-and-bolts instrument and its musical/social contexts as well. Many Thanks. Harry.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 1st, 2008 12:08 am |
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Lyle Konigsberg Approved 
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Gura and Bollman is a good place to start (see http://www.ezfolk.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?asinsearch=0807824844 ) as is Carlin's study (see http://www.ezfolk.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?asinsearch=0786428740 )
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| Posted: Fri Feb 1st, 2008 05:54 am |
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banjo brad Super Moderator 
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Like Lyle said, the Carlin book (I need to get it). Also, "That Half-Barbaric Twang The Banjo in American Popular Culture" by Karen Linn and, of course, "The Afro-American Traditions of the Folk Banjo" by CeCe Conway. You might try contacting the archives at the University of North Carolina, whene Conway did her work, and try to see what the Congressional Library has available on line (I notice you're in Ireland, so getting to see the works hands on might be a problem). Good luck with your research. Brad Last edited on Fri Feb 1st, 2008 05:57 am by banjo brad ____________________ ezFolk Help Brad Prickly Pear Music Banjo Brad's ezFolk page TOTMC |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 2nd, 2008 06:08 am |
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banjo brad Super Moderator
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I'd also suggest you consider subscribing to Banjo_L, a great resource of banjo historians, players and makers. For instructions on how to subscribe, check their homepage: Banjo-L.org And check out the Banjo Hangout Brad
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| Posted: Tue Feb 5th, 2008 03:05 pm |
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Shamrocker. Approved
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Thanks for the leads, gents. Regards, Harry. 
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