Word Finder - banjo

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A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

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I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...

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Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.

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An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.

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(Dagenham) A cul-de-sac with a round end.

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To play a banjo.

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To beat, to knock down.

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To shell or attack (a target).

This was just him and his voice, no banjo ukulele or guitar.

Stringed instruments include orchestra instruments like the violin, cello, viola, and string bass, as well as the banjo, harp, and mandolin.

The style of music you want to play will determine the banjo model you'll want to buy.

This tool can also be used to look up chords for banjo, mandolin or bass, and the related Scalerator can be used to look up how to play scales.

People may remember seeing a television news piece about Grand Theft Auto but they have never heard of Banjo Kazooie, Gran Tourismo or any of their other non-violent counterparts.

However, rewind back a couple of weeks and against Watford we couldn't hit a cow's backside with a banjo.

I am trying to learn five string bluegrass banjo, but have not found anyone who knows much about it until now!

All in all a good debut performance and interesting use of the old banjo - come back soon I say.

His clawhammer banjo is quickly surpassing mine too, the scamp... Hope you had a good New Year do.

Over the summer of '92, Pip Dylan let his hands heal whilst mastering the five-string banjo.

We guarantee this book will get you started playing bluegrass banjo.

Well known on the local folk scene from the 70's for his comic compositions, singing and playing his ukulele banjo.

Dixieland- a Dixieland banjo is a 4-stringed instrument.

Clawhammer- Individuals that enjoy a strumming method called mountain or frailing favor the clawhammer banjo.

People who use this type of banjo don't use picks.

Bluegrass- is an old American style of music that is different from the other styles of music played on the banjo.

Whether you are an adult or a child, there are some basics you should know about how to buy a banjo.

The simplest thing to figure out for beginners is the size of the banjo they will need.

Children under the age of 10 will typically need a child-size banjo.

Everyone else should use an adult sized banjo.

Beginners who are shifting from guitar to banjo usually start with a 4-string model and then work up to the 5 or 6-string models.

The open back banjo became popular again after the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" was released.

If it weighs less than 6 pounds, it is usually a low quality banjo and will cost $50 to $200.

While it is easier to learn the banjo if you already know how to play the guitar, it is not necessary.

The banjo is an easy instrument to play, especially if you start with the 4-string model.

There are many DVD's that teach you how to play banjo and there are many teachers ready to take on new students.

Alex was a Golden Retriever and Irish Setter mix whose real name was "Banjo".

The banjo, another important instrumental aspect of country western dancing in these early days, derives from Africa.

The dance group consists of 11 dancers ranging in age from 13 to 25 and is led and choreographed by Ashley Banjo.

Country - Featuring both old ballads and current takes, country music is known for its fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar.

The open back banjo has a muted sound because the clothing the player is wearing muffles the sound being projected backwards.

An open back banjo is perfect when playing for yourself or a small group of people.

A resonator model banjo projects the sound forward and is perfect for someone playing for a large group of people or an audience.

The number of brackets used on the banjo model you use will increase the sound clarity.

The brackets are what hold the head on the pot assembly (the round part of the banjo).

It can also be a nightmare if you rush out and purchase one without treating the transaction like buying a new car or even a banjo.

Similar systems are in place for other instruments, including the bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, and even free reed aerophones like the harmonica.

Richard plays banjo, bass, mandolin, guitar or anything he can get a sound out of.

I mean, we're all older now, and Rob's bought a banjo, so it seemed the way to go.

We are delighted to announce the release of our first video product, designed to help 5 string banjo players learn from tablature.

Kev also plays a mean harmonica (Shine) and banjo.

In the evening, Mr Jones can also play the harmonium or the banjo, recently introduced from America.

If Banjo brings her enough Hollow Honeycombs, this potential lifesaver will work her magic on that all-important health bar.

Sammy tells me that Ronnie is also a top notch banjo picker (currently with Lynn Morris) and an accomplished mandolinist.

He included music from the classical, ragtime, jazz and banjo repertoire.

This popular traditional jazz sextet was formed six years ago and comprises of drums, bass, banjo, trumpet, clarinet and trombone.

Parsons recorded five albums with the Byrds on which he played drums, banjo, guitar, pedal steel, harmonica, and sang.

Banjo dog twisted, turned with Meridian Green pushing Gene Parsons by supplying fast strummed rhythm.

My problem is that I can't read your banjo tab with my Macintosh.

I 'm sure she is the spitting image of my ' Banjo '.