For the first time ever in tablature, the complete set of 56 instrumental solos from Briggs' Banjo Instructor from 1855! This is the world's first banjo tutor ever printed. I have very meticulously transcribed every note of every instrumental solo and entabulated it for all 5-string banjos to play. When this book was printed, the banjo was tuned much lower and players read treble clef notation for the music. With this new tablature edition, anyone with a 5-string banjo can play it whether you're in a lower tuning for minstrel-style banjo playing or in modern C tuning. I've also included a complete transcription of the instructions for how to play the banjo from the original book. There is an 11 page introduction with information about Tom Briggs, a brief history of the banjo, and my own personal observations and things that I learned while researching this project. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Enter a 0 in the price box if you'd like to download this for free!

Larry & Joe in Woods Hole, January 18.

Larry & Joe are two deeply talented musicians who will play music without borders in a Woods Hole living room on January 18, 2023. Deets & tix here.

Looking for a 5 String Banjo? Here’s a beautiful Gibson RB-170. # 9906 on our website. #5stringbanjo (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMIEIdn1XW/?utm_medium=tumblr

アメリカのアパラチアンチューンを2つ

これはマウンテンマイナーという調弦で演奏しています。

5弦から ｇDBCD

Going trough Sunday like 🌪💨🕶 . . . . #sundayvibes #country #blues #soulful #banjo #5stringbanjo #vibes #goodvibes (at Brooklyn, New York)

I decided that Earl needed a new head this evening. #earlscruggsbanjo #gibsonbanjo #lookatallthoseparts #bluegrass #5stringbanjo (at Randolph, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAWfnxBAQou/?igshid=4pe3aqi7ga8h

Thanks to everyone for coming out and playing #slowandeasy #traditionalmusic #melodeon #mandolin #buttonbox #pianoaccordion #guitar #ukulele #tenorbanjo #5stringbanjo #whistle #recorder #angloconcertina #fiddle #clarinet #bodhran

So...... this happened today. My mother in law had this in the closet. Spent a fews hours cleaning her up. Fresh strings and tuned the head. #banjo #5stringbanjo #backtomyroots https://www.instagram.com/p/B5y_8n0nV5Z/?igshid=1u284g9xqoxfh

Another fine night of tunes with #liskeardslowandeasy #acoustic #traditionalmusic #melodeon #guitar #irishbanjo #duetconcertina #fiddle #recorder #whistle #pianoaccordion #banjolele #ukulele #mandolin #5stringbanjo #folkforall (at The Public Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GbTk6hF0n/?igshid=19pv0e38jbwiy

Buckley’s New Banjo Method - 1860 - Complete tablature transcription

Hi there! I'd like to invite you to download my brand new transcription of Buckley's New Banjo Method from 1860! I have transcribed all 138 instrumental solos in tablature for 5-string banjo. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Enter a 0 in the price box if you'd like to download this for free! 🪕❤️ https://kylegrayyoung.gumroad.com/l/buckley1860

Armrest of steun gemaakt voor de banjo. #omdathetkan Made a armrest for the #banjo #bluegrassbanjo #5string #5stringbanjo #scruggsstyle #diy #maker #makers #woodworking blablabla https://www.instagram.com/p/BvMr9k2FGhk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ahb8rvwm1v10

Just arrived a 1909 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie # 2 Model 5 String Banjo! #retrofret #brooklyn #vintageguitars #vintageguitar #retrofretvintageguitars #carrollgardens #chitarra #gitar #기타 #banjolove #whytelaydie #highquality #5stringbanjo #fairbanksbanjo #banjo #vintage5stringbanjo #banjo #banjoporn #madeinboston (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsER_xOgmvp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qmk90kgugtzg

Just tagged this banjo for sale! #epiphone #banjo #5string #5stringbanjo #epiphonebanjo #banjoforsale #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #forsale #pawn #pawnshop #pawntiques #fairmontwv #musicshop (at Pawntiques Emporium) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWZ67TBRSs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lm7lilyeba3c

Gibson Earl Scruggs Special 5-String Banjo. This is a rare bird indeed. I’m scared to play it! #gibsunday #earlscruggs #5stringbanjo #gibsonbanjo https://www.instagram.com/p/B50SGcOA2H_/?igshid=yybi474vt3qd

Tonight's #slowandeasy #angloconcertina #accordion #bouzouki #5stringbanjo #irishbanjo #melodeon #harp #mandolin #fiddle #whistle #ukulele #clarinet #saxophone #guitar