[Dixielandjazz] Banjo or Guitar

[Eric Holroyd]

Dave Stoddard said:

>You might want to start out with guitar tunings and fingerings on a 
>six-string banjo, often referred to as a banjitar.

>For an inexpensive try-out instrument, try a Gold Tone.

>For a better-quality instrument, try a Deering.

> If you worry about being authentic, then remember--if it was good enough 
> for Johnny St. Cyr, it should be authentic enough for you.

I’d like to add Clancy Hayes as a great player of six string banjo tuned 
like a guitar.

He was one of the best ever, and was a true entertainer too.

He knew all the good songs, including the verses.

I regret that I never had the chance to meet him.

What a guy!

Eric Holroyd
Sydney, Australia