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Banjo

Banjo
Instrument information
NameBanjo
Hornbostel-Sachs classification321.322-5
Developed18th century
Playing range
(a standard tuned four-string banjo)

Banjo

TitleHelmholtz notation
Label1Note:
Data1This article uses Helmholtz pitch notation to define banjo tunings.

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The banjo is a stringed instrument with, typically, four or five strings, which vibrate a membrane of plastic material or animal hide stretched over a circular frame. Simpler forms of the instrument were fashioned by enslaved Africans in Colonial America, adapted from several African instruments of the same basic design.

There are several theories concerning the origin of the name banjo. It may derive from the Kimbundu term mbanza. Some etymologists believe it comes from a dialectal pronunciation of the Portuguese "bandore" or from an early anglicisation of the Spanish word "bandurria", though other research suggests that it may come from a Senegambian term for a bamboo stick formerly used for the instrument's neck.

Banjo Video

Florida Today Coverage and footage of the Guinness Event Worlds Fastest Banjo Player, Grammy Nominated Banjo Player Todd Taylor Sets New World Record
2.27 min. | 4.71 user rating
19 Rapper, 1 Track: Video zum Mammut Remix von "Der Beweis" aus der John Bello Story 2! Kool Savas feat. Olli Banjo, Plan B, Maeckes, Caput, Mo Trip, Ercandize, Kobra, Franky Kubrick, Sizzlac, Laas Unltd., Jifusi, Phreaky Flave, Amar, Germany, Favorite, Kaas & Vega, Produziert von Melbeatz Album bestellen: www.amazon.de Download @ iTunes Store: itunes.apple.com Download @ Musicload.de: www.musicload.de Lyrics zum nachlesen & ausdrucken auf www.koolsavas.de Lyrics! www.koolsavas.de http www.myspace.com
7.50 min. | 4.86 user rating
"Immer wenn ich rhyme", die erste Single aus dem neuen Kool Savas Album "John Bello Story 3" (Platz #4 in den deutschen Albumcharts!), prod. by Melbeatz & !Big Bazz, ab jetzt im Handel / auf iTunes erhältlich! Lyrics: www.koolsavas.de Album bestellen: www.amazon.de Download @ iTunes Store: itunes.apple.com Download @ Musicload.de: www.musicload.de Single (mit Instrumental & Acapella) ab sofort bei iTunes / Musicload.de / Amazon MP3 als Download erhältlich! www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.koolsavas.de http www.koolsavas.de www.facebook.com www.twitter.com
4.42 min. | 4.86 user rating
Das ist der Rhythmus meines Lebens! Videoclip zu Kool Savas' Hitsingle prod. by Sir Jai aus dem aktuellen Top 4 Album "John Bello Story 3", seit dem 12.03.2010 im Handel und als Download erhältlich! Support the Artist! Video done by !Bazz Lyrics: www.koolsavas.de G-SHOCK Gewinnspiel: www.g-shock.eu Tracklist "John Bello Story 3": 01. Denn ein Bello kommt selten allein 02. Immer wenn ich Rhyme - feat. Olli Banjo, Azad, Moe Mitchell 03. Mach doch Deinen Scheiß - feat. Mo Trip, Olli Banjo, Franky Kubrick, Kaas 04. Myspace - feat.Olli Banjo, Mo Trip, Moe Mitchell 05. Sei nicht schüchtern - feat. Sinan, Ercandize 06. Booyaka Shot - feat. Caput 07. Weg nach draußen 08. Orchestrator - feat. Ercandize 09. Merk Dir meinen Namen - feat. Franky Kubrick, Olli Banjo, Mo Trip, Moe Mitchell 10. Afsoun & Derya Skit 11. Rhythmus meines Lebens 12. Immer das schlechte (Stop Stop) - feat. Curse, Olli Banjo, Ercandize, Amar 13. Techno Pilot - feat. Olli Banjo 14. Weck mich nicht auf - feat. Curse & Moe Mitchell 15. Die John Bello Story erzählt von Franky Kubrick und Moe Mitchell 16. Tribut CD 2 (Nur Essah-Edition) 01. Halluzinationen - feat. Ercandize, Amar 02. Immer wenn ich Rhyme (Mammut Remix) - feat. Curse, Franky Kubrick, Tone, Patrick mit Absicht, Kitty Kat, Ercandize, Amar, Sinan, Vega, Tua, Kaas, Fiva MC, Mo Trip 03. 30 Sekunden - feat. Olli Banjo, Mo Trip, Alex Prince 04. Rewind - feat. Ying Yang Twins 05. Buddy Ogün Skit 06. Wand 07. Weck mich nicht auf - feat. Curse & Moe Mitchell <b>...</b>
3.48 min. | 4.90 user rating
Back to the old school: Das Video zu Kool Savas "Rapfilm" (Additional Vocals: Fler, Eißfeldt, Curse, Olli Banjo, Torch & Azad) aus der John Bello Story 2 "Brainwash-Edition", jetzt im Handel! Lyrics: www.koolsavas.de Album bestellen: www.amazon.de iTunes Store: itunes.apple.com Musicload.de: www.musicload.de Mehr Infos zur Brainwash-Edition hier: blogs.myspace.com John Bello Story 2: Brainwash-Edition Tracklist! CD: 01. Futurama 02. So Heiss feat. Amar, Ercandize & Curse 03. Bagger feat. Sizzlac, Caput & Moe Mitchell 04. Fick nicht mit uns (Tua RMX) feat. Amar, Ercandize & Moe Mitchell 05. Legt Euch ins Zeug feat. Amar, Kaas & Moe Mitchell 06. Brainwash 2 feat. Dem Franchize Boyz 07. Feuer (Riptor RMX) feat. Ercandize, Amar, Caput, MottaMan 08. Charisma feat. 40 Glocc 09. Krone (Strike RMX) feat. Franky Kubrick, Moe Mitchell & Amaris 10. Holiday Hoe feat. Franky Kubrick & Moe Mitchell 11. Bellomann feat. Sizzlac & Caput 12. Gladiator feat. Amar 13. Nur ein Skit 14. Letzeee gooo (LAASAVAS) feat. Laas Unltd. 15. Brainwash 3 feat. KAAS & Moe Mitchell 16. Beweis 2 (Mammut Remix) feat. Olli Banjo, Plan B, Maeckes, Caput, Mo Trip, Ercandize, Kobra, Franky Kubrick, Sizzlac, Laas Unltd., Jifusi, Phreaky Flave, Amar, Germany, Favorite, Kaas & Vega 17. Rapfilm (Additional Vocals: Fler, Eißfeldt, Curse, Olli Banjo, Torch & Azad) DVD: (ca. 120 Min.) - Bellomovie: Proben, Live, Backstage - Bello on Air: Videos & Making ofs - Bello Live: Dr. Essah on Stage - Bello Shoot: Foto-Slideshow <b>...</b>
3.87 min. | 4.85 user rating
Cool music, gets ur feet tappin'
4.18 min. | 4.94 user rating
We hope you like our version of this classic tune.
2.23 min. | 4.80 user rating
This would be myself playing the theme music from Star Wars on my 1996 Gibson RB-3 banjo.
1.72 min. | 4.56 user rating
Uiuiuiui, Techno-Polizei! Das neue Video zur 2. Single "Techno Pilot" aus dem Top 5 Kool Savas Album "John Bello Story 3" - Jetzt im Handel und im iTunes Store erhältlich! Maxi CD & Download out now! Tracklist: 01. Techno Pilot feat. Olli Banjo 02. Techno Pilot feat. Olli Banjo, Frauenarzt & Manny Marc (Dumme Jungs Remix) 03. Immer wenn ich Rhyme feat. Olli Banjo, Azad & Moe Mitchell 04. Immer wenn ich Rhyme feat. Olli Banjo, Azad & Moe Mitchell (Ryo Roesch Remix) 05. (iTunes Exclusive) Techno Pilot feat. Olli Banjo (Sir Jai Remix) + Techno Pilot Sticker Single bei Amazon bestellen: www.amazon.de Album Download @ iTunes: itunes.apple.com Album Download @ Musicload: www.musicload.de www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.facebook.com www.twitter.com www.studivz.net
3.85 min. | 4.67 user rating
Another bedroom practice of Earl Scruggs's Flint Hill Special. Brothers Jonny Mizzone age 8 on banjo, Robbie Mizzone age 12 on fiddle, and Tommy Mizzone age 13 on guitar. www.sleepymanbanjo.com http
1.33 min. | 4.97 user rating

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Free Friday mp3: Banjo or Freakout, 'Frosty The Snowman' - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com Tweet this news
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WBGH--There were also other instruments as well including an electric guitar, -banjo-, flute and trumpet. Company president Bruce Boyea says the acoustics are ... - Date : Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:57:02 GMT+00:00
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Pekin Daily Times--Doug Godke of Pekin said, “I want my son to get a job in Chicago close to his girlfriend, a -banjo-, and lessons on how to play it. ... - Date : Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:02:40 GMT+00:00
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Gibson--Donald Lineberger, a renowned left-handed -banjo- player who worked with Bill Monroe and Glen Campbell died Sunday night in Valdosta, GA. ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:05:44 GMT+00:00
Easton Banjo Players Strike a Christmas Chord - The Daily Easton Tweet this news
The Daily Easton--Mick Reed beams at the crowd while jamming with the Easton -Banjo- Society during the Fairfield Memorial Day Parade. ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:08:11 GMT+00:00
Artist famed for Deseret Alphabet work spreads holiday cheer through banjo - Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Tweet this news
Salt Lake Tribune (blog)--Local artist (famous for his work of the Deseret Alphabet) Bob Moss is spreading some holiday cheer with four relatively recent songs posted on YouTube. ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:59:31 GMT+00:00
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Bluegrass music

Typical instrumentsacoustic guitar * banjo * Dobro * violin * mandolin * upright bass
Stylistic originsblues * country music * folk music
Sub- and fusion genrestraditional bluegrass * progressive bluegrass * bluegrass gospel * jam band * Czech bluegrass
Notable festivalsBill Monroe's Bean Blossom Festival * California Bluegrass Association Father's Day Bluegrass Festival * Delfest * Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival * High Sierra Music Festival * Kentucky Festival of the Bluegrass * Merlefest * Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival * San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival * South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival * River City Bluegrass Festival * Rockygrass * Telluride Bluegrass Festival * Wintergrass
OtherInternational Bluegrass Music Museum * International Bluegrass Music Association * International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame



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