Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Road in Song

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Phill Gibson

What is it about the open road that is so appealing in song? It pops up so often – in rock, blues, bluegrass, country, you name it. For as long as people have wanted to get away from something, surely … Continue reading →

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How I Measure Banjo Speed

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Most musicians measure speed in beats per minute (BMP), which is pretty intuitive for most folks. It’s also part of our standard system of musical notation, so we should all get to know it; so many beats per measure, depending … Continue reading →

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