Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Fence We All Straddle

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Phill Gibson

When it comes to ways to learn the banjo or mandolin, there are a couple of different paths we can follow. Each path uses the same set of tools and so can look very similar to the other, but the … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass Owners Association Covenant

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Phill Gibson

No, this blog doesn’t have anything to do with an actual real estate entity. Read on for what it is about. I know how covenants work within a homeowners association. The new homeowner signs the covenant, promising to abide by … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics – 3 Essential Chords

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Phill Gibson

We started this series of basic lessons last time with the 4 essential rolls. Today, we’ll look at the 3 most common beginning chords. What is a chord, anyway? Without going into a good deal of music theory, you can … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics – Intro and 4 Essential Rolls

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Here’s another series of blogs I’ve started! This one is on beginning 5-string banjo techniques. Sometimes, it is hard to sort out all the required details from the extras when you’re just getting started in something complex; learning to play … Continue reading →

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