Banjo guitar
Banjo guitar, also known as banjitarfive-string banjo.
The banjo guitar differs from the standard five-string banjo in the number of strings, playing and tuning methods, and a slightly different timbre. The first versions of six-string banjos were introduced in the late 19th century though did not gain popularity. The concept was reintroduced in the mid to late 20th century.
Banjo guitar players
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A number of musicians have played banjo guitars or guitjos, and one a double-necked guitjo.
- Danny Barker
- Clint Black
- Norman Blake
- Buckethead
- Mark Butler
- Ali Campbell
- Eric Church
- David Crowder
- Clancy Hayes
- Kevin Hayes[citation needed]
- Terri Hendrix
- Steve Howe
- Papa Charlie Jackson
- Steve James
- Larry LaLonde of Primus
- Taj Mahal
- Harry Manx
- Steve Martin
- Dave Matthews
- Robert May
- Sam McGee
- John McCutcheon
- Kacey Musgraves
- Harvey Reid
- Django Reinhardt
- Ed Robertson
- Janet Robin
- Ryan Ross
- Joe Satriani
- Joe Scott of Acoustic Eidolon, ("double-necked guitjo")[4]
- John Sebastian
- Bruce Springsteen
- Jim Stafford
- Johnny St. Cyr
- Billy Strings
- Taylor Swift
- James Taylor
- Keith Urban
- Doc Watson
- Sylvester Weaver
- Neil Young
See also
- Banjo mandolin
- Banjo ukulele
- Cümbüş
- Dojo (instrument)
References
- ^ Race, Paul. "What Is A Banjitar? - A Brief History of the 6 String Banjo". Blog.deeringbanjos.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- ^ "Banjo, Guitar and Banjitar". 30 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ Sebastian, Matt (2005-01-27). "One-of-a-Kind Instrument Gives Duo Unique Sound". Boulder Daily Camera. Archived from the original on June 22, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
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