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Oct 3

Alan Jones replied to Mike "Ormepipes" Orme's discussion Carolan Tunes we are Learning in the group Turlough O'Carolan (1670 - 1738)

"https://youtu.be/a3tnySPuMgQ ; My attempt at Carolan's Concerto."

Oct 3

Alan Jones commented on Dick Glasgow's group The Irish Tenor Banjo!

"https://youtu.be/ni6bIRohd1s ; Angelina Carberry should be on that list. She has a wonderful easy style of playing. "

Oct 3

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Time flies

Five years since I posted in this blog. So much has changed. First on all the Copeland has gone and have since owned a Goodtime, a Barnes & Mullins and finally a Deering Eagle II, which is my only banjo now. I have progressed enough now to be playing in a 15 piece Folk Ensemble/ceilidh band. and a duo known as Barnsdale Hood. Also on the 2nd Sunday afternoon of each month I run a tune session in Barnsley.See More

Oct 3

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Alan Jones commented on Tradconnect Reviews's page UK/Europe and elsewhere - Irish Traditional Irish Sessions Listing

"Bull and Fairhouse Public House, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL, 3rd Sunday of each month, 2pm has now moved to the Grey Horse ans Kirkgate, Wakefield, Same times. The Slow session at Barnsley Trades Club Lounge, on…"

Feb 6

Alan Jones replied to Dick Glasgow's discussion What Tenor Banjos do you play? in the group The Irish Tenor Banjo!

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Town: Barnsley

Your County or State: South Yorkshire

What Instrument ( inc Voice ) Do You Play ?: Irish Tenor Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar and Concertina

What level are you at ?: Intermediate Level 2 (5 years+)

Provide any other information here: I mainly play Irish Tenor Banjo now, though occasionally fiddle and mandolin. I am a beginner with the concertina(anglo), and the guitar I have been playing for about 45 years but not being a singer hardly ever pick it up these days.

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Five years since I posted in this blog. So much has changed. First on all the Copeland has gone and have since owned a Goodtime, a Barnes & Mullins and finally a Deering Eagle II, which is my only banjo now. I have progressed enough now to be playing in a 15 piece Folk Ensemble/ceilidh band. and a duo known as Barnsdale Hood. Also on the 2nd Sunday afternoon of each month I run a tune session in Barnsley.

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Posted on January 13, 2013 at 21:17 1 Comment 0 Likes

Having played the fiddle and mandolin for nearly twenty years I have never been satisfied with the volume of the mandolin and my intonation on the fiddle especially in the faster tunes leaves a bit to be desired, I thought I would have a go with a new instrument.

I am now awaiting delivery of a Copeland 19 fret Irish tenor banjo from a Shop in Dublin. Any tips on playing and/or setting up would be much appreciated.

I will report how I am getting on with it as progress is made…

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