Banjo

What do we know

• The banjo can have 4, 5 or 6 strings• It looks like a guitar

What do I want to know

How to play itWhere did it originate How many cultures play How many different types are thereWho were the famous people that played it

When was it made?

• The banjo was developed in the 18th century.• The banjo is frequently associated with

country, folk, Irish traditional and bluegrass music. Historically, the banjo occupied a central place in African American traditional music, before becoming popular in the minstrel shows of the 19th century.

Technique

• Two techniques closely associated with the banjo are rolls and drones. Rolls are right hand accompaniment fingering pattern[s] that consist of eight notes that subdivide each measure. Drone notes are quick little notes [typically eighth notes, always played on the 5th string to fill in around the melody notes [typically eighth notes.

How many different banjos are there

• There are seven different banjos. 4,5,6 string banjos. Cello banjo, Notable players, Modern banjo and Open-back and resonator.

Is it easy or hard

Who are the famous people that play the Banjo