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| | Various banjo types used in Irish musicThis part of Irish banjo is about the instruments and the other tools of the trade for the working banjoist.
The banjo familyIn Irish/Celtic music the tenor banjo is the most common banjo for solo playing, while the five-string banjo is the one most rhythm banjoists use. There are other types though, such as:There are even more. Just take a look at the banjo family overview or the choosing a banjo page.
The care and feeding of a banjo- Banjo anatomy
- What the various parts of the banjo are called and what they do.
- Banjo setup and mainteneance
- How to keep your banjo in good shape. (including - among many other things, tips about banjo tuning and choosing the right strings.
- Irish banjo equipment All the little accessories you might need and/or want for your banjo.
Secondary instrumentsMany great Irish banjoists like to double on some other instrument for added variety. Here are some of the options.
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