It is normally tuned to C,G,B,D like a 5-string banjo in dropped C tuning. The Plectrum banjo has a longer neck than the tenor banjo, normally 22 frets. And any of our tenor banjos can be supplied in this tuning 4-string Tenor banjo in other styles played in guitar tuning (Chicago) Tuned D,G,B,EĪ guitarist can pick up the Chicago tunes banjo and play it immediately! because the banjo is tuned to the same tuning as the first four strings on the guitar 4-string plectrum banjo - Chord accompaniment in C,G,B,D tuning The Jazz tenor banjo is normally tuned in CGDA. We stock the world’s highest quality tenor banjos including Irish tenor 17 fret and 19 fret models from Deering, The John Carty OME tenor banjo, Prucha Mastertones, Nechville, Clareen Irish Banjos made in Galway, Ireland and Tanglewood Jazz Tenor Banjoĭixieland and dance band type music which can be strummed or played with a flat pick. Irish Tenor Banjos for Improvers and Professionals We have dedicated starter packs for Irish tenor banjo and you can start at a lower budget level with say a Tanglewood Irish tenor Banjo Starter Pack or USA made Deering Goodtime Irish Tenor Banjo Starter Pack which is a slightly higher price, but excellent USA quality. Our company owner Steve Noon specialises in Irish tenor Banjo… so, we’re in a good position to put you on the right track! Irish Tenor Banjo Starter Packs for Beginners within the range of Irish and Scottish Celtic music. To play Celtic music tunes… Jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas etc. Here are some explanations to help you choose.
Banjos are used in many different genres of music from country to rock music and have been used in many bands such as the Eagles and Led Zeppelin. We have on our listings 4-string banjos to suit all styles and budgets, but first you have to consider what style of 4-string banjo that you want to play. Banjos can be found in 4, 5, or 6 string types. For a kid improver it’s a different story.So, you’ve narrowed down your choice and you want to start playing 4-string banjo, here we'll explain a little about the different types of 4 string banjo. clareen or boyle short scale, 18 fret gibson mastertone type), if I was already playing a 21+" instrument then step up to a 23" (or just shy of that).Īs I mention above going from sub 20" to 23" is a big leap, too big in my opinion for an adult improver to be making. Goldtone short scale, vega little wonder 17fret eg) I’d consider shifting up to a 21 1/8" (approx) instrument, I’ve done this, (eg. If I was thinking of going longer and already playing a sub 20" instrument (eg. Measure from the 12th fret to the nut & then double that figure and that’s your scale length. So, I’d find out just how long my scale length is by measuring it and decide from there. Short scale length, the reverse of the above. More of a stretch for the mando method, 3 finger, crossover players, more position shifts for the "finger a fret" players and they can be too loud for small ensemble playing. Long scale length generally means: more volume, cleaner crisper tone across the 4 courses, superior intonation, lighter strings and many more instruments to choose from. So, a possible 3+" difference, thats a big leap, especially if your improving as it can mean a change in approach/technique, that could put you back. Thing is 17 & 19 really doesn’t tell you very much in terms of length.Įg, a 17 fret short scale can be just shy of 20" in terms of scale length and a "standard" 19 fret instrument usually has a 23" scale length.
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FREE Shipping on orders over 25 shipped by Amazon. If you are in the states, you can order directly from Ome. The Irish Tenor Banjo Chord Bible: GDEA Irish Tuning 1,728 Chords (Fretted Friends) by Tobe A. Are you in Ireland? Ome has a model without a resonator that is sold in some stores in Ireland. With that said, I can highly recommend the Ome. Can’t say this is the same for the Clareen, but you can check on the actual measurements before you buy. But, there is about a 3 inch difference in length of the whole banjo, so it is bigger when it comes to getting it into the overhead, and the Ome is much heavier overall. In fact, the 7th fret on the Ome is only about 1/8 of inch further down the neck, which is negligible. These banjos feature a 9/16 curly maple rim, 24 individual rim brackets, the OME 11 Silverspun brass and steel tone ring. It has exceptional volume, resonance, and response, and offers optimum balance between treble and bass, sustain and decay. When you divide that scale length difference among all the frets there is not a big stretch to reach the high b at the 7th fret on the Ome. American made OME Monarch 19 fret tenor banjo, possibly constructed around 2005. My Vega Style M 17 fret tenor has a scale length of about 21 1/8 in and my Ome 19 fret has a scale length of 22 1/8 in. I used to think that a 19 fret tenor would mean a big stretch, but that is not necessarily the case.
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