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Revision 4 . . December 6, 2001 8:06 pm by Magnus [Correction on banjo in old-time music + additions]
Revision 3 . . December 3, 2001 6:16 am by Wmorgan [added notes about playing styles]
Revision 2 . . June 20, 2001 11:36 pm by Phillip2
  

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The banjo can be played in several styles and is used in various forms of music. In bluegrass music, which uses the five-string banjo extensively, it is often played in [Scruggs style]?. [American old-time]? music typically uses the plectrum banjo and is played in a claw-hammer? or frailing? style.
The banjo can be played in several styles and is used in various forms of music. In bluegrass music, which uses the five-string banjo extensively, it is often played in [Scruggs style]?. [American old-time]? music also typically uses the 5-string banjo, but it is played in different styles, notably claw-hammer? or frailing?. Another characteristic of old-time banjo styles is the use of a wide range of different tunings.

The plectrum banjo evolved out of the 5-string banjo to cater for styles of music involving strummed chords. A further development is the tenor banjo, which also has four strings and is typically played with a plectrum. It is usually tuned CGDA, like a viola, or GDAE, like a violin (but an octave lower), and has become quite a standard instrument for Irish traditional music.

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