Banjo
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Welcome to www.Banjo-UK.co.uk !The first banjos were made from gourds with strings on them to make the instrument. These first instruments were called gourd banjos. Today's banjos are classified into categories of four strings,
Banjos can be played like a guitar by just strumming. Your left hand holds down several frets on the neck which forms a chord, while your right hand brushes across the strings on the banjo's bridge. Another method of playing a banjo is by holding down individual strings with your left hand and picking out that string with the right hand. This way is called arpeggio or Spanish guitar style. A banjo is played very quickly. After you buy your banjo, you need to take certain steps to take care of it.
Always wash your hands and cut your fingernails before playing. Long fingernails can easily damage the
fingerboard. After you finish playing you need to always wipe it down with a lightly dampened cloth, making for
sure you remove all fingerprints and other marks. Let the banjo thoroughly air dry before you put it back in
it's case. If you purchase a five string banjo take care when putting it in the case, because of
the fifth peg. Storing your
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banjo in a hard case is highly recommended and to remove the capo if you are
going to play it for awhile otherwise tarnishing of the wood can occur. Polishing both the wood and metal
surfaces using a cleaner and rub oil into the wood with a clean soft cloth every few months will help
protect your investment. With the proper care your banjo will stay in excellent condition for many years
to come.
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