The Glory-Beaming Banjo

"H andling a fiddle bow has got to be one of the most logic-defying of human endeavors. Kung-fu with a side order of quantum mechanics." -- Dan Gellert, Feb. 22, Fiddle Hangout - Discussion Forums [Photo source: Banjo Newsletter , January 2016]

T ypical. I post about how I'm going to do this weekly photo thing and then only make it as far as two weeks. Not very weekly, is it? Well, it's back for whatever that's worth. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for around here. There are a few more images posted at the Facebook page . I'll try to get back into a weekly thing.

S o another thing I got for Christmas was a new lens for my camera. And as a way to get myself to actually use it, I decided I would challenge myself to a weekly photo project related to banjos, fiddles and old-time music. This is the second installment.

H appy New Year, banjo nerds! We’re back with a few quick topics as we kick off 2016 and another exciting year of the Glory-Beaming Banjo. Let’s get right to it. Year in Review The New Year marked my third year playing fiddle. I’m playing with a little more confidence, but realize I have a long way to go. I accomplished a number of goals in 2015. I got out more to play with others, which has helped improve my ear, rhythm and speed. I completed the Brad Leftwich “Learn to Play Old-Time Fiddle” videos, which gave me a good foundation to build on, with a strong focus on rhythmic bowing. I also exceeded my annual practice goal.

A s we did last year, here is a holiday gift guide for the banjo nerd in your life. Here are five glorious ideas for you last minute shoppers.