The banjo is a stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity to form a resonator. The membrane is typically circular, and in modern forms is usually made of plastic, where …

With its classic twang, the banjo has an instantly recognizable sound. From the famous country song "Dueling Banjos" to the timeless blues rhythms of Earl Scruggs, the banjo is known the world over for …

Yep, for almost 20 years we’ve worked with beginners and professional banjo players to provide the best selection of banjos, banjo parts, and banjo accessories.

Turtle Hill Banjo Company is a very unusual business. Although we maintain a large inventory of new and used banjos, we do very little with any other type of instrument. We have been in the banjo …

What type of music do you make on a banjo? The 4-string banjo is typically used to make Irish traditional music or early traditional jazz tunes, with a guitar style of pick.

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Discover the true history of the banjo — from African stringed instruments to American innovation and Irish folk tradition.