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I’m still astonished that 5-stringers still have attitude about tenor and plectrum players, and I play all three…or used-to, at least, I’m 71 now (laughs).
I don’t think they see it as a “real” banjo, and don’t think you are a real player if you can’t play Bluegrass. I believe that is an amateur attitude though; the pros know and appreciate. I had a grand time at the American Banjo Museum last year; Brad Roth, Eddie Erickson, Bill Dendle, Lee Floyd, Bill Lowery, Scott Whitfield and I had a great time with some awesome Bluegrass players and fans. It was an attitude adjustment for me for sure. People definitely get wrapped up in their own little worlds–me included!
I’m still astonished that 5-stringers still have attitude about tenor and plectrum players, and I play all three…or used-to, at least, I’m 71 now (laughs).
I don’t think they see it as a “real” banjo, and don’t think you are a real player if you can’t play Bluegrass. I believe that is an amateur attitude though; the pros know and appreciate. I had a grand time at the American Banjo Museum last year; Brad Roth, Eddie Erickson, Bill Dendle, Lee Floyd, Bill Lowery, Scott Whitfield and I had a great time with some awesome Bluegrass players and fans. It was an attitude adjustment for me for sure. People definitely get wrapped up in their own little worlds–me included!