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The '''banjo''' is an [[American]] string instrument, usually played in [[folk]] music or [[bluegrass]] music.
The '''banjo''' is an [[American]] string instrument, usually played in [[folk]] music or [[bluegrass]] music.
Most Banjos have 5 strings (though the shorter Tenor Banjo has only four), one of which is shorter, and is played as a drone in the background.
Most banjos have 5 strings (though the shorter Tenor Banjo has only four), one of which is shorter, and is played as a drone in the background.
Banjos with 4 strings are tuned as DGBD, and banjos with 5 strings are tuned as GDGBD.<ref>http://www.folkofthewood.com/Images10/tuning5stringbanjo2.jpg</ref>
There are two main ways of playing the banjo, bluegrass style (also called Scruggs style) or clawhammer (also called old-time, or frailing) style.
There are two main ways of playing the banjo, bluegrass style (also called Scruggs style) or clawhammer (also called old-time, or frailing) style.
The banjo is also popular in [[Ireland]] where it is often played in [[Celtic music]]. The banjo was brought to Ireland from the [[United States]] by returning emigrants. Tenor banjos are used most commonly.
The banjo is also popular in [[Ireland]] where it is often played in [[Celtic music]]. The banjo was brought to Ireland from the [[United States]] by returning emigrants. Tenor banjos are used most commonly.
== References ==
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[[Category:String Instruments]]
[[Category:String Instruments]]