Gibson Tenor Banjo, used by Frances Chenoweth. Self-Portrait with Banjo. Fairbanks Five-String Banjo. Thompson Artillery Shell Banjo. Gibson Five-String Banjo. Male Figure. Vega Tenor Banjo.
American Four-String Fretless Banjo. Jack Jackson Pollock. Tin Pan Fretless Banjo. Hammig Five-String Fretless Banjo. Mayse Five-String Fretless Banjo. Gibson Tenor Banjo, used by Vivian Hayes. Boucher Five-String Fretless Banjo. Ashborn Five-String Fretless Banjo. The Banjo is a title that is applied to quite a wide range of variations on the same instrument.
More so, than most, if not any, other stringed instruments the banjo has been changed to fit different styles and musicians. There are many types of Banjos, but we will cover the archetypes here. Then, if you look at some of the hybrid models you have even more of a selection! The type of Banjo you will be playing depends on a few factors. The open-back versions, however, do not come with the resonator and are better suited for music that is supposed to be mellow and quieter.
Open back banjos are lighter and cheaper than their resonator-equipped counterparts and are generally favored by followers of oldies and country music. The second way to classify modern Banjos is the number of strings present. Four-string banjos tend to be a lively instrument, and great for beginners due to their simplicity.
Four string Banjos are normally classified into two subcategories, the plectrum, and the tenor. Plectrum banjos are similar to 5-string banjos except the fact that they lack the drone string and are played using a guitar pick, which is how they came into their name. Plectrum banjos are a popular choice for Dixieland enthusiasts. The tenor, on the other hand, is popular among traditional Irish musicians and have a shorter scale. These can be found in either 17 or 19 fret neck lengths. You can also check out the video below, which gives a detailed rundown on the different types of 4-string Banjos.
Modern 5-string banjos have recently been thrust into the mainstream music culture with the re-emergence of bluegrass music but it can also shine in many other genres. Although there is one more string to contend with, this can also be a great choice for beginners due to the wide range of teaching elements available at sites like BanjoCompass.
The five strings are arranged in the following fashion: fourth, third, second, first and fifth. Cello A stringed instrument that is double the length of a violin and deeper from front to back.
It has four strings, is held between the knees, and is supported on the floor with a metal peg. It is played with a bow and has a tone that is much lower and more mellow than a violin. Double Bass The largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family. The double bass rests on the floor on a metal peg; double bass players often stand when they perform. Dulcimer An early stringed instrument whose strings are stretched across a wooden sound box and hit with small hammers. Fiddle The highest pitched member of the string instrument family.
It has a shallow wooden body, four strings that are tuned with pegs, and it is played with a bow. Guitar A stringed instrument with a long neck and a flat, hollow body. Its strings are plucked or strummed with the fingers. Harp This string instrument dates back to pre-historic times. The modern harp has a large triangular frame with strings stretched vertically across the triangle.
The sound is created by plucking the strings with fingers. Kora A string instrument used extensively in West Africa, a kora typically has strings which are played by plucking with the fingers, and combines features of the lute and a harp.
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