Clementi on Banjo

This piece is loads of fun to play and listen to. It's Sonatina in C, Opus 36, by Muzio Clementi.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• banjo
• classical
• bluegrass
• Clementi
• sonatina
• Opus
• 36

[noodlenoggin98]

i too got my teeth straightened and now all i play is classical. very good. very well done. still a brilliant piece of music. i first heard cleminti on doug holt's tv program, must've been 'bout 25 yrs ago. blew me away! have it on the dirt band's record and now this - beautiful. Question: is that a standard 'g' tunning? i'll definitely mark this item as a favorite. had to watch it again - very good. Question: what brand of banjo are you playin'? Lastly, search for Noodlenoggin98 - that's me.

[Stonewort]

thanks for the comment. It's a Deering banjo, deluxe model, in C tuning.

[bnk1310]

This song was also done on Banjo by John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt band decades ago. To my knowledge, it can only be found on an ultra rare(and ultra cool) album called Dirt Silver and Gold.

[Stonewort]

I don't have that recording, but I saw him play the piece in person at a concert in the late 70s.

[jajaloo]

Hi,

I am classical guitar player who wants to put nylon strings on a 5-string banjo and see what can be done. Steel strings catch my nails whenever I play.

I know it is done but what do nylon strings sound like on a banjo? Do they sound too muted? Sweet? Would a resonator be advisable?

J.

[Stonewort]

Having never tried it myself, I can't really say. Certainly, gut strings, precursor to nylon, are a part of banjo history and might sound good when used for playing classical on a five string. Another option for you is to learn to tolerate finger picks and stay with steel strings. Why don't you post the result on youtube?

[apbrates]

is there tab for this?? I'd love it if you have it

[noodlenoggin98]

nuts. First, it's "clementi" and Second, it's "David Holt's TV program".  apologies to all

[Rbigraff]

Neat.

I play this piece on my accordion. It is fun to play.

[thorneswift]

Thank you for posting this.

[riceboii101]

lovely playing.definately plan on getting a banjo after hearing this.

[Andrew777801]

Wow. You really have a talent