Theo Parmakis - Music Lessons
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15/08/2023
After several years of hunting around for my ideal set of nylon banjo strings, I decided to reach out to Clifford Essex Music Co. Ltd about putting together something that would fit my preferences. I am happy to announce this new custom set. As I primarily use gCGCD tuning, I wanted something that wasn't too heavy on the top, but had a decent amount of presence for the 4th string (with the possibility of tuning it up to D if I want to, which a lot of heavier sets wouldn't allow).
I'll definitely be keeping a few sets of these in stock, so if you're local to Sheffield and curious about nylon strings then why not bring your banjo to Instruments for string change and setup check.
CLASSICAL BANJO PARMAKIS CUSTOM SET - Clifford Essex Music Co Ltd CLASSICAL BANJO STRINGS Superb Banjo Strings Made to the Highest Standard. TUNED g C G B D or g D G B D PARMAKIS CUSTOM SET 1st - .024" Nylon Tie-On. 2nd - .026" Nylon Tie-On. 3rd - .032" Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .026" Silver Wound on Nylon Tie-On. 5th - .024" Nylon Tie-On. Even tension with a balanced t...
A couple of Sunday afternoon strathspeys: "Calum's Road" by Donald Shaw and "The Sweetness Of Mary" by Joan MacDonald Boes.
There are *definitely* a few mistakes and a bit of inconsistency in the A B repeats. I got this particular banjo back in December but I haven't really had a chance to really sit down and find my way around it as well as my others. However I'm looking forward to trying it with nylgut strings soon, which should hopefully be a good match for the clear and powerful tone.
It's been a bit quiet on the lessons front recently as I've been putting all my energy into my other business (Parmakis Instruments), however I've got an exciting new project on the horizon in collaboration with another fine banjo player.
Watch this space!!
In the meantime, here's a new video. "Barham Down", from Playford's English Dancing Master (1701 edition.)
"The Sweetness of Mary", Canadian strathspey by Joan MacDonald Boes.
It's fun trying to get the hang of the "scotch snap" clawhammer style - there's a couple of duff notes but I reckon it roles along OK.
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