Category:Banjo family instruments - Wikipedia
This sub-category is for instruments directly related to or descended from the 19th Century American banjo (rather than drumhead lutes of all types).
Banjo - Wikipedia
The banjo is a stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity to form a resonator. The membrane is typically circular, in modern forms usually made of plastic, originally of animal skin.
What Family Does the Banjo Belong To? Find Out Here! - Country …
Feb 2, 2023 · The banjo belongs to the lute family of instruments, which includes mandolins and ukuleles. What is the history of the banjo? The banjo is believed to have originated from the African gourd banjo, brought to America by African slaves in the 17th century.
Types of Banjo (All Types, Differences & More) - Producer Hive
Jul 6, 2022 · There are six main types of banjos that we see commonly played today in American country and folk music: All types feature different characteristics making them cater to a particular playing style or tones.
History of the Banjo
Banjos belong to a family of instruments that are very old. Drums with strings stretched over them can be traced throughout the Far East, the Middle East and Africa almost from the beginning. They can be played like the banjo, bowed or plucked like a harp depending on their development.
Banjo | Stringed, Fretted, Plucked | Britannica
Dec 27, 2024 · banjo, stringed musical instrument of African origin, popularized in the United States by slaves in the 19th century, then exported to Europe. Several African stringed instruments have similar names—e.g., bania, banju.
Banjo: A Brief History - Ballad of America
Sharing design elements with many similar West African instruments, the banjo developed in the Caribbean during the first century of the transatlantic slave trade. It was played exclusively by Africans in America and African Americans during colonial times and the early United States.
Banjos - Smithsonian Institution
The banjo was created by enslaved Africans and their descendants in the Caribbean and colonial North America. Here, they maintained and perpetuated the tradition within a complex system of slave-labor camps, plantations, and in a variety of rural and urban settings.
Banjos - Smithsonian Music
The banjo was created by enslaved Africans and their descendants in the Caribbean and colonial North America. Here, they maintained and perpetuated the tradition within a complex system of slave-labor camps, plantations, and in a variety of rural and urban settings.
8 Types of Banjos and Their Unique Sounds – Muzikkon
May 9, 2024 · Through this blog, you will learn more about banjo types, regardless of whether you are new to the banjo world or an experienced banjo player. This blog describes eight of the most common banjo models, so you can decide which one is most suitable for your collection.