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You know the sound of the banjo when you hear it: the bright, rhythmic waterfall of short, cascading notes that can conjure up just about any emotion (but happy is usually the first to come to mind for the typical guy or gal on the street). The banjo is usually associated with folk, country, bluegrass, and old-time music, but these days, you can also hear the instrument in rock, jazz, and even classical settings.

Over the years, I've asked hundreds of amateur and professional players why they initially got interested in the banjo, and the usual answer is “I fell in love with the sound.” I think an equal attraction is the lure of hearing a lot of notes compressed into what seems like the smallest of musical spaces. In the hands of a skilled player, the banjo is an instrument that's capable of amazing virtuosity.