Banjo guitar, also known as banjitar[1] or ganjo,[2] is a six-string banjo tuned in the standard tuning of a six-string guitar (E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 from lowest to highest strings). The instrument is intended to allow guitar players to emulate a banjo, without learning the different tuning and fingering techniques required for the standard five-string banjo.
The banjo guitar differs from the standard five-string banjo in the number of strings, playing and tuning methods, and a slightly different timbre. The first versions of six-string banjos were introduced in the late 19th century though did not gain popularity. The concept was reintroduced in the mid to late 20th century.
- ^ Race, Paul. "What Is A Banjitar? - A Brief History of the 6 String Banjo". Blog.deeringbanjos.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Colin Larkin (27 May 2011). "Keith Urban". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.