2. Where? Instrument originated in Africa Came here on the slave ships Provided the misconception that is currently still in place

3. Resonating chamber

4. Short String Higher pitched sound No official knowledge of when it was added Est. in the 18th century African in origin

5. Plucked

6. WHY?

7. Rolls

8. Indie Bands Blind Pilot Plasticine Porters Mumford and Sons Paper Bird

9. Popularized by? “DUELING BANJOS” Deliverance

10. Gourds

11. Sources http://www.projectsandhobbies.com/roll.gif http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_11198639 http://www.mary4music.com/bands2.html http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GWYE_en&tbs=isch:1&q=gourds&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=18 http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/african-american-art/negro-banjo-player.htm http://www.goldtonebanjosite.com/myblog/2007/06/perfect-touch-finger-picks.html