"I mean an example of a spot where you would question it one way or the other?"
For enthusiasts of early banjo
A resource and gathering site for people interested in playing and constructing early banjos, and the history of minstrel music in America.
The Resources Page
The Resources page has now been added to the menu! Under this you can find Lessons, Books and references of different types, websites, and additional documents.
Photos
Videos
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Pea Nut Girl.
Added by Paul Draper 4 Comments 4 Likes
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Flockton's Hornpipe
Added by Tim Twiss 4 Comments 1 Like
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Fancy Dance.
Added by Paul Draper 6 Comments 1 Like
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Union Cockade.
Added by Paul Draper 1 Comment 2 Likes
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Union Jig.
Added by Paul Draper 0 Comments 5 Likes
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Tobacco Jake Jig.
Added by Paul Draper 6 Comments 6 Likes
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Whelpley's Jig
Added by Andy Chase 4 Comments 2 Likes
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Jersey Lightning Jig
Added by Tim Twiss 12 Comments 4 Likes
Events
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Muskets & Memories Civil War Reenactment
August 2, 2014 from 11am to 3pm – Kronshage Park
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Latest Activity
Tim Twiss replied to Grey Cloud's discussion Half-Strike Question"depends where it goes next. got an example/"
Grey Cloud posted a discussionHalf-Strike Question
Hello everyone, For the past couple of weeks, I've been teaching myself stroke style from Rice's book. He isn't specific about the action of the thumb when executing a half-strike with the index finger. So, I've decided to play all my half-strikes as hammer strikes, as described by Converse. This seems to be the most logical and comfortable thing to do. My question is: Is this a bad idea? I just don't see the point in landing my thumb when it isn't going to sound a string.See More
Strumelia commented on Scott Danneker's photo
The Barn
"Nice to see this photo Scott. Must have been raining at some point...but I was so happily distracted i don't recall noticing! :D"
Strumelia commented on Paul Draper's video
Pea Nut Girl.
"But by that time Paul it may have morphed into a different tune...but then you could rename it. lol!"
Leonidas Jones posted a videoFisher's Hornpipe and Money Musk
Briggs Banjo instructor, 1/2 year mark.
Paul Draper commented on Paul Draper's videoPea Nut Girl.
"Ha ha! So, in theory, if we play this tune once a day between now and then, we should be able to still play it in June, to the possible exclusion of everything else..."
Paul Draper posted a videoPea Nut Girl.
A W. H. Gassner composition from the Buckley 1868 book, played finger-style.
Strumelia commented on Tim Twiss's video
Flockton's Hornpipe
"Oh yeah Ian I hear that too!- in the beginning of the B part. Some fairly well known Irish fiddle tune maybe? I've heard it for years in mixed Irish/oldtime/folk type sessions."
Paul Draper commented on Paul Draper's video
Fancy Dance.
"Part of it is similar to Hear Him Johnny Hear Him (by James Buckley) in the Rice book, without the dotted notes."
Forum
Half-Strike Question
Started by Grey Cloud in Uncategorized. Last reply by Tim Twiss 1 hour ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What are you working on after Antietam? (2014)
Started by Strumelia in Antietam Early Banjo Gathering. Last reply by Roberta Perkins on Monday. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Jennings' Practical Banjo School
Started by Joel Hooks in Uncategorized. Last reply by Paul Draper on Sunday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Female Minstrel Players
Started by Elaine Masciale in Uncategorized. Last reply by Strumelia Jul 24. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Time to help pay for this site
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