Mid 19th Century Minstrel Tambourine
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A resource and gathering site for people interested in playing and constructing early banjos, and the history of minstrel music in America.
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Negro Sand Jig II
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Whelpley’s Jig
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The Lily. (Mazurka.)
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Walk Around
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Japanese Grand March
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The Cure.
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Mid 19th Century Minstrel Tambourine
"I tried email it to you guys but it might be too big. I uploaded to Google docs so you can download from there: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iLev-5NkrYgHv6Zug3H4DC4oGzyMuU_e/view?usp=drivesdk"
Mid 19th Century Minstrel Tambourine
"Somehow I missed this topic the first time around. Mark's explanation, while possible, fails to address the obvious problem of burden of proof in the same light of "Russell's Teapot". And just like Russell's…"
Mid 19th Century Minstrel Tambourine
"Chris, Since it is public domain you could send it to me and I'll add it to the Internet Archive... or you could post it to the Archive yourself. It is easy, accounts are free, and the more contributors the better."
Briggs' Corn Shucking Jig
"No matter how much you stare at something.....you can almost always miss something. Here is a corrected edit to my Briggs' revised A/E book. I was reading through it today and caught that."
Mid 19th Century Minstrel Tambourine
"I have it but am unsure how to send as the file upload here is limited to 5mb. I will message you for your email."
"Okay, now I understand. Pitch is a different subject. While pitch influenced they way banjo music was written, actual pitch was mostly ignored. I just pounded this subject to death with a fully cited article in the "5 Stringer" (the…"
"When I say classical I meant Classic the three finger approach you mention, not Classical, my bad.I think I've found where I get confused- The difference between A and C notation. I don't feel comfortable tuning my banjo up to C, because I…"
"Hi Ethan, I when you write "classical" do you mean what is now called "classic"? "Classical Banjo" is classical music played using bluegrass "rolls" on steel wire with Hawaiian guitar…"
More Guitar Style Resources?
I've been messing with Guitar Style recently, as I wanted to get into classical banjo, but the three finger approach just never clicked for me. The four finger approach given to us by Frank Converse's tutors just work for me a lot better. I just am noticing I'm pretty limited in my score options- Except for anything by Converse, most classical banjo pieces were written for the three finger style. Anyone have more recommendations for stuff like Converse? I am learning out of his 1886 Analytical,…See More
Negro Sand Jig II
From Kerr’s Second Collection of Merry Melodies For The Violin (1880’s), by way of Tim Twiss’ “Gourd Banjo Music.” For more on “sand jigs” see: https://en.m....
"Great work and a nice listen. I highly recommend downloading this collection. "
COLLECTING BANJOS
COLLECTING BANJOSby Jim JacquetAnnouncing the new, expanded, PAPERBACK version of my banjo ebook,(formerly titled, An Informal History Of The Banjo).A high quality, printed, 8 x 11 banjo book you will want to own and enjoy!With a New Title, New…
Far South Reel Medley
Quick medley before breakfast, pure banjo-style, from F. B. Converse, 1886.
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JWS Appomattox Convergence
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Nate Calkins Gourd Banjo
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Bones. Lots of bones.
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Tunes For The Times of Antebellum America
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