Minstrel Banjo

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"I hear you!  I have intentions of posting if I ever get around to it.  I do check, d…"

Al Smitley replied Nov 20, 2024 to Where did people go?

 1 Nov 20, 2024
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"It didn't take long.  As soon as a song gained some popularity, song sheets came out…"

Al Smitley replied Apr 21, 2024 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

"I'll add that even the Hutchinson Family Singers, who felt the minstrel show and son…"

Al Smitley replied Apr 21, 2024 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

"A lot of topical songs of the era (in the form of song sheets) used minstrel melodie…"

Al Smitley replied Apr 21, 2024 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

"Good to see you back again, Andy.  Music is a constant exploration and sometimes a h…"

Al Smitley replied Mar 18, 2024 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

"I just don't know how to record.  I've done it before but can't remember how and nev…"

Al Smitley replied Feb 14, 2024 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

"I still check the site and have, in my mind, that I will post in the future."

Al Smitley replied Feb 12, 2024 to Mistake?

 6 Feb 14, 2024
Reply by Tom Taggart

"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DkYK96hfiU"

Al Smitley replied Feb 26, 2023 to Mistake?

 6 Feb 14, 2024
Reply by Tom Taggart

"Judith, I decided to tune your old Bell down two "frets" to cGCEG so that I have a s…"

Al Smitley replied Nov 7, 2022 to What strings for minstrel banjo, 26" scale

 6 Nov 7, 2022
Reply by Al Smitley

".......but I can't send a message until you accept my friend request......I think. …"

Al Smitley replied Oct 7, 2022 to Bell Boucher for Sale

 7 Jan 8, 2023
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