Minstrel Banjo

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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 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4
Reply by Trapdoor2

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

Al Smitley replied Apr 21 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4
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 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4
Reply by Trapdoor2

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

Al Smitley replied Mar 18 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4
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 to A new Discussion - why

 21 Jul 4
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 to Mistake?

 6 Feb 14
Reply by Tom Taggart

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

Al Smitley replied Feb 26, 2023 to Mistake?

 6 Feb 14
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
Reply by Greg Terry

"I put in a friend request to you so I can give you my email address and discuss it t…"

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

 7 Jan 8, 2023
Reply by Greg Terry

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