John Brown’s Dance
"@Al Smitely, I’m not sure when the song was written, or in what side it was used. I’ve heard lyrics exclaiming happiness over his hanging, and various instrumental renditions."
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To what tune could this be sung?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Al Smitley May 14, 2020. 7 Replies 0 Likes
This is an excellently written song from the 1864 Southern Soldier’s Prize…Continue
How does one keep their instrument in shape during the humid months?!?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Berghan Jul 26, 2018. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I played afore an audience 'tother arternoon.De sun war so hot de banjo could not stay in tune.I tried to sing ob Uncle Ned and den Old Joe,but de strings kept kickin' up a'hind and a'foeWhen it's…Continue
Where to get a jawbone?
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Masciale Jul 2, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
If I have to shell out $85 for animal remains, I will, but are there any places to get them cheap?Continue
A Question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Bostock Jun 26, 2018. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Since I have joined this community, I have been curious as to what drawn all of you swell folks to this uniquely American genre of music. What made you want to start in the first place? What was the…Continue
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John Brown’s Dance
So, our president just announced that he’d use military force to inject us all with federal tracking mumbo jumbo. Awfully inconsiderate, as he could have wai...
"Seems like you're looking for a 20-measure song."
"Seems like one or two other period melodies work but only if the last line was reduced to "Yankee-doodle-doo!"
Old Uncle Ned works if you repreat the refrain as I think was traditional."
"I was at work this afternoon, counting people coming out the door at my local hardware. It was dull work. Fixated on finding a tune, I think I was looking at Howe’s Ethiopian Glee Book when I realized “Walk Into De Parlor” would…"
"I think you could make "Ben Bolt" work. "Sniffling" and "Whiffling" both need to be sung nearly as one syllable, each. I have a feeling that would be the case with others melodies that might fit. …"
"Sorry I haven't come up with anything, yet. It IS an odd number of lines but the syllables in the last line causes additional problems. "
"I had initially tried "Hoop de dooden do", and then "Yankee Doodle", and then "Folks that put on Airs", but the darned chorus wrecks it! If I absolutely must, I'll alter it. These songsters are so wonderful, but…"
"I know what you mean. Seems like I've had the same dilemma in the past. When I have some time, I'll work on it and see if I have anything."
To what tune could this be sung?
This is an excellently written song from the 1864 Southern Soldier’s Prize Songster, and I believe it bears repeating. There’s even a whole verse dedicated to verbally destroying people from my home town! Trouble is, while the verses themselves could apply to many different tunes, the odd chorus takes most of them off the table. Any thoughts?See More
An Update
It’s been a long time. I’ve not quit the hobby, I’m fact I’m more determined than ever. The world has simply become too hostile and barbaric a place towards this form of entertainment, and being blackballed from every industry isn’t necessarily the…
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- How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?
- I've been interested in Ethiopian Delineation for many years. I was bound to stumble upon it at one point.
- How long have you played banjo?
- Four years
- What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
- Bell Boucher, Bacon Irish Tenor, Thompson Odell Artist Banjo
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- At 2:18pm on June 11, 2018,
Paul Draper said…
Welcome aboard, Matthew. Good to see you here.
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