For enthusiasts of early banjo
A visit from the Classic side of the force -- Mocking Bird variations
Here's "Variations on The Mocking Bird" by Parke Hunter, or perhaps should I say "Variations on The Three Stooges" ;-)
Here's a typical Parke Hunter showpiece based upon Septimus Winner's famous tune, which was also a staple of minstrel shows. George W. Johnson, the first African American phonograph recording star, famously recorded a whistled version of this tune.
This is an interesting example of cross-over in Classic style to the Minstrel repertoire, which was considered "characteristic" of the banjo, including the typical "bird call" special effects which were often present in minstrel acts.
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Comment by Tim Twiss on September 3, 2012 at 3:00pm
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Nice....well done. Thanks for stopping by. Have you tried the Converse 1871 variations? Bet you'd tear it up.
How do you play with all those bugs in your place? Get a pest strip.
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Comment by Mike Moss on September 3, 2012 at 3:42pm
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P. 69 of "The Banjoist" -- got it! I really need get down and learn to how to read from A notation
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Comment by Strumelia on September 3, 2012 at 3:53pm
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How do you play with all those bugs in your place? Get a pest strip.
Tim, LOL!
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