Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

Finger style piece from the 1871 book "The banjoist" by Frank Converse.

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Comment by Strumelia on August 3, 2012 at 3:42pm

composer not known or indicated then?

Comment by Tim Twiss on August 3, 2012 at 3:55pm

"The song is by Michael William Balfe, who composed "The Bohemian Girl" (among others)...an often parodied tune on the Minstrel stage. I'm sure you would find this in his work, if you dug deep enough....from some opera."

Comment by Strumelia on August 3, 2012 at 7:57pm

That may explain the somewhat formal European/Spanish/Italian flavor.   :)

Comment by Tim Twiss on August 3, 2012 at 8:09pm

Don't forget....everybody can access this music.

http://www.timtwiss.com/timtwisscomprintmusicsources

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