For enthusiasts of early banjo
Tim Twiss's Videos (1,080)
Triplet Clog Schottische
Here's a catchy tune with a strong motif. This is from S.S. Stewart's book "The Minstrel Banjost" o… Tim Twiss Jan 16, 2010 85 views
The Early Bird Schottische
Fingerstyle on a Prust, from "The Minstrel Banjoist" by S.S. Stewart...pg. 19. A little intonation… Tim Twiss Jan 16, 2010 54 views
Stewart doubleplay from "The Minstrel Banjoist".
"Roaring Jelly Jig" and "Irish Jig", the first 2 tunes from the book by Stewart. Thanks Joel, for p… Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2010 70 views
Negro Dance 01:18
From Riley's Flute Melodies. A good "lay" for the banjo. Thanks for posting Brent. Tim Twiss Jan 14, 2010 98 views
Prust Minstrel Banjo
This is a demonstration of a Minstrel Banjo made by Eric Prust. If you've ever thought about trying… Tim Twiss Jan 14, 2010 164 views
Sambo's Opinion 02:07
From "The Old Cremona Songster" of 1863 by Frank Converse. The melody is found throughout the early… Tim Twiss Jan 11, 2010 114 views
Gettysburg Outtakes 1 0:42
The long arm of technology. Tim Twiss Jan 10, 2010 69 views
One String Waltz
From the Buckley Banjo Guide of 1860. Tim Twiss Jan 9, 2010 43 views
Root Hog or Die
This is in the Buckley Banjo Guide of 1860. It also appeared in his Fiddle book of 1855 as "Mair's… Tim Twiss Jan 9, 2010 80 views
Mickey Malooney
Boy, how Irish is this name? He is credited as being the composer of this tune from the "Green" Con… Tim Twiss Jan 7, 2010 36 views
Coral Polka
One of the earlier "transitional" pieces that moved the banjo from the Minstrel stage to the parlou… Tim Twiss Jan 7, 2010 26 views
Jim Gilway's Favorite Hornpipe 01:06
From the Converse Book of 1872. Tim Twiss Dec 30, 2009 33 views
Ring, Boys, Ring
Strong Stroke tune from the Buckley 1868. Tim Twiss Dec 30, 2009 50 views
Athol Highlander's March
Scotch tune...for you Rob, in case you're still popping in here. Tim Twiss Dec 30, 2009 42 views
Oyster Sally
First song in the "Old Cremona Songster" of 1863 by Frank Converse. Tim Twiss Dec 30, 2009 41 views
Camptown Hornpipe 01:12
Basic stuff from the Briggs'. Tim Twiss Dec 30, 2009 104 views
Gas Light Jig 01:26
One of those "from the back of the Buckley Book". Tim Twiss Dec 18, 2009 53 views
Grey Eagle Reel
Stroke Style Banjo tune published well after this style hit its height of popularity. Another aweso… Tim Twiss Dec 15, 2009 74 views
Wigwam Reel
From the Analytical Method of 1886, this is an original by F.B. Converse. Listening to it, one hear… Tim Twiss Dec 9, 2009 56 views
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My First Jig by Dan Emmett
This song was found in the Hans Nathan Book and is said to be from the1840's. There is some ornamen… Tim Twiss Dec 7, 2009 41 views
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