For enthusiasts of early banjo
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The Lily (Mazurka)
By James Buckley from his book of 1868. Tim Twiss Jan 28, 2010 59 views
Black Sheep-Jig
Fiddle song by Dick Meyers, who gave us several others..some listed in the Dan Emmett Manuscript Co… Tim Twiss Jan 27, 2010 55 views
Marching Through Georgia
It is reported that Sherman did not like this song, even then it was played at his funeral. Tim Twiss Jan 26, 2010 110 views
Camptown Race Track
Stroke Style version of an old classic. Well thought out and organized by Frank Converse. Tim Twiss Jan 23, 2010 88 views
Scotch Jig
A minor jig from the Buckley Banjo Guide of 1868. Composition credited to Von Bonhorst. Tim Twiss Jan 23, 2010 63 views
Von Bonhorst Jig
From the Buckley Book of 1868. Tim Twiss Jan 22, 2010 33 views
Doc Graham's Reel
Credited to Geo. W. Spence from "The Minstrel Banjoist" c.1881. Slightly quirky, flipping to minor… Tim Twiss Jan 21, 2010 25 views
Albany Reel and The Flower Schottische
Two more from "The Minstrel Banjoist". "Albany" is a strong Stroke tune, and "Flower" is done Finge… Tim Twiss Jan 20, 2010 31 views
Leviathan Clog Hornpipe
From "The Minstrel Banjoist". This is a sea monster, right? Sorry about the fuzzy lighting...better… Tim Twiss Jan 19, 2010 68 views
Rakish Highlandman
Here is a short little 16 bar tune from "The Minstrel Banjoist" by S.S. Stewart. Tim Twiss Jan 18, 2010 35 views
Angelica Polka and De Charleston Gals.
Two more from the S.S. Stewart book of 1881. Tim Twiss Jan 16, 2010 126 views
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
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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
Pigtown Fling.
Clarke Buehling taught me this tune. I think he got it from an SS Stewart publication. Carl Anderton Jan 15, 2010 116 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
Keemo Kimo.
from Briggs Banjo Instructor. Carl Anderton Jan 10, 2010 144 views
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