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The Newton Jig 01:19
This song is found in the Dan Emmett Manuscript, as well as Buckley's New Banjo Method of 1860. Not… Tim Twiss Sep 9, 2009 65 views
Kick Up de Debble on a Holiday 0:34
After Tim's most recent video, this takes us from the sublime to the ridiculous. In honor of Labor… Brian Welch Sep 7, 2009 110 views
Brigham's Quickstep
In commemoration of the great Frank Converse on the 106th anniversary of his death. May I add that… Tim Twiss Sep 5, 2009 70 views
Bandurand Polka
Nope, not a band from the 80's. It's from Buckley 1868. (also Dobson 1877) There are several in thi… Tim Twiss Aug 27, 2009 97 views
Buckley's Jig - 'guitar' style
Thought I'd try a stroke classic to see how it sounded with guitar technique. If I look a little ov… Rob MacKillop Aug 27, 2009 100 views
Cane Brake Reel
If my banjo sounds a bit weird, it's because I forgot to take the cushion out of the back! It can b… Rob MacKillop Aug 26, 2009 140 views
Slow Version - Cane Break Reel
Focussing on Converse's right-hand fingering. Let me know if these videos are of any use. Rob MacKillop Aug 26, 2009 104 views
Two from Converse 1886
"Cane Brake Reel" and "Mississippi Walk Around". From a "later" book (1886) but played in a style t… Tim Twiss Aug 26, 2009 69 views
Old Plantation Reel
Well, I don't quite think I'm showing you anything Rob, but it is exciting to see us get a similar… Tim Twiss Aug 25, 2009 50 views
Old Plantation Reel
Converse Analytical. Obviously still learning stroke style, so please be gentle on me! That pile of… Rob MacKillop Aug 25, 2009 194 views
18th-Century 'guittar'
OK, this is way off topic, but this was a VERY popular instrument on the East Coast, USA, during th… Rob MacKillop Aug 24, 2009 188 views
Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868 pg. 12
This clip contains the four songs on that page. "Waltz", "Glory Hallelujah", "Hear Him, Johnny hear… Tim Twiss Aug 23, 2009 51 views
Oh, Bring along de Gal
Yet another overlooked gem from the Phil Rice Book of 1858. Tim Twiss Aug 22, 2009 30 views
Green Corn
Rice 1858. Tim Twiss Aug 22, 2009 140 views
Come Shine out Peggy
Buckley via Rice, edited MacKillop. Rob MacKillop Aug 22, 2009 130 views
Hannah, Hannah, where's you going.
Continuing with more of this obscure Rice material, with a contribution by Buckley. Shades of "Corn… Tim Twiss Aug 21, 2009 63 views
Carolina Reel 01:50
Well, here's my "first draft". Rough and ready... Those rolls in the 2nd part are indeed difficult… Trapdoor2 Aug 20, 2009 99 views
Buckley in Rice
Here are two songs in the Phil Rice Book of 1858 credited to Buckley, whose own publication would a… Tim Twiss Aug 20, 2009 50 views
Carolina Reel Deconstructed
A close up on the right-hand fingering by Converse, focussing on his use of the 'hammer' and 'combi… Rob MacKillop Aug 20, 2009 100 views
Carolina Reel / Git Up in De Mornin
This is a comparison of the basically same song with different titles and ornamentation, spread out… Tim Twiss Aug 19, 2009 84 views
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