For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Essence of old Virginny / Green Corn
Mid-19th century dance tunes in the air. Alyson - fiddle; Paul - banjo. Paul Draper Jun 1, 2020 80 views
Old King Crow
A “comic” song by A. F. Winnemore, published 1847. Banjo arrangement mostly from Briggs, 1855. Perf… Paul Draper May 29, 2020 66 views
"Jim Brown" on a Bay State Banjo
First printed in 1837 as a quadrille, this version comes from Elias Howe's Complete Preceptor for t… Mark Weems May 27, 2020 100 views
Isabella Doane Schottische
From Howe’s Quintuple Musician’s Omnibus, by way of Tim Twiss’s Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper May 21, 2020 43 views
John Brown’s Dance
Seen here: My favourite jacket made from Heaven only knows how many dead 70’s couches Matthew Menice May 15, 2020 110 views
Jordan - Grape Vine Twist
Paul Draper - banjo and bones; photos from the William Sidney Mount exhibit, Fenimore Art Museum, C… Paul Draper May 9, 2020 40 views
Kate Kearny Waltz
From Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper May 6, 2020 23 views
Far South Reel Medley
A rainy afternoon project Paul Draper May 2, 2020 7 views
Old Dan Tucker
Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 62 views
Briggs “ Corn Shuckin’ Jig”.
Played on a James Hartel “ Boucher” copy. Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 54 views
Lotus Jig - 1883
Played on a Barry Sholder gourd banjo. Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 57 views
James Buckley’s Fancy Solo
From James Who-Else-Could-lt-Be Buckley, 1860. The jump to the 10th fret is always a leap of faith.… Paul Draper Apr 18, 2020 47 views
The Gazelle Polka (Banjo, 1872)
By Frank B. Converse, from his 1872 book 'The Banjo and How to Play It.' #banjo #earlybanjo Andy Chase Apr 15, 2020 20 views
Happy Land of Canaan
A popular song from 1859, known as a banjo piece. John Masciale Apr 7, 2020 66 views
Weston’s Great Minor Jig.
Composition by Horace Weston, from S. S. Stewart 1883; reprinted in the ABF 5-Stringer, No. 218. Paul Draper Apr 6, 2020 35 views
The Pet Polka
Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank Converse's 1872 "The Banjo and How to Play it." Andy Chase Apr 5, 2020 6 views
Grape-Vine Twist
From Ryan’s Mammoth Collection, by way of Tim Twiss’ Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper Apr 2, 2020 104 views
The Ada Waltz
Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank B. Converse's 1872 book "The Banjo and How to Play It." Perfor… Andy Chase Mar 30, 2020 32 views
Buckley's Jig
A quick sound test of my latest banjo. A Tunbridgeware inspired lyre headed minstrel banjo. This is… flatfoot johnny Mar 29, 2020 62 views
Frank Converse’s Jig
From Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper Mar 28, 2020 18 views
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