For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Philisee Charcoal.wmv
From the Christy Ethiopian Glee Book...this is a banjo arrangement of the old Minstrel song. Tim Twiss Nov 15, 2011 56 views
Water Strider - Wasserläufer - Gerridae
Water Strider in Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Mysore - Karnataka, India, 08.01.2010 Sound: Jak… Tim Twiss Nov 15, 2011 23 views
Briggs' Old 76-Slowed down teachng version.wmv
Per request, this is "Old 76" from Briggs' Banjo Instructor of 1855. The form is AA BB. Notice that… Tim Twiss Nov 9, 2011 104 views
The Old Indian Jig.wmv
Here is a dark and mysterious tune that lurks toward the end of the Converse Analytical Method of 1… Tim Twiss Nov 8, 2011 106 views
Alabama Joe - Alabama Walk Around
Briggs, Converse. Paul Draper Nov 5, 2011 122 views
Big Minstrel Tambourines now available
Bell Banjos Nov 3, 2011 86 views
Minstrel Banjo-Black Crook Jig.wmv
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Tim Twiss Nov 2, 2011 55 views
Green Corn - Hard Times
Phil Rice and Tom Briggs I believe. With a little rhythm change in Green Corn and a few missed note… Paul Draper Oct 31, 2011 114 views
Ben Cotton's Clog Dance.wmv
Ben Cotton, spoken of quite highly by Frank Converse, was a "talented but versatile banjoist-an all… Tim Twiss Oct 31, 2011 66 views
Budworth Jig.wmv
My Halloween tune -minor key from Buckley 1868. Tim Twiss Oct 30, 2011 63 views
Minstrel Banjo-Little Fairy Polka.wmv
From Winner's New American School for Banjo c. 1883. Tim Twiss Oct 27, 2011 40 views
Briggs' Breakdown - Get Up In The Morning
Not sure about the last measure of the 2nd part of Breakdown... Paul Draper Oct 27, 2011 100 views
Minstrel Banjo-Pea Nut Gal and Mrs.Grundy.wmv
Two songs in a minor key from the Converse 1865 in Stroke Style play. Tim Twiss Oct 26, 2011 80 views
What O' Dat.wmv
This is my own instrumental adaptation of the 1859 tune composed by Daniel Emmett. It was written d… Tim Twiss Oct 25, 2011 35 views
Jim Crow Polka
Hope this isn't too far off... Paul Draper Oct 24, 2011 130 views
Barley Reel.wmv
From the "Green" Converse Book of 1865. Do you hear a familiar melody? Tim Twiss Oct 24, 2011 54 views
More Converse 1893-Jingle Hornpipe
Continuation of the exploration. Tim Twiss Oct 23, 2011 32 views
On The Other Hand....wmv
A right hand perspective on this tune from the Converse 1893 book - "Virginny Dance". Part of the "… Tim Twiss Oct 21, 2011 45 views
"Jim Along Josie" (Joe Ayers & Mark Campbell), Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello
Master Musicians Mark Campbell (Fiddle) and Joe Ayers (Banjo) performing "Jim Along Josie" at the W… Mark Weems Oct 21, 2011 116 views
Walk Into De Parlor Jig - Boston Jig
Tom Briggs, 1855 and James Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Oct 21, 2011 100 views
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