For enthusiasts of early banjo
A resource and gathering site for people interested in playing and constructing early banjos, and the history of minstrel music in America.
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Videos
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Sand Jig 1
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Bolton Clog Hornpipe
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Fairy Dance
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Durang's Hornpipe
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3 song demo
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Castles In The Air
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Charleston Gals
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Latest Activity
Jim Hartel Boucher for sale
I can’t find just now, but someone had a Hatell Boucher to sell. I’ve been playing the password game far a while, and finally seem to have gotten in.is this ad possibly still viable——-or does anyone else have a used one to sell?See More
"Yeah, I've added chords for 106 songs/tunes to my personal list, two-thirds of which I entered myself. The more I do, and learn of shortcuts, the easier it gets. "
"I hadn't heard of this one, thanks Al. There's a similar app for Mac, iOS and Android called iRealPro, although its built-in repertoire leans very heavily towards jazz. Editing chords in Strum Machine looks less clunky."
Bolton Clog Hornpipe
"Such a "fancy" tune...I usually pass on this one because I can't quite get the rhythm of it...well done"
"This will give a better idea what it's about..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_09u9ecYO8&t=758s"
Strum Machine
Has anyone tried using Strum Machine?I just signed up for a free trial and am enjoying it, especially because I don't play with others and it seems as though it would be great for practicing.After the trial, it's $49/year and I think it well worth the price. The existing repertoire is geared toward bluegrass, old timey, etc., but it is very easy to enter your own. I've already entered chords for about 35-40 tunes and it should be especially easy for minstrel tunes as they generally use only…See More
Sand Jig 1
From Mel Bay publication Early 5-String Banjo Solos. Hybrid style.
Fairy Dance
"This tune always gets me. It's those multi-note pull-offs. The bane of my playing ugh...lol"
Fairy Dance
....from "Early 5-String Banjo Solos".... two different styles, two different banjos, two different tunings.
Forum
Jim Hartel Boucher for sale
Started by jim atleson in Uncategorized on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Strum Machine
Started by Al Smitley in Uncategorized. Last reply by Al Smitley Jun 23. 3 Replies 1 Like
NEW BOOK
Started by Timothy Twiss in Uncategorized. Last reply by Trapdoor2 May 14. 16 Replies 3 Likes
Dave Kirchner's Original Giant Early Tambourine (20 inches)
Started by Mark Weems in Uncategorized. Last reply by Sule Greg Wilson Apr 6. 4 Replies 1 Like
On Picayune Butler, T. A. Brown, George Nichols, T. D, Rice and “Jim Crow”
Started by Tony Thomas in Uncategorized. Last reply by CURTIS PAYNE Mar 19. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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