For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Dick Sliter's Reel (Rice 1858)Tim and I have been corresponding on this tune. Does anyone else play it? If so, would you be willing to share a video of how you interpret… Started by Greg Adams |
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Jan 13, 2009 Reply by Tim Twiss |
Buy Sell TradeCould (or should) we have a spot for instrument classifieds? I'm sure folks are always looking to buy or sell stuff. Started by Tim Twiss |
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Jan 11, 2009 Reply by Tim Twiss |
Slight differencesI recently pulled out 2 tunes for comparison. The song is "Peel's Jig" as found in the Buckley 1860 Book, as well as the Emmett Mauscript.… Started by Tim Twiss |
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Jan 10, 2009 Reply by Tim Twiss |
What a delightful siteIt is really nice to see a forum dedicated to early banjos. I really like the videos section. Tinpan Started by Tinpan |
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Jan 9, 2009 Reply by Paul Certo |
Oh, what's de Matter Suse Ann.This song, arranged for banjo and voice in Phil. Rice's Correct Method for the Banjo, can also be found in the same book arranged for solo… Started by Carl Anderton |
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Jan 4, 2009 Reply by John Masciale |
musicDoes anybody have, or use, any of the Christy's Somgsters or Old Cremona? What are these like? I have never seen them. Started by Tim Twiss |
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Jan 3, 2009 Reply by Carl Anderton |
Fiddle SourcesOf course the Minstrel Banjo is closely knit to the fiddle music of that time. Is anybody playing tunes from fiddle books? Ihave been using… Started by Tim Twiss |
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Jan 2, 2009 Reply by John Masciale |
Creating a banjo arrangementOne of our members has asked how do I go about creating a period banjo part for a tune. This is a great question, and I don't have a pat an… Started by John Masciale |
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Jan 2, 2009 Reply by Tim Twiss |
Lilly Library, Indiana UniversityJohn & I were at the Lilly Library yesterday (picked up our daughter for Christmas break). We spent several hours at the Lilly studying… Started by Elaine Masciale |
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Jan 2, 2009 Reply by John Masciale |
Would You Become a Banjoist?Would You Become a Banjoist ? Written for The Cadenza. By Frank B. Converse, New York City. Then you must work. The person who imagines… Started by Carl Anderton |
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Jan 1, 2009 Reply by Dan'l |
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