Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

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"It didn't take long.  As soon as a song gained some popularity, song sheets came out…"

Al Smitley replied on Sunday to A new Discussion - why

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"I'll add that even the Hutchinson Family Singers, who felt the minstrel show and son…"

Al Smitley replied on Sunday to A new Discussion - why

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"A lot of topical songs of the era (in the form of song sheets) used minstrel melodie…"

Al Smitley replied on Sunday to A new Discussion - why

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"Good to see you back again, Andy.  Music is a constant exploration and sometimes a h…"

Al Smitley replied Mar 18 to A new Discussion - why

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"I just don't know how to record.  I've done it before but can't remember how and nev…"

Al Smitley replied Feb 14 to A new Discussion - why

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"I still check the site and have, in my mind, that I will post in the future."

Al Smitley replied Feb 12 to Mistake?

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"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DkYK96hfiU"

Al Smitley replied Feb 26, 2023 to Mistake?

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"Judith, I decided to tune your old Bell down two "frets" to cGCEG so that I have a s…"

Al Smitley replied Nov 7, 2022 to What strings for minstrel banjo, 26" scale

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".......but I can't send a message until you accept my friend request......I think. …"

Al Smitley replied Oct 7, 2022 to Bell Boucher for Sale

7 Jan 8, 2023
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"I put in a friend request to you so I can give you my email address and discuss it t…"

Al Smitley replied Oct 7, 2022 to Bell Boucher for Sale

7 Jan 8, 2023
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