Minstrel Banjo

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"Tim, here is a link to some info on him. http://ulib.hamilton.edu/omeka/exhibits/sho…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 13, 2014 to Elias Howe

5 Jan 19, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"It is also plausible, given the documented history of banjo pitch continually rising…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 12, 2014 to Complete Preceptor For The Banjo

9 Jan 13, 2014
Reply by Mark Weems

"Al, Joe Ayers' lecture "Joel Walker Sweeney and the Registration of the Banjo in Pri…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 12, 2014 to Complete Preceptor For The Banjo

9 Jan 13, 2014
Reply by Mark Weems

""Funky", my dear Strumelia, seems to be whatever Tim defines it as.  I'm off to play…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"The notated rhythm of that piece is unusual for the early repertoire. Beat is always…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"Tim, you should make a video playing Old Dan Tucker with emphasis on the offbeat and…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"Listen to the beat on this one. It produces a real excitement. Banjo is in there too…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"The notation itself. "

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"Well, Injun Rubber is not exactly the norm rhythmically is it? Some of the really fu…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"When I got to play with Sule Greg Wilson this year at the Sweeny Convergence, I noti…"

Mark Weems replied Jan 5, 2014 to Where's the beat?

71 Jan 12, 2014
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