To what tune could this be sung? - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T10:28:37Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/to-what-tune-could-this-be-sung?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A183548&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSeems like you're looking for…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-14:2477478:Comment:1833512020-05-14T21:49:47.828ZAl Smitleyhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>Seems like you're looking for a 20-measure song.</p>
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<p>Seems like you're looking for a 20-measure song.</p>
<p></p> Seems like one or two other p…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-14:2477478:Comment:1832622020-05-14T21:48:57.138ZAl Smitleyhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>Seems like one or two other period melodies work but only if the last line was reduced to "Yankee-doodle-doo!"</p>
<p>Old Uncle Ned works if you repreat the refrain as I think was traditional.</p>
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<p>Seems like one or two other period melodies work but only if the last line was reduced to "Yankee-doodle-doo!"</p>
<p>Old Uncle Ned works if you repreat the refrain as I think was traditional.</p>
<p></p> I was at work this afternoon,…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-14:2477478:Comment:1835522020-05-14T21:11:17.171ZMatthew Menicehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MatthewMenice
I was at work this afternoon, counting people coming out the door at my local hardware. It was dull work. Fixated on finding a tune, I think I was looking at Howe’s Ethiopian Glee Book when I realized “Walk Into De Parlor” would work almost perfectly if I slightly altered the chorus and add an extra “Yankee Doodle Doo”. I’m going to practice that tune for a few days, acclimate my voice to those higher “d’s”, and give it a proper go! Thank you for your help. Thanks ever so much.
I was at work this afternoon, counting people coming out the door at my local hardware. It was dull work. Fixated on finding a tune, I think I was looking at Howe’s Ethiopian Glee Book when I realized “Walk Into De Parlor” would work almost perfectly if I slightly altered the chorus and add an extra “Yankee Doodle Doo”. I’m going to practice that tune for a few days, acclimate my voice to those higher “d’s”, and give it a proper go! Thank you for your help. Thanks ever so much. I think you could make "Ben B…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-14:2477478:Comment:1833502020-05-14T21:06:51.781ZAl Smitleyhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>I think you could make "Ben Bolt" work. "Sniffling" and "Whiffling" both need to be sung nearly as one syllable, each. I have a feeling that would be the case with others melodies that might fit. I'll keep looking.</p>
<p>I think you could make "Ben Bolt" work. "Sniffling" and "Whiffling" both need to be sung nearly as one syllable, each. I have a feeling that would be the case with others melodies that might fit. I'll keep looking.</p> Sorry I haven't come up with…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-14:2477478:Comment:1835512020-05-14T12:26:24.889ZAl Smitleyhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>Sorry I haven't come up with anything, yet. It IS an odd number of lines but the syllables in the last line causes additional problems. </p>
<p>Sorry I haven't come up with anything, yet. It IS an odd number of lines but the syllables in the last line causes additional problems. </p> I had initially tried "Hoop d…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-13:2477478:Comment:1832592020-05-13T18:05:43.375ZMatthew Menicehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MatthewMenice
<p>I had initially tried "Hoop de dooden do", and then "Yankee Doodle", and then "Folks that put on Airs", but the darned chorus wrecks it! If I absolutely must, I'll alter it. These songsters are so wonderful, but the lack of tunes can be frustrating! I wonder if solders or civilians in the period ever had this problem...</p>
<p>I had initially tried "Hoop de dooden do", and then "Yankee Doodle", and then "Folks that put on Airs", but the darned chorus wrecks it! If I absolutely must, I'll alter it. These songsters are so wonderful, but the lack of tunes can be frustrating! I wonder if solders or civilians in the period ever had this problem...</p> I know what you mean. Seems…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2020-05-13:2477478:Comment:1835482020-05-13T18:01:06.007ZAl Smitleyhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>I know what you mean. Seems like I've had the same dilemma in the past. When I have some time, I'll work on it and see if I have anything.</p>
<p>I know what you mean. Seems like I've had the same dilemma in the past. When I have some time, I'll work on it and see if I have anything.</p>