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For enthusiasts of early banjo

By Frank B. Converse, from his 1886 Analytical Banjo Guide. Very 'classic style' in flavor, but has a lot of hammer-ons and snaps that are not usually found in that later style. Thanks for turning me onto this one, Paul!

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Comment by Al Smitley on July 9, 2015 at 1:03pm

Those are pretty funny!  I saved that page and am going to memorize the various key qualities so that I'll know which emotions I'm supposed to feel while playing various tunes! 

I guess 'F' and 'Bb' might not be conducive to late-night jam sessions!

Comment by Andy Chase on July 9, 2015 at 1:15pm

The fiddlers at one old-time session I used to attend would try to keep playing so late that the banjo players would leave so they could play all their favorite Bb tunes. :)

Comment by Tim Twiss on July 9, 2015 at 1:16pm

Spangle kind of does to the banjo what Segovia would do to Bach  i.e. adding harmony. Not much mind you ( Converse ) but the addition of the bass notes changes the game a bit.

Comment by Al Smitley on July 9, 2015 at 1:33pm

I trust they remained "sober" and "thoughtful"!!

Comment by Wes Merchant on July 9, 2015 at 3:18pm
Do you feel more agitated or aggressive playing in C?
Comment by Al Smitley on July 9, 2015 at 4:06pm

That's putting it mildly. I feel WARLIKE!

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