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Roaring River. A Refrain of the Red River Plantation.
This tune is referenced in Solomon Northup’s memoir “12 Years a Slave” published 1855. In his accou… Paul Draper Feb 21 21 views
Rail Splitters Polka
Well, since it's Abe's 212th birthday and Paul Draper likely wishes that more members would join hi… Al Smitley Feb 12 31 views
Ramsey’s Waltz
From Buckley, 1860. This is a weird tune. From the 1st part, you may not think it’s a waltz. I had… Paul Draper Feb 9 8 views
Buckley’s Danish Waltz.
From Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Feb 3 11 views
Walk Jaw Bone
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John Diamond’s Walk Around
John Diamond’s Walk Around, with a little bit of Buckley’s thrown in. Both from Rice, 1858. Paul Draper Jan 20 50 views
Mary Blane, minstrel banjo
Here's Mary Blane from the Briggs banjo Instructor of 1855.If you want to see more of this banjo th… flatfoot johnny Jan 11 32 views
sunflower dance, classic banjo, fretless minstrel banjo
I know its not a minstrel tune (?) but its on a minstrel banjo...The classic banjo tune Sunflower D… flatfoot johnny Jan 11 34 views
Alabama Joe and Camptown Hornpipe minstrel banjo. Briggs Banjo Instructor of 1855.
Here are a couple of tunes on my latest minstrel banjo. To see more of this banjo and others please… flatfoot johnny Jan 11 25 views
Get Away, Gumbo, Sound Your Horn & Rise Old Napper
Two tunes from Phil Rice’s Banjo Instructor of 1858. Paul Draper Nov 24, 2020 39 views
Rattle The Cash Jig
From Ryan’s Mammoth Collection, as arranged by Tim Twiss in his Gourd Banjo Music Collection. Paul Draper Nov 6, 2020 19 views
Essence of Old Kentucky
From Howe’s Quintuple Musician’s Omnibus, by way of Tim Twiss’ Gourd Banjo Music Collection. Paul Draper Oct 23, 2020 34 views
Negro Sand Jig II
From Kerr’s Second Collection of Merry Melodies For The Violin (1880’s), by way of Tim Twiss’ “Gour… Paul Draper Sep 17, 2020 58 views
Far South Reel Medley
Quick medley before breakfast, pure banjo-style, from F. B. Converse, 1886. Paul Draper Sep 12, 2020 40 views
Whelpley’s Jig
Whelpley’s Jig (from Buckley, 1860) takes to the air... Paul Draper Sep 8, 2020 19 views
The Lily. (Mazurka.)
From James Buckley, 1868. Paul Draper Sep 3, 2020 19 views
Varginny Tobacco Plant, (Jig.)
James Buckley tune, from the 1868 book. Paul Draper Aug 5, 2020 26 views
Walk Around
F. B. Converse arrangement from Rice, 1858. Paul Draper Jul 31, 2020 19 views
Buckley’s Green Corn Jig
From Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Jul 13, 2020 64 views
Japanese Grand March
From Buckley, 1860. Played with varying degrees of success. Paul Draper Jul 11, 2020 34 views
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