For enthusiasts of early banjo
Paul Draper's Videos (332)
Savory's Jig
From Buckley's 1868 book. A savory dish that has taken a while to prepare. Played finger-style on a… Paul Draper Oct 24, 2018 31 views
Machine Poetry - Oh, Ladies All!
Composition by Dan Emmett; banjo arrangement by Phil Rice (1858), vocals and banjo by Paul Draper.… Paul Draper Oct 8, 2018 22 views
Genuine Negro Jig
From Dan Emmett's manuscripts, in Hans Nathan, "Dan Emmett and the Rise of Early Negro Minstrelsy,"… Paul Draper Oct 2, 2018 126 views
Raccoon Hunt (Sittin' on a Rail)
This song was first published in 1836, and there are many variations to the lyrics. The banjo arran… Paul Draper Sep 25, 2018 90 views
The Cuckoo.
F. B. Converse, green book 1865. Paul Draper Sep 14, 2018 98 views
Sweeney Festival of the Banjo Souvenir Book
Participants of the Sweeney festival at Appomattox Court House NHP received this thank you gift. Paul Draper Sep 13, 2018 81 views
Funeral March in the Calaboose
J. Sweeney Banjo Convergence 2018, Appomattox Court House NHP. Paul Draper Sep 10, 2018 60 views
Hard Times in the Brig(gs)
Sweeney Banjo Convergence 2018, Appomattox Court House NHP. Paul Draper Sep 10, 2018 37 views
Jailhouse Frolic
Sweeney Convergence, Appomattox Court House NHP, 2018 Paul Draper Sep 9, 2018 90 views
Blue Eagle Jail in Appomattox Jail
Sweeney Convergence, Appomattox Court House NHP, 2018 Paul Draper Sep 8, 2018 67 views
Violet Mazurka
Buckley, 1860. Played on a J. C. Bertolle "Dexter" in A/E. Paul Draper Aug 16, 2018 45 views
The Royal Schottische
A Frank B. Converse composition in Otto Langey's "Tutor for the Banjo", 1890. Thanks to Joel Hooks… Paul Draper Aug 7, 2018 34 views
Far South Reel
A Frank B. Converse composition played at his gravesite, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. 28 July 201… Paul Draper Jul 29, 2018 40 views
Frisky Reel
A Frank B. Converse original from the Analytical, 1886. Paul Draper Jul 6, 2018 67 views
Copper's Minor
Beautiful tune composed by Tim Twiss, on his Gourd Banjo Music and Elegant Plunk CDs. Paul Draper Jun 27, 2018 100 views
Far South Reel Medley
Original by Frank Converse, in The Analytical, 1886. I finally learned the 2nd part of the medley,… Paul Draper Jun 26, 2018 67 views
Elephant Jig
From Septimus Winner's New Primer for the Banjo, 1864. Played on an 1890s Dobson pony banjo. Paul Draper May 10, 2018 99 views
Grey Eagle Reel.
From the Converse Analytical, 1886. Paul Draper May 2, 2018 70 views
Lanagan's Ball.
From the Converse yellow book, 1865. Paul Draper Apr 19, 2018 99 views
Negro Sand Jig
A sand jig from Kerr's Second Collection of Merry Melodies For The Violin (1880s), by way of Tim Tw… Paul Draper Mar 23, 2018 71 views
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