For enthusiasts of early banjo
Paul Draper's Videos (329)
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 89 views
The Cuckoo.
F. B. Converse, green book 1865. Paul Draper Sep 14, 2018 97 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 74 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 89 views
Blue Eagle Jail in Appomattox Jail
Sweeney Convergence, Appomattox Court House NHP, 2018 Paul Draper Sep 8, 2018 66 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 39 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 66 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 96 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
Roast Beef
From Aird's Selection of Scotch, English, Irish and Foreign Airs, 1782. I learned it this afternoon… Paul Draper Mar 7, 2018 78 views
Old Plantation Girls (Virginian)
One of the "foreign" airs from James Aird's "Selection of Scottish, English, Irish, and Foreign Air… Paul Draper Feb 6, 2018 98 views
Garry Owen
A bit of fun. This old Irish air trails a lot of history behind it. Paul Draper Jan 26, 2018 112 views
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