Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

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  • The Pullet

    The Pullet

    Taken from "The Second Fiddler's Tune-Book" published in 1954 by Hargail Music Press in New York. E… Tim Twiss Oct 19, 2010 41 views

  • Diamond's Jig

    Diamond's Jig

    Arranged by Frank Converse from his Analytical Banjo Method of 1886. Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2010 55 views

  • Sugar Cane Dance

    Sugar Cane Dance

    A different camera angle on a Converse song from ABM of 1886. Written later, but in the early style… Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2010 134 views

  • The 22nd Regimental March

    The 22nd Regimental March

    Okay, here's one towed in from the outer edge of Strokeville...a march arranged by the great Frank… Tim Twiss Oct 14, 2010 49 views

  • Essence Of Old Virginny

    Essence Of Old Virginny

    Not the one you would expect from Buckley. From Howe's Collection, c. 1880. Tim Twiss Oct 12, 2010 104 views

  • Killaloe

    Killaloe

    Spirited song from Winner's Eureka Method for Banjo, played on a Moschella Gourd Banjo. This gourd… Tim Twiss Oct 12, 2010 40 views

  • Essence Of Cinnamon

    Essence Of Cinnamon

    Another one in the "Essence" section of the Howe Collection of c. 1880. Gourd Banjo. Sorry 'bout th… Tim Twiss Oct 12, 2010 30 views

  • Negro Sand Jig

    Negro Sand Jig

    Song from Kerr's Second Collection of Merry Melodies For The Violin - Glasgow Circa 1885. What does… Tim Twiss Oct 11, 2010 120 views

  • Essence of Old Kentucky

    Essence of Old Kentucky

    Another one of the slow "Essence" tunes from the Howe fiddle collection. Tim Twiss Oct 11, 2010 37 views

  • Juba Jig

    Juba Jig

    Here is that simple tune from "Winner's Eureka Method" played on a gourd banjo by Jay Moschella. Tim Twiss Oct 11, 2010 100 views

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