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Bandurand Polka
Nope, not a band from the 80's. It's from Buckley 1868. (also Dobson 1877) There are several in thi… Tim Twiss Aug 27, 2009 102 views
Buckley's Jig - 'guitar' style
Thought I'd try a stroke classic to see how it sounded with guitar technique. If I look a little ov… Rob MacKillop Aug 27, 2009 100 views
Cane Brake Reel
If my banjo sounds a bit weird, it's because I forgot to take the cushion out of the back! It can b… Rob MacKillop Aug 26, 2009 140 views
Slow Version - Cane Break Reel
Focussing on Converse's right-hand fingering. Let me know if these videos are of any use. Rob MacKillop Aug 26, 2009 104 views
Two from Converse 1886
"Cane Brake Reel" and "Mississippi Walk Around". From a "later" book (1886) but played in a style t… Tim Twiss Aug 26, 2009 70 views
Old Plantation Reel
Well, I don't quite think I'm showing you anything Rob, but it is exciting to see us get a similar… Tim Twiss Aug 25, 2009 52 views
Old Plantation Reel
Converse Analytical. Obviously still learning stroke style, so please be gentle on me! That pile of… Rob MacKillop Aug 25, 2009 194 views
18th-Century 'guittar'
OK, this is way off topic, but this was a VERY popular instrument on the East Coast, USA, during th… Rob MacKillop Aug 24, 2009 188 views
Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868 pg. 12
This clip contains the four songs on that page. "Waltz", "Glory Hallelujah", "Hear Him, Johnny hear… Tim Twiss Aug 23, 2009 55 views
Oh, Bring along de Gal
Yet another overlooked gem from the Phil Rice Book of 1858. Tim Twiss Aug 22, 2009 32 views
Green Corn
Rice 1858. Tim Twiss Aug 22, 2009 154 views
Come Shine out Peggy
Buckley via Rice, edited MacKillop. Rob MacKillop Aug 22, 2009 130 views
Hannah, Hannah, where's you going.
Continuing with more of this obscure Rice material, with a contribution by Buckley. Shades of "Corn… Tim Twiss Aug 21, 2009 65 views
Carolina Reel 01:50
Well, here's my "first draft". Rough and ready... Those rolls in the 2nd part are indeed difficult… Trapdoor2 Aug 20, 2009 100 views
Buckley in Rice
Here are two songs in the Phil Rice Book of 1858 credited to Buckley, whose own publication would a… Tim Twiss Aug 20, 2009 56 views
Carolina Reel Deconstructed
A close up on the right-hand fingering by Converse, focussing on his use of the 'hammer' and 'combi… Rob MacKillop Aug 20, 2009 100 views
Carolina Reel / Git Up in De Mornin
This is a comparison of the basically same song with different titles and ornamentation, spread out… Tim Twiss Aug 19, 2009 97 views
Learning Stroke Technique - Help Needed!
Alabama mess-around Rob MacKillop Aug 17, 2009 142 views
Essence Of Old Virginia Dance
An investigation from Scotland Yard revealed some mistakes. I repost this one as the corrected vers… Tim Twiss Aug 16, 2009 102 views
Two More From Briggs'
Here are a few tunes played straight from the Briggs' Banjo Instructor of 1855 which are instrument… Tim Twiss Aug 13, 2009 57 views
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