For enthusiasts of early banjo
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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 83 views
Learning Stroke Technique - Help Needed!
Alabama mess-around Rob MacKillop Aug 17, 2009 136 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 100 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 53 views
De Ole Jaw Bone
Another one that shows the full framing of this cool little stage. You are right Rob, a few bodies… Tim Twiss Aug 12, 2009 77 views
Hyde's Favorite
This one is taken from the "Little Yellow" book by Frank Converse. Tim Twiss Aug 12, 2009 47 views
The Bulgarian Women's Choir sing "Oh! Susanna."
Dar is no music like de old banjo. Carl Anderton Aug 3, 2009 106 views
Aunt Sally's Jig
From the back of the Buckley 1860. Anybody else hear "Bibbity Bobbity Boo"? Either it was stolen, o… Tim Twiss Aug 2, 2009 69 views
Van Bramer's Jig.
from the Dan Emmett Manuscript. Greg taught me this tune. Carl Anderton Jul 31, 2009 102 views
Gettysburg Banjo 11 -Briggs' Jig
Straight ahead Stroke classic from the Wheatfield. Tim Twiss Jul 29, 2009 80 views
Gettysburg Banjo 12 - Buffalo Gals
More Minstrel music from the battlefield. Tim Twiss Jul 29, 2009 106 views
Gettysburg Banjo 9 - Mary Blane
Kyle doing a nice job singing this Minstrel classic. Travis Franklin on fiddle, Greg and Carl on ba… Tim Twiss Jul 29, 2009 110 views
Serenade for Col. Ellis (The Congo Prince Jig).
One more tune from my favorite monument, which is, by the way the only official full-sized statue o… Carl Anderton Jul 28, 2009 71 views
Gettysburg Banjo 5 - Briggs' Breakdown and Briggs' Reel 02:25
Straight ahead meat and potatos Stroke Style Banjo at the monument for the 124th New York Volunteer… Tim Twiss Jul 26, 2009 120 views
Gettysburg Banjo 4 - Where Did You Come From 01:59
How can you resist moving to this tune from the 1858 Rice book? Tim and Carl on banjo with Greg , K… Tim Twiss Jul 26, 2009 66 views
Cracovienne Comparison 02:48
A comparison of the classic Briggs' "Ethiopian Cracovienne" to a piece called "Cracovienne Quickste… Tim Twiss Jul 25, 2009 102 views
Gettysburg Banjo 3 - Old Dan Tucker 03:11
One of the centerpieces of the Minstrel Banjo repertoire. Always a joy to bring it to life. Tim Twiss Jul 25, 2009 130 views
Gettysburg Banjo 2 - Buckley's Jig 01:36
A little Buckley in front of the 4th Michigan monument. Tim Twiss Jul 24, 2009 58 views
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