For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Frisky Reel
A Frank B. Converse original from the Analytical, 1886. Paul Draper Jul 6, 2018 83 views
Copper's Minor
Beautiful tune composed by Tim Twiss, on his Gourd Banjo Music and Elegant Plunk CDs. Paul Draper Jun 27, 2018 108 views
May-Flower Schottische
From Buckley's (1868) david caron Jun 27, 2018 40 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 75 views
De Floating Scow Ob Ole Virginia
The semi-famous classic. This is my first attempt with a fiddle. It could be worse, I suppose! Matthew Menice Jun 19, 2018 124 views
Brighton Jig
From Frank Converse's Banjo Without a Master, 1865 david caron Jun 17, 2018 41 views
Carulli: One Guitar, Two Banjo's
Mark Weems Jun 16, 2018 98 views
Reel Ober De Mountain With Flutina
Moving the banjo bridge to have it play in the key of A allowed me to use one of my flutinas in the… Matthew Menice Jun 13, 2018 104 views
De Stingy Ole Man
The flageolet is a bit messy in this one. I was improvising, more or less. Lyrics: Massa's such a s… Matthew Menice Jun 12, 2018 164 views
minstrel banjo carry me back to old virginny
Here's a sound demo of latest minstrel banjo, 24" scale with 11" oak rim, bone frets, all handmade… flatfoot johnny Jun 11, 2018 65 views
The Gem Waltz
From The Banjo and How To Play It (Frank Converse, 1872) david caron Jun 10, 2018 30 views
The Starlight Polka
Arranged by Frank B Converse. Piece was brought to my attention thanks to Rob Mackillop's excellent… david caron Jun 7, 2018 100 views
Joe Sweeney's Jig/Briggs' Corn Shucking Jig
A minstrel medley. I was feeling ambitious this morning. david caron Jun 6, 2018 70 views
Snapping Turtle Jig
I'll be focusing on the minstrel banjo again for a few weeks. I was inspired to try this one after… david caron Jun 5, 2018 46 views
Snapping Turtle Jig
Buckley's guide for the Banjo of 1868 Chris Prieto Jun 3, 2018 45 views
Les Sylphides
I felt like posting another one this morning. From Buckley's Guide for the banjo (1868) david caron May 31, 2018 45 views
Too Utterly Too Clog Dance (take 2)
Me attempting once again this piece from Albert Baur's, The Banjoist's Budget, published in the lat… david caron May 30, 2018 37 views
The Power of Music as executed by Thomas Briggs
I hadn't taken out the old minstrel banjo in a while. I really like this piece. I decided to play i… david caron May 30, 2018 89 views
Old Johnny Boker
Song by Old Joe Sweeney, played on a Bell Sweeney banjo. Leonidas (Lee) Jones May 20, 2018 83 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 100 views
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