For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Tambo Technique
Gettin' jiggy wid the beeswax! Mark Weems Jul 19, 2018 56 views
Kentucky Juba - Converse, 1872
From Frank B. Converse’s “The Banjo and How to Play It.” Andy Chase Jul 17, 2018 100 views
Kora & Gourd Banjo Improv.
Mark Weems Jul 15, 2018 102 views
Raleigh and Spencer
Played on an 1850's James Ashborn reproduction. Mark Weems Jul 14, 2018 124 views
Gum Tree Canoe
Mark Weems Jul 12, 2018 102 views
Frisky Reel
A Frank B. Converse original from the Analytical, 1886. Paul Draper Jul 6, 2018 91 views
Copper's Minor
Beautiful tune composed by Tim Twiss, on his Gourd Banjo Music and Elegant Plunk CDs. Paul Draper Jun 27, 2018 112 views
May-Flower Schottische
From Buckley's (1868) david caron Jun 27, 2018 45 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 84 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 45 views
Carulli: One Guitar, Two Banjo's
Mark Weems Jun 16, 2018 100 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 178 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 68 views
The Gem Waltz
From The Banjo and How To Play It (Frank Converse, 1872) david caron Jun 10, 2018 34 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 73 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 49 views
Snapping Turtle Jig
Buckley's guide for the Banjo of 1868 Chris Prieto Jun 3, 2018 63 views
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