For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Far South Reel Medley
A rainy afternoon project Paul Draper May 2, 2020 13 views
Old Dan Tucker
Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 71 views
Briggs “ Corn Shuckin’ Jig”.
Played on a James Hartel “ Boucher” copy. Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 60 views
Lotus Jig - 1883
Played on a Barry Sholder gourd banjo. Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 63 views
James Buckley’s Fancy Solo
From James Who-Else-Could-lt-Be Buckley, 1860. The jump to the 10th fret is always a leap of faith.… Paul Draper Apr 18, 2020 59 views
The Gazelle Polka (Banjo, 1872)
By Frank B. Converse, from his 1872 book 'The Banjo and How to Play It.' #banjo #earlybanjo Andy Chase Apr 15, 2020 24 views
Happy Land of Canaan
A popular song from 1859, known as a banjo piece. John Masciale Apr 7, 2020 74 views
Weston’s Great Minor Jig.
Composition by Horace Weston, from S. S. Stewart 1883; reprinted in the ABF 5-Stringer, No. 218. Paul Draper Apr 6, 2020 47 views
The Pet Polka
Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank Converse's 1872 "The Banjo and How to Play it." Andy Chase Apr 5, 2020 11 views
Grape-Vine Twist
From Ryan’s Mammoth Collection, by way of Tim Twiss’ Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper Apr 2, 2020 106 views
The Ada Waltz
Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank B. Converse's 1872 book "The Banjo and How to Play It." Perfor… Andy Chase Mar 30, 2020 38 views
Buckley's Jig
A quick sound test of my latest banjo. A Tunbridgeware inspired lyre headed minstrel banjo. This is… flatfoot johnny Mar 29, 2020 67 views
Frank Converse’s Jig
From Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper Mar 28, 2020 22 views
Few Days or I’m Going Home
From Albert Holland, 1854. Banjo arrangement from Septimus Winner, 1864. Vocals, banjo, tambo by Pa… Paul Draper Mar 23, 2020 35 views
Old Johnny Boker
A quick one from the Briggs tutor. Andy Chase Mar 1, 2020 122 views
Hall’s Jig
From Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Feb 25, 2020 37 views
Briggs’ Jig
Briggs’ Banjo Instructor - 1855; Bell Stichter banjo, Buckeye Banjos bridge Rob Mohr Feb 21, 2020 116 views
Bobey Nickel’s Jig
James Buckley - 1868; Buckley’s Guide for the Banjo - Tim Twiss; Gardner’s minstrel banjo, Buckeye… Rob Mohr Feb 21, 2020 73 views
Wake Up Jake, or the Old Iron City.
My rendition of a song written and composed by Geo. Holman, 1848. “A magnificent Silver Cup was awa… Paul Draper Feb 19, 2020 43 views
Gumbo Chaff
Very popular tune from the 1830’s. Tim Twiss arrangement. Paul Draper Feb 15, 2020 116 views
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