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Lotus Jig - 1883
Played on a Barry Sholder gourd banjo. Richard Katz Apr 28, 2020 57 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 49 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 20 views
Happy Land of Canaan
A popular song from 1859, known as a banjo piece. John Masciale Apr 7, 2020 69 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 35 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 7 views
Grape-Vine Twist
From Ryan’s Mammoth Collection, by way of Tim Twiss’ Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper Apr 2, 2020 104 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 32 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 63 views
Frank Converse’s Jig
From Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper Mar 28, 2020 18 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 25 views
Old Johnny Boker
A quick one from the Briggs tutor. Andy Chase Mar 1, 2020 118 views
Hall’s Jig
From Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Feb 25, 2020 32 views
Briggs’ Jig
Briggs’ Banjo Instructor - 1855; Bell Stichter banjo, Buckeye Banjos bridge Rob Mohr Feb 21, 2020 114 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 69 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 29 views
Gumbo Chaff
Very popular tune from the 1830’s. Tim Twiss arrangement. Paul Draper Feb 15, 2020 114 views
Leaning on the Garden Gate
Leaning on the Garden Gate by Frank Converse Analytical Method 1887. Played on Jay Moschella Bouche… Sonny Bryan Feb 12, 2020 102 views
G.P. Knauff's "Flying Indian"
From my new banjo tab book entitled "G.P. Knauff's Virginia Reels: Selected & Arranged for Old-… Mark Weems Jan 25, 2020 122 views
My New Book: Knauff's Virginia Reels for Old Time Banjo
Hot off the Press! Get em' at https://www.earlybanjotraditions.com/books Mark Weems Jan 25, 2020 85 views
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