For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Irish Jig-Converse 1886
Similar to the way he did it in his earlier books. Tim Twiss Feb 1, 2012 102 views
Leavitt's Jig-Converse1886
Title and themes we have seen in earlier publications. Tim Twiss Feb 1, 2012 48 views
Alabama Joe Grain measure banjo
My latest fretless grain measure banjo. 10" grain measure pot, 23" scale antiqued neck. you might n… flatfoot johnny Jan 30, 2012 190 views
Hoop De Dooden Do
Here you go Paul. Words slightly re-arranged for my two year old boy who is into everything poopy a… Mark Weems Jan 29, 2012 225 views
Circus Jig
A little performance of Briggs' Circus Jig with Rhiannon Giddens on banjo and Hubby Jenkins on bone… Rhiannon Giddens Jan 27, 2012 304 views
Jumbo Reel
This comes from the Converse Analytical of 1887. It was not in the 1886 edition. Old style Stroke t… Tim Twiss Jan 27, 2012 62 views
Philadelphia Jig 1886
From the Converse Analytical 1886. Tim Twiss Jan 23, 2012 69 views
Oh! Wake Up In De Morning
This popular Minstrel song is mostly played as an instrumental from The Briggs' Banjo Instructor of… Tim Twiss Jan 20, 2012 130 views
Boatman's Dance 1886
This is the Frank Converse version of the old 1840's tune "Boatman's Dance. One section is actually… Tim Twiss Jan 20, 2012 108 views
Dearest Mae
This was a very popular song from the Minstrel era, and was frequently seen on the playbills from 1… Tim Twiss Jan 19, 2012 114 views
Old Virginny Dance
From the Converse Analytical. Worth looking at for it's use of the "Strike" or "Combination", used… Tim Twiss Jan 19, 2012 78 views
Sunrise Reel
From the Converse Analytical 1887. Tim Twiss Jan 18, 2012 71 views
Boatman's Dance (Mark Campbell and Joe Ayers) LIVE on WTJU
Master musicians Joe Ayers (Banjo) and Mark Campbell (Fiddle) performing "Boatman's Dance" LIVE on… Mark Weems Jan 17, 2012 146 views
Cornish National Anthem----Trelawney/Song of the Western men
Compare to Alabama Joe. Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2012 140 views
Walk Into De Parlor Converse 1886
This version, although similar to earlier versions, comes from the Converse Analytical Banjo Method… Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2012 59 views
Alabama Joe
Commonly found as an instrumental in the Briggs' banjo Instructor of 1855. It's main popularity was… Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2012 261 views
Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
Classic old Minstrel era tune. Tim Twiss Jan 13, 2012 152 views
Blue Tail Fly
Mostly Flesher's version from the "Minstrel Banjo" CD. Paul Draper Jan 12, 2012 114 views
Jim Crack Corn
One of the most popular songs of the old Minstrel era, and has lived to be included in own time. Th… Tim Twiss Jan 12, 2012 150 views
Mary Blane
One of THE most popular tunes of the early 19th Century. This version, taken from Christy's Ethiopi… Tim Twiss Jan 11, 2012 108 views
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