For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Minstrel Banjo-Black Crook Jig.wmv
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Tim Twiss Nov 2, 2011 58 views
Green Corn - Hard Times
Phil Rice and Tom Briggs I believe. With a little rhythm change in Green Corn and a few missed note… Paul Draper Oct 31, 2011 118 views
Ben Cotton's Clog Dance.wmv
Ben Cotton, spoken of quite highly by Frank Converse, was a "talented but versatile banjoist-an all… Tim Twiss Oct 31, 2011 69 views
Budworth Jig.wmv
My Halloween tune -minor key from Buckley 1868. Tim Twiss Oct 30, 2011 65 views
Minstrel Banjo-Little Fairy Polka.wmv
From Winner's New American School for Banjo c. 1883. Tim Twiss Oct 27, 2011 42 views
Briggs' Breakdown - Get Up In The Morning
Not sure about the last measure of the 2nd part of Breakdown... Paul Draper Oct 27, 2011 100 views
Minstrel Banjo-Pea Nut Gal and Mrs.Grundy.wmv
Two songs in a minor key from the Converse 1865 in Stroke Style play. Tim Twiss Oct 26, 2011 84 views
What O' Dat.wmv
This is my own instrumental adaptation of the 1859 tune composed by Daniel Emmett. It was written d… Tim Twiss Oct 25, 2011 36 views
Jim Crow Polka
Hope this isn't too far off... Paul Draper Oct 24, 2011 130 views
Barley Reel.wmv
From the "Green" Converse Book of 1865. Do you hear a familiar melody? Tim Twiss Oct 24, 2011 57 views
More Converse 1893-Jingle Hornpipe
Continuation of the exploration. Tim Twiss Oct 23, 2011 32 views
On The Other Hand....wmv
A right hand perspective on this tune from the Converse 1893 book - "Virginny Dance". Part of the "… Tim Twiss Oct 21, 2011 46 views
"Jim Along Josie" (Joe Ayers & Mark Campbell), Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello
Master Musicians Mark Campbell (Fiddle) and Joe Ayers (Banjo) performing "Jim Along Josie" at the W… Mark Weems Oct 21, 2011 116 views
Walk Into De Parlor Jig - Boston Jig
Tom Briggs, 1855 and James Buckley, 1860. Paul Draper Oct 21, 2011 100 views
Light-House Reel .wmv
Reading through this one from the Converse 1893 "Banjo Made Easy", guess what tune I found masked u… Tim Twiss Oct 20, 2011 130 views
The Sprite's Polka.wmv
From the freshly unearthed "Banjo Made Easy" by Frank Converse 1893, his final book. Tim Twiss Oct 20, 2011 72 views
Sugar Cane Dance
Analytical Banjo Method, Frank Converse, 1886. In low bass (dGDF#A - key of G). This one is always… Paul Draper Oct 20, 2011 120 views
Hobson's Jig & Briggs' Corn Shucking Jig
Hobson's Jig from James Buckley, 1860. Briggs' Corn Shucking Jig from Tom Briggs, 1855. Paul Draper Oct 19, 2011 154 views
Sherman's Funeral March.wmv
From the recently uncovered book now years old...the 1893 Frank Converse "Banjo Made Easy". Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2011 70 views
Royal Boston Jig.wmv
From the recently uncovered book now years old...the 1893 Frank Converse "Banjo Made Easy". Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2011 29 views
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