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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 80 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 35 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 55 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 45 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 71 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 148 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
Darkey's Frolic.wmv
From the old 1893, but newly uncovered Frank Converse "The Banjo Made Easy". This was his last publ… Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2011 52 views
Albany Polka.wmv
From the old 1893, but newly uncovered Frank Converse "The Banjo Made Easy". This was his last publ… Tim Twiss Oct 18, 2011 33 views
Minstrel Banjo - Hartel's New York Polka.wmv
Hopefully, this original song is a fitting tribute for the maker of this instrument - James Hartel.… Tim Twiss Oct 14, 2011 33 views
Jim Crow Jig and Fairy Dance.wmv
These two come from the Buckley Banjo Book of 1860, and the arrangement of "Fairy Dance" is G. Swai… Tim Twiss Oct 13, 2011 83 views
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