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The Dam Busters March by Eric Coates.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by thereallyniceman Apr 29.
Oh Dat Possum Rag (1910)
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Salut D'Amour...Elgar
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Apr 10.
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Steve Harrison posted a discussionThe Dam Busters March by Eric Coates.
This tune ranks along side Jerusalem and Land of hope and Glory as one of the most iconic English patriotic tunes. This year is the 70th anniversary of the famous Dam Busters Raid in WW2 and so I thought I'd try the impossible and do an arrangement for banjo in celebration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_ChastiseThis tells the story of the raid for those too young to have been told or who haven't seen the film.You may need…See More
Steve Harrison commented on thereallyniceman's video
Grace and Beauty by James Scott. Classic Fingerstyle Banjo
"A brilliant rendition of a great ragtime tune. My to do list is now so long, I doubt if I'll get through it all! I must give that one a try...what arrangement did you settle on and do you have the score?....Steve."
Steve Harrison replied to Michael Laurence Redpath's discussion trio"I always view the trio as a tune within a tune. In a brass band, a cornet trio for example would be a solo, played by the cornet, within the main composition...Steve."
Steve Harrison posted a discussionOh Dat Possum Rag (1910)
This is another request from Robert Dooley. It's a catchy ragtime song and as with many of the era, the words would raise quite a few eyebrows by today's standards. It's a good job I can't sing!...Steve.See More
Richard William Ineson replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar"I did an arrangement of LofH&G some years ago, I will post it when I get back next week.
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Mike Moss replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar""Land of Hope and Glory" should be easy enough to transcribe and it would be great fun if we could play along at the last night of the proms, lol!"
Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar"I'll have a look at some of his marches and see what I can do, I don't know of any that have been arranged for banjo.
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Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar"Thanks Mike..there was a documentary on BBC4 about Elgar last week and this inspired me to give this tune a try. It is impossible to escape from the influence of Elgar if you live in Malvern, there is an excellent bronze statue of him on Bell Vue…"
marc dalmasso replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar"Yes ,i love him & i always thought that his march from Fantasia ' final should be great played by numerous banjos ; do an arrangment exist ?"
Mike Moss replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour...Elgar"Your arrangements never fail to impress me. This one, in particular, makes a very clever use of the banjo's resources to produce two voices. I also like making transcriptions for the 'jo and your arrangements are a source of inspiration."
Steve Harrison posted a discussionSalut D'Amour...Elgar
Sire Edward Elgar, probably England's finest composer, was born in the village of Lower Broadheath in Worcestershire which is just about 5 miles (9 km) from where I live in Malvern. Elgar and his wife Alice are are both buried in the churchyard of St.Wulstan's in Little Malvern having lived a large part of their life in Malvern.On the occasion of his marriage, he composed Salut d'Amour for Alice and I have taken great liberties with the tune and have made a reduced arrangement, keeping just…See More
Steve Harrison replied to Jody Stecher's discussion Windsor Grand Solo"I've not seen this style of bridge before, it certainly adds to the overall tone...When the appalling unseasonal weather in the UK warms up, I may venture into my workshop see if I can make one. It would be interesting to see…"
Steve Harrison commented on Mike Moss's video
The Policeman's Holiday - Ewing, Oakley arr. - New Weaver Banjo
"Was I ever that young?...Great performance of a rarely played tune. Oakley was a fellow Brummie (someone born in Birmingham, England) and the very first classic tune I learned was his Dashwood Quickstep...Steve."
Steve Harrison posted a discussionGoodbye My Coney Island Baby
Here's another tune that Robert Dooley sent me. As a barber shop song I wasn't sure how it would fit on the banjo but my attempt and midi is now in the library..Steve.See More
Mike Moss replied to Steve Harrison's discussion And now for something completely different part 2"I wouldn't say there is that much of a difference between the earlier and the late stuff... If anything, the "Savoy Operas" were the direct ancestors of modern forms of musical theatre. Popular, catchy tunes, eminently watchable, with…"
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Steve Harrison
Hi all, Just a bit about myself. I live in the beautiful town of Malvern in Worcestershire, England. I have been playing classic and melodic style banjo for more years than I care to recall. I play an Alfred Weaver banjo made around 1903 and a Windsor popular made 1914ish. As well as banjo, my other instrument is piano accordion, not very fashionable these days but great for playing tradtional music, my main passion. I play occasionally for local Morris Dance sides arround Malvern. Having reached the grand old age of 60, I am semi retired which leaves me more time for my music and my other love, my two grandchildren. I'm about to start teaching my 7 year old grandson the Uke as an entry into greater things. If there are any other players in or near my location, please make contact...Steve.
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- At 6:35 on December 29, 2010,
Sylvia said… - Hi Steve, I'm a bit nearer to you than Rob, but still a longish way away , I'm on the Isle of Wight. Was interested to read that you played for Morris. I am a member of the local Oyster Girls Ladies Morris team. Might just bump into you at one of the Folk Festivals , don't yet know which ones we are doing this year though. All the Best. Sylvia.
- At 8:57 on December 30, 2010, Sylvia said…
- Hi Steve,the oyster girls were at Upton last year. I am only a beginner at Banjo and have found this site very helpful. I have also had a few lessons with Rob over the internet, great stuff this new technology. Will look out for you at any Festivals I go to. I have heard Rochester mentioned for this coming year. All the best. Sylvia
- At 17:49 on February 8, 2012,
Alan Sims said… hi Steve ,ive just had my clifford essex frets redressed and set up .it sounds lovely and so much easier to play .ive got medium gauge strings .ive been playing about a year .would i be ready for a heavier set ,and would this change the action .how often sould change them i practice every day' regards Alan
- At 17:56 on February 8, 2012, Alan Sims said…
how often should i change strings i practice every day regards Alan
- At 20:13 on March 4, 2012,
Tim Walsh said… Hi Steve,
I've only recently been made aware of Classic Banjo through meeting another member David Greenwood.
I've only been playing a relatively short while and have been learning bluegrass.
I'm looking to broaden my playing skills in to claw hammer and Classic styles and from what I've seen of the tutorials on this site so far I think I'm in the right place.
- At 7:31 on May 21, 2012,
Mike Redman said… Hi Steve, have you thought about transposing/arranging A Ragtime Dance (Scott Joplin) for the banjo, I was listening to it the other day, now can't get the tune off of my mind!
- At 8:12 on June 14, 2012,
dave brown said… Thanks Steve
- At 10:35 on June 20, 2012, Alan Sims said…
thanks for the tip Steve, that makes sence.three lines above .E. cheers.
- At 11:13am on August 28, 2012, Alan Sims gave Steve Harrison a gift…
- At 8:59am on September 19, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift…
I would personally like to thank Steve for all the work he has done on producing new arrangements for Classic Banjo and making them available for us all. Check out all his scores in the MUSIC LIBRARY.
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