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Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
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April Foll Rag..1911..Jean Schwartz

This is an excellent example of ragtime music and one of the best I've seen/heard for some time. It's tricky to play in parts but if you follow my suggested fingering which is a mix of classic and melodic styles, it should all make sense (at least it does to me!). The final part demonstrates that there is life above the 12 the fret!.....SteveSee More
Monday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"Ack. Steve does have an arrangement of "Cubanola Glide" in the Library. I don't know how I missed it."
Sunday
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"It's a CD with excellent liner notes and photos, The whole thing (audio) is on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJdmf2RL3v0&list=RDDJdmf2RL3v0&start_radio=1&t=585s"
Sunday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"OK. Thanks! I think I remember the voice introduction, but I don't remember the piece at all. I have a copy of the Tarrant Bailey Collection Vol 1...somewhere in a box around here. Cassette? CD? I just don't remember. As far as the…"
Sunday
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"It was included in Steve Walker's  release of the Tarrant Bailey Collection Vol 1 in 2003 on the Neophone label.  I'm still waiting for Vol 2. I have never seen notation for this intriguing banjo solo. "
Sunday
Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"There is a recording in the original recordings section...Steve."
Sunday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"I don't find a banjo piece called "Yankee Glide" anywhere. Not in the Morley list on the site or in the library. Not in my library. If you have a copy, please post it! BTW, AI has already claimed your post and responds to "yankee…"
Sunday
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"What do you suppose Morley meant by "Yankee"?   Was he referring to a person from the American Northeast or someone north of the Mason Dixon line, or to any person or thing that was American? Why would any of these choices indicate…"
Saturday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"Wow. 1994? "Yankee Glide" must be some kind of Rap... ;-) Sometimes, humor appears. A "Yankee" Glide might mean a Yankee interpretation of a Glide...therefore something more rambunctious than sedate or smooth."
Saturday
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"And then there's Joe Morley's unusual banjo solo entitled "Yankee Glide". Morley sometimes named his tunes after race horses so I assumed Yankee Glide was a horse.  Well he was or is but he was born in 1994. Maybe there was…"
Saturday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"Yes, "glides" were characterized by small "mincing" steps that gave dancers the impression of gliding about the floor. There were lots of combinations like glide-mazurkas, glide-polkas, glide-waltzes, etc., which alternated glide…"
Saturday
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Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt

This is well written tune with some interesting syncopation and chord sequences. From the title cover, I presume that The Colonial Glide must be the name of a dance....Steve.See More
Friday
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Iris..A Greek Intermezzo..1910..Ellis R.Ephraim.

This the 3rd arrangement of one of Ephraim's tunes I've completed so far. It doesn't sound very 'Greek' to me but is a good tune none the less. Moon Flower and Dervishes patrol by Ephraim are both in the library and are worth a look. The piano score was in Bb, my arrangement is in G...See More
Apr 12
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Stewed Prunes..Slow Drag..!911..Oscar Loraine

This is a pleasant slow drag that isn't too challenging to play. The composer was a violinist who performed around the New York area. He was also film actor and appeared in films in the 1940s, other than that I have no other information about him...Steve.See More
Apr 10
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Uncle Silas (Some Rube)..1913..Abe Losch aka Harry Lincoln

I would say that this falls into the category of a barn dance. It's a well written tune that suits the banjo very well. The piano score was written in G/C but my arrangement in C/F better fits the banjo...Steve.See More
Apr 8
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Silly Ass..1907..Jean-Baptiste Lefrenier

The composer was born in Quebec, Canada in 1874 where he lived his entire life. He was a composer, piano teacher and choir master. In 1912, he died of TB aged 37. This is an interesting example of Canadian ragtime. The structure of the tune makes it ideal for the banjo with its rising and falling chord progressions and as such is very pleasant to play. The piano score was in C but my arrangement in F better fits the banjo. I've changed the key in the final part from F to C...Steve.…See More
Apr 1

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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 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
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Thanks Steve.It sounds great.
At 8:59am on September 19, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift
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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.
At 4:23pm on November 30, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift
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Thank you to Steve for all the arrangements and contributions. I can't say how old he is as I can't count that high :-) HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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