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Not everyone likes Zither Banjos!!! 1 Reply
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“NEW” Old BMGs added to the John Field Library 2 Replies
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The Egyptian Trot (An Oriental Hop)..1914..Henry Lodge. 2 Replies
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steve Harrison on Tuesday.
Zither / Antique Banjo repairs. West Midlands 5 Replies
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Old Tutor Book 1 Reply
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"Drowsy Dempsey", Ossman plays Lansing... 1 Reply
Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Joel Hooks Nov 23.
Sneaky Shuffles (1910)...Henry Lodge
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Nov 23.
Second banjo part 3 Replies
Started by Jim lee in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Jim lee Nov 23.
Scarecrow Rag..1911..William Burdette Morrison.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Nov 22.
BMG Festival 1949 7 Replies
Started by Brett Lowe in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Nov 21.
Roseland Romance by Norton Greenop 11 Replies
Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Trapdoor2 Nov 21.
Banjo On Record 1 Reply
Started by Edward Bettega in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Brett Lowe Nov 17.
4th string sympathetic resonance 2 Replies
Started by Ethan Schwartz in Classic Banjo. Last reply by IAN SALTER Nov 16.
A Night In Egypt (Oriental Foxtrot)..1917..Charles R. Shibley 3 Replies
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Jody Stecher Nov 14.
3 miniatures 7 Replies
Started by German David Patarroyo in Classic Banjo. Last reply by German David Patarroyo Nov 10.
The tar Heel Blues (Foxtrot/Rag)..1915..James Timothy Brymn.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Nov 6.
Classic Banjo Podcasts from classicbanjo.com? 18 Replies
Started by Milwaukee Matzen in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Nov 3.
Fuzzy Wuzzy...1915...Roy H. King
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Nov 1.
This is the other side of Olly Oakley's record that I posted earlier 11 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Trapdoor2 Oct 27.
Banana Peel Rag (Some Slippery Number)..1913..August Herman "Gus" Winkler 2 Replies
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Trapdoor2 Oct 27.
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Fred and George Van Eps: profiles in jazz
Fred and George Van Eps are featured in September issue of The Syncopated Times - it's well worth subscribing to The Syncopated Times if you are interested in early jazz and ragtime: https://syncopatedtimes.com/fred-and-george-van-eps-profiles-in-jazz/
Posted by carrie horgan on September 1, 2021 at 17:19 — 5 Comments
Olly Oakley plays Gallopade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvs_pEnVevQ
Amazing skills - haven't heard this one before, I think this a Cammeyer tune.
Posted by carrie horgan on July 14, 2021 at 7:22 — 2 Comments
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Not everyone like Zither Banjos!!!
Here is an article from a 1904 BMG magazine... Perhaps we should start a bonfire?See More
"Thank you Joel ! We are slowly getting there but there are quite a number of very early magazines missing for our library.
If anyone can help fill the gaps PLEASE do let me have a scan or the loan of a copy/copies to add to the…"
"This is fantastic Ian! Thank you for all your scanning and this website!!
As a matter of fact, I was just organizing all of my digital BMGs to make sure I had the current searchable copies.
I am constantly finding new stuff in these. …"
"Hi Marc, I've downloaded the song score for this, I'll have a look at it sometime and see what i can make of it...Steve."
"Andy,
Give me a call tomorrow on 07811-336636 and I will give you his contact details.
Tom"
"Divinity sounds a plan...probably wont get chance this side of xmas but im near Stourbridge so not that far."
"I know where Bliss Gate is...Any contact details?"
"You could try getting in touch with Clive Hughes, he lives in Blissgate near Kidderminster.
He is the only person I will let anywhere near my banjoes
Tom"
"Well done again!
Unfortunately, the "OF" era was only active for a few years (1922-1925?). Still, I would think there are scores of scores out there...
1928...still going!"
The Egyptian Trot (An Oriental Hop)..1914..Henry Lodge.
Yet another Egyptian themed oriental Foxtrot (I wonder how many more there are!). As would be expected from Lodge, it's a very good composition that suits the banjo and is not too challenging to play. The score and midi are in the Library...Steve.…See More
“NEW” Old BMGs added to the John Field Library
October 1904, April 1923, July 1923, August 1923, September 1923 and October 1923, have now uploaded. I recently received…See More
"Hi Andy, where in the West midlands are you? I live in Malvern, if you are in striking distance, I could have a look at it for you..Steve."
"Oh yes, please scan! It is best to scan black and white so that the yellow paper is removed. I have not seen this one."
"I forget where I read it but I seem to remember a period reference to how after "Darkies Dream" came out everyone started using the andante intro.
This was one that I had gone over the 2nd part enough to where I could have played with you…"
Sneaky Shuffles (1910)...Henry Lodge
This is one of HL's lesser known tunes and one I hadn't heard before. The grace notes as shown on the piano score were virtually unplayable on the banjo so I've reduced them to a single note and suggested playing them by sliding. I've simplified the…See More
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