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John Pidoux plays Queen of Diamonds 2 Replies

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Joel Hooks replied to thereallyniceman's discussion John Pidoux plays Queen of Diamonds
"Okay, I'll try this again as it the source code feature does not seem to show it. Here is the full score, 1st, 2nd, piano and title sheet: https://archive.org/details/queen-of-diamonds-barn-dance-john-pidoux/mode/2up"
53 minutes ago
Joel Hooks replied to thereallyniceman's discussion John Pidoux plays Queen of Diamonds
"I love the title sheet for this one!  I'm not big on "barn dances" aka schottisches, but I might take another look at this one."
1 hour ago
thereallyniceman posted a discussion

John Pidoux plays Queen of Diamonds

I have had the full score in the MUSIC LIBRARY for some time, but never heard it before!What a delightful piece with great use of harmonics and beautifully played by Pidoux.…See More
3 hours ago
Richard William Ineson replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn
"I can't wait to try this."
15 hours ago
Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn
20 hours ago
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn
"The guy on the cover is the "Foxy Grandpa" from a popular 1900-1912 American newspaper cartoon series. Plot: two grandkids attempt to prank the old man but he turns the tables on them every time. ~30 compilations were eventually published…"
20 hours ago
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn

This is a tuneful composition that suits the banjo and is well worth a listen and play. I had no problems playing the first two parts until I reached the third part which is nicely arranged variation with triplets. My 75 year old arthritic fingers…See More
yesterday
Shawn McSweeny replied to John Cohen's discussion Lloyd Longacre
"Hi John, Lloyd was a wonderful player. No personal info here; have to rely on secondary sources :    * 1953 Lewistown rally pic : plain, vega-ish banjo; could be a 1920's WL2.    * 1970's 5 Stringer Rally pics ;…"
yesterday
John Cohen posted a discussion

Lloyd Longacre

Hello Shawn,Do you know what model or models of banjo Lloyd Longacre played?Regards,JohnSee More
yesterday
Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Morley's "Donkey Laugh" was released for sale on November 15, 1923, along with "Georgia Medley", "The Minstrel Man" (Grimshsaw), and "In Lantern Light" (Marshall)."
Tuesday
Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Thanks Joel and Marc, I've kept my arrangement as simple as is possible....Steve."
Monday
Shawn McSweeny replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Here's more Whitney whimsy : "The Donkey Laugh" published by M. Witmark & Sons in 1901. Ossman recorded "The Donkey's Laugh" for Victor in 1902  and "Donkey Laugh" for Zonophone around the same…"
Monday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Now we have three arrangements of Mosquito's Parade to mess around with: Lansing, Mahood and Harrison. You're in fine company Steve!"
Monday
Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Thanks for the arrangement Steve!  I'll give her a read through. And thanks Richard for Mosquito's Parade!"
Monday
Joel Hooks is now friends with Andrew Paul Harris and William Benton
Monday
Joel Hooks replied to Brett Lowe's discussion Jazzbo's Holiday - accompaniment part
"Hello Brett, I have it digitized but will not post here as the current copyright owner, Chris Sands, has been very protective in the past when such things were shared publicly.  friend me and send me a message. "
Monday
Richard William Ineson replied to Brett Lowe's discussion Jazzbo's Holiday - accompaniment part
"Hi Brett, I'll take look through the pile of mouldering music later today and see what I can find."
Monday
Brett Lowe posted a discussion

Jazzbo's Holiday - accompaniment part

Hello Everyone,I have the solo part (both finger and plectrum - only photocopies I'm afraid) for Jazzbo's Holiday and just got a copy of Chris Sands books of Tarrant Bailey Jnr's Banjo Solos (Mel Bay), expecting a piano and possibly (if we were…See More
Monday
Brett Lowe replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Hello all, And thanks for the music - this is one I've wanted to play for a while.  I believe Howard Whitney was based in Melbourne, Australia (some sources say he was an Australian others claim he was an American Composer but give no…"
Sunday
Richard William Ineson replied to Steve Harrison's discussion A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
"Thats' good, the more the merrier, as they say. I thought that the Lansing arrangement was interesting with the 'English notation' designation and also the trio being arranged in different octaves. It's a catchy tune and easy to…"
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