"To be clear, and not quibblesome, though it may appear that way, using the index on the C would not be using the index "again". It would be the same stroke that played the previous string. Just drag it from string one to…"
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Alternate picking (Queen of the Burlesque) 16 Replies
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He'd Have To Get Under, Get Out And Get Under (1913)...Maurice Abrahams 1 Reply
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Cello banjo for sale and Parke Hunter banjo for sale
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"Length'ning Shadows" by Alf Bell 2 Replies
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Banjos for sale (Weavers and Cammeyer). 2 Replies
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The Unnamed Rag (1917)....Frank Pallma
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Jun 19.
The Automobile Spin (1899)..Grace Walls Linn 4 Replies
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The Mountain Stream Polka, Thomas Armstrong
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Sunbeam Intermezzo (1909)...Charles Leslie Johnson.
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The Instrument for Intelligent People ! 8 Replies
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Golden Moon (1912)..Charles Leslie Johnson
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Clifford Essex Spanish Guitar Footstool Knockoff 20 Replies
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ABF Fall 2019 Rally Dates Oct. 3-5 2019 3 Replies
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Free Cammeyer mini album! 24 Replies
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The Peacemaker (1905)...Frank Sturtevant 3 Replies
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Selling FIVE banjos 1 Reply
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Easy Money (1904)...Amandel A. Tournade 2 Replies
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Two from Mr. Thomas Armstrong... 3 Replies
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"Rocket Breakdown" by J. W. Ball 1 Reply
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1934 _ Une belle brochette 6 Replies
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Clifford Essex Professional or Weaver
Just wondering if anyone has An Essex Professional or a Weaver they'd like to sell.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Posted by Andrew 'blind boy' Butler on June 14, 2019 at 18:54 — 1 Comment
Getting started
Hello there...well I started about 2 weeks ago learning to play the banjo...been working on Round Peak rolls...and some normal bum ditty ....i set up my banjo with a fiberskyn head and some nylgut strings...not really knowing about Classic Banjo...i was heading towards fretless playing after hearing some wonderful music.
I'm a jazz piano player by trade for over 45 years...and really didn't pay much attn to the banjo...and then going to the internet I found this music to be more than…
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"Thanks for your input Tony. That was how I was approaching it but I was worried that hitting the C with the index again was 'wrong.' I like Ian's suggestion of playing the F to E with a snap (and in the next bar) the E to…"
"LOL. I almost sent this one to you...along with "The Little Ford Rambled Right Along". Both great hits for Billy Murray...and favorites of mine."
He'd Have To Get Under, Get Out And Get Under (1913)...Maurice Abrahams
This another of my arrangements of early 20th Century popular songs and continues my automobile theme. The lyrics were by Grant Clarke & Edgar Leslie. It was recorded by many popular singers but my favourite recording is by Billy Murray which…See More
"Carrie,
QOTB has been in my repertoire since forever and I went back to see how I got over the problem you mention. It seems I subscribe to Jody's suggestion of thumb on G, second on F, first on E, then slide the first over to C. …"
Cello banjo for sale
I forgot to mention that in addition to the other classic banjos I have for sale, I have a large cello banjo that I'd part with. The rim is about 18'' in diameter and it has a long scale length. It's a "player's" instrument as it sounds and plays…See More
Richard William Ineson replied to Trapdoor2's discussion "Length'ning Shadows" by Alf Bell"I've never seen or heard this pretty tune before, thanks for sharing it."
"Alright, the 10.75'' and wood hoop Weavers have sold. The 11'' is still available- I'd part with it for $500."
Pip posted a videoBallad No. 1 - Alfred D. Cammeyer
This is the one of the first pieces by A.D Cammeyer that I wanted to learn and it has taken a long time to get it to this point. Played on a Windsor hollow n...
"Hello John
Interested in the wood hoop weaver 12 inch and the 11 inch weaver.
Can you send some pictures please to tomryanbanjo@yahoo.co.uk and details of prices etc
Many thanks
Tom"
"I do! "
Banjos for sale (Weavers and Cammeyer).
I'm selling a handful of really great banjos for classic style. This time around I am willing to ship. For sale is:11" Weaver 10.75" Weaver (a stunner- don't let the size fool you)12" Weaver with new Clifford Essex neck12" wood hoop Weaver by Sydney…See More
The Unnamed Rag (1917)....Frank Pallma
This is a catchy one off rag by another mystery composer. I could find no info about him nor any other compositions which is a pity as this is rather good and suits the banjo very well. The score and midi are in the library....Steve.See More
"Thanks Marc, they're on the to do list...Steve."
"There's a couple of them on Perfesser Bill's site...which means MIDI and mp3 versions are available.
"Automobile Two Step" by Rose de Haven
"Gasoline Rag" by Louis Mentel
I had to zip the two pdf files in order to get…"
"How about "Automobile Two Step"? The midi is available on Perfesser Bill's ragtime site.
I've always liked the cover on "Gasoline Rag""
"Hi marc, maybe you could send me a couple of your scores and I'll see if I can banjofy them..Steve."
NEW Project featuring compositions by the “Lightning Player”
Joe Morley
Also a NEW Biography of Joe Morley just posted
View the scores while you play the audio of his amazing works!
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Backwell Banjo Rally
September 7, 2019 from 12am to 5pm – Backwell Womens' Institute Hall
Backwell Banjo Rally Saturday September 7th 2019 Backwell WI Hall, Backwell Nr Bristol, Somerset, BS48 3QW Noon to 5pm &nbs…
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MIDLANDS BANJO FEST
October 12, 2019 from 12am to 7pm – The Hilton House Hotel
Midland Banjo Fest Saturday October 12th 2019 Hilton House Hotel, Hilton, Derbyshire DE65 5GP All styles of banjo playing : Plectrum, Tenor, Irish, Blu…
Organized by Keith Wilson | Type: mixed, styles, banjo, rally, and, concert
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2019 Banjo Gathering
October 24, 2019 to October 27, 2019 – Old Dominion University
The 2019 Banjo Gathering is hosted by Arts@ODU in Norfolk, Virginia. Come to the 22nd Annual Banjo Gathering, on October 24-27, 2019 for three days of presentations, exhibitions, a concert, and a b…
Organized by Jim Bollman, Peter Szego, Kristina Gaddy, Lily Werbin, Greg Adams | Type: banjo, gathering
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