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What on Earth are these????? 7 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Trapdoor2 5 hours ago.
"Armadillo" Rag Two-step (1911) Clarence F. Brown 6 Replies
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steve Harrison 13 hours ago.
Dixie Flyer (1901)...A.E.Henrich..New Arrangement.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo yesterday.
Two more original compositions 3 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Trapdoor2 on Wednesday.
Happy Days In Georgia (1899)...Chas. Keubler
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo on Tuesday.
"In Ole Alabam" (1900)...Hortensia Weisman.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Feb 13.
Original composition and playing 2 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Randy Dary Feb 13.
THE NEW JOHN FIELD BMG LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN! 45 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by thereallyniceman Feb 12.
The Tar-heeler's Dream (1899)..W.J.Rahley...New arrangement.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Feb 11.
Morley’s Palladium Rag - Piano Part, Anyone? 11 Replies
Started by Aaron Jonah Lewis in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Aaron Jonah Lewis Feb 11.
"Come Take A Trip In my Air Ship" (1904) George Evans & Ren Shields 2 Replies
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steve Harrison Feb 9.
Weaver Tailpiece Sizes 1 Reply
Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steve Harrison Feb 8.
Clifford Essex Professional for sale
Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo Feb 7.
The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine (1913)...Harry Carroll & Ballard MacDonald
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Feb 4.
Classic banjo players from Germany?
Started by Pär Engstrand in Classic Banjo Feb 3.
The Lily Of Laguna (1898)...Leslie Stuart.
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Jan 29.
What is the name of this tune? 3 Replies
Started by david caron in Classic Banjo. Last reply by david caron Jan 28.
Alabama Jubilee (1913)...George Linus Cobb
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Jan 27.
Alabama Jubilee Instrumental 3 Replies
Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steve Harrison Jan 25.
Crimson Rambler Rag (1911)...Harry Austin Tearney
Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Jan 25.
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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…
ContinuePosted by Paul Painter on November 15, 2018 at 18:39
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…
ContinuePosted by Paul Painter on November 15, 2018 at 18:39 — 12 Comments
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Jody Stecher replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"How they were fitted? The right earlobe of the player was pierced as if for earrings. The end of the coil was pushed into the hole and the coil dangled from the lobe. The same was done to one earlobe of each audience member. It was all…"
Joel Hooks replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"Is there any clue how they are fitted?"
Joel Hooks replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"I am going to say that they are alloy testers. Each spring is a secret Gibson formula of brass.
There are still people selling magical tone enhancers. At least this look like something, the ones on the market today are either…"
Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion "Armadillo" Rag Two-step (1911) Clarence F. Brown"Many thanks to Steve Prosser for a fascinating insight to his Uncle Clarence's family history...Steve H."
Steve Prosser replied to Steve Harrison's discussion "Armadillo" Rag Two-step (1911) Clarence F. Brown"BTW, I'm not a banjo player, I just wanted to tell yall a little about Uncle Clarence. Thanks. I'll leave yall alone now.
S."
Steve Prosser replied to Steve Harrison's discussion "Armadillo" Rag Two-step (1911) Clarence F. Brown"I ran across this old thread while researching my family. Clarence Brown was my great grandmothers brother. We all called him Uncle Clarence. I remember him well. He was a tall blue-eyed gentle man, and a whiz on the piano. He and his wife had a…"
thereallyniceman replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"Makes sense to me !
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Jody Stecher replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"These were developed by Vega for the proposed Boing-A-Phone banjo. The prototypes were disappointing and the model never went into production. Vega sold the coils to Clifford Essex at a loss. "
Trapdoor2 replied to thereallyniceman's discussion What on Earth are these?????"These are early feedback attenuators. Zither-banjos, being what they are, tend to feedback harshly in certain concert halls. The acoustic reflection from the back resonant surface to the rear wall of the hall can escalate exponentially, the results…"
thereallyniceman posted a discussionWhat on Earth are these?????
Available in 1911 and a snip at 5 shillings.If I had a Zither banjo I would buy a set :-)Any ideas on these as I have never…See More
Steve Harrison posted a discussionDixie Flyer (1901)...A.E.Henrich..New Arrangement.
This is another updated arrangement of a tune I did some years ago. It's a good early cake walk and worth a second look. The updated score and midi are in the library...Steve.…See More
Trapdoor2 replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Two more original compositions"Ok, I've been messing around with "Thanks Joe".
What's up with the third part? It is notated essentially in double-time but John plays it at the same pace as the rest (which sounds great). In order to resolve the apparent…"
Dave Raphaelson posted a videoDuet in a minor by Johann Quantz 1697-1773
This is a flute duet arranged for classical guitar and banjo
Steve Harrison posted a discussionHappy Days In Georgia (1899)...Chas. Keubler
This is another long forgotten early cakewalk which suits the banjo very well. I've arranged it in G from the original Key of F. It's not too challenging to play and is worth a try. The score and midis are in the library...Steve.…See More
Steve Harrison replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Two more original compositions"Hi John, you've captured the essence of the 'old masters' very well whilst creating something uniquely yours.....Steve."
Trapdoor2 replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Two more original compositions"Outstanding! The "Wild West", in my mind evokes the old TV western theme tunes I loved as a kid. Fits right in.
"Thanks Joe" is such a delight! My favorite of the bunch. It has all the neat little raggy bits it ought to, just…"
thereallyniceman posted a discussionTwo more original compositions
John Willis has kindly sent two more of his own compositions for Classic Style Banjo.and…See More
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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Events
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American Banjo Fraternity Spring Rally 2019
May 30, 2019 at 6pm to June 1, 2019 at 12am – Newark Garden Hotel (ask for ABF rate)
Hi Folks! The dates are set for the next rally.. May 30 to June 1st 2019. We had to move it back a week as a PGA tournament announced that they were taking our weekend and we did not want to fight…
Organized by Joel Hooks | Type: banjo, rally
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5-String Classic Banjo Course with Chris Sands
June 14, 2019 at 4pm to June 16, 2019 at 4pm – Knuston Hall
This course forms part of the BMG Federation Summer School and will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve perform…
Organized by Sandra Woodruff email: sandra.woodruff@virgin.net | Type: weekend, course
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