City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"At some point in time, Clarke sent me photos of the original A notation. They are not great, but are readable.
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AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE! 6 Replies
Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Andrew Paul Harris 17 hours ago.
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My Nan used to play the banjo ( many many moons ago ) she was known as “Ena and her banjo”.
Unfortunately her banjo has fallen into disrepair over the years . However her musical genius (apparently a blooming brilliant singer too)has skipped the last 3 generations .We are looking for a recommendation for someone/company to do a sympathetic repair as a surprise for our mums 80th birthday next year .We live in Leicestershire (England) can any one advise us please
Many…
ContinuePosted by Deborah Powers on February 7, 2025 at 14:00 — 3 Comments
"SOMEWHERE IN DIXIE" Banjo 2
Hello, I wrote a Banjo 2 accompaniment for Somewere in Dixie, as there was none. Is it possible to put it in the music library?
Posted by Alexandre Derycke on October 20, 2024 at 20:06 — 2 Comments
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"Thank you so much for you efforts on this site and going forward, I wish you all the best for the future and sincerely hope for improvements in your health. "
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"FWIW, in the 1880's, John C. Wild lived in South Boston, at the corner of E. Fourth St. and P St., right in the middle of the City Point neighborhood. See red dot within area outlined in blue and shaded."
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"I was a little confused about the hair and jaw lines. That explains it. "
"AMAZING NEWS!"
"I was devastated when I heard the news about your ill-health and possible closure of the site. It's the most interesting and informative one out there, and here I have to thank you for everything you've done over the years to make it…"
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City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"John (Johnny) Wild (1843-1898) - Comedian (depicted above)
Born in Manchester England, Dec. 29, 1843, John Wild emigrated with his parents to America a year later. He entered show business in his teens, working in small, short-lived companies as a…"
"Thank you Ian. Thank you Russ. This is welcome news, indeed."
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"Marc, In the B part of City Point Jig you have omitted the right hand fingering indications in the MS for the triplets. Good idea.
I don't know if I II I (index, middle, index) is Wild's technique or Buehling's but I find…"
"Thank you, Ian.
I'll wait until I've had a look at the handover and then we can get our collective heads together to think about what to do next. I think it is vanishingly unlikely we will stay on Ning.But the important thing if all the…"
AN UPDATE AND GOOD NEWS ON THE FUTURE OF C B NING WEBSITE!
First of all I would like to thank everyone for being so understanding when I announced that I will need to close the website. I really appreciate your kind wishes. I apologise for not answering posts and emails but I have not been idle. My son and…See More
Get well pronto
Dear Ian I’m sorry to learn of your ill health and consequent closure of the Classic Banjo website. I hope your health improves and that you may continue to play the fine music of the excellent composers of the Classic era. Best wishes, Rob…See More
"I wish you well Ian. I'm sorry to hear of your ill health but hope that each day in hand is manageable and that you can still find some laughs throughout the day. This site is a treasure in the banjo world and it's such a shame that it is…"
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"Hi Carrie,
It's very good to see you back here and playing so well.
I've nothing to add to the interesting conversation, but would appreciate it if you could help with the request I sent to your inbox. Many thanks."
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"Here is John Wild, in burnt cork and ready for the minstrel stage."
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"Marc, I've got no front porch but I do have a back porch. If I practiced banjo out there I'd have to affix the sheet music to the music stand with clothes pins. The wind is almost constant. Fortunately that makes the porch an ideal place…"
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