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La Pa Ma La (1895)...Ernest Hogan

When Carrie brought up the subject of Ragtime music and the Skeddadlers were mentioned, it reminded me that I had this Ernest Hogan tune si…

Started by Steve Harrison

0 May 6, 2015

The Mississippi Side Step (1899)..Leo Berliner

This another very good early folk rag and probably another one that may be suitable for Marc's 'messing about with'  queue. It's got plent…

Started by Steve Harrison

0 May 5, 2015

Strings for a Stewart Banjeaurine

(adapted from a similar post on banjo hangout): I recently took possession of a beautiful S S Stewart banjeaurine.  It hasn't been played m…

Started by Andy Alexis

24 May 5, 2015
Reply by Patrick Garner

Say hello to the first of my new babies :-)

I have recently been fortunate enough to pick up not one , but TWO beautiful banjos! I know that showing off is a very bad thing to do, but…

Started by thereallyniceman

8 May 4, 2015
Reply by Patrick Garner

Another Banjo Cartoon

My wife just got this on her Facebook.  How true....How true....!

Started by Thomas Edgar

0 May 4, 2015

Rasps

What is the proper way to execute a rasp?  Do you rake down the strings with the nail of the index finger?

Started by John Cohen

17 May 4, 2015
Reply by Trapdoor2

Baby Number Two

This one has been in the hands of a couple of site members, but now it is MINE... ALL MINE ;-)  An 11" Weaver with a spun over metal hoop,…

Started by thereallyniceman

7 May 3, 2015
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A piece suitable for beginners to the Classic Style

I recently received an email from Eric Womersley in which he has included, notation and his Tablature for a pice he thinks will be useful f…

Started by thereallyniceman

0 May 3, 2015

UPDATE: British Banjo Rallies 2015- 2016

Please update your diaries for the UK Rallies for the coming 12 months. The date for the Classic Banjo Rally in Clowne, Derbyshire  2016 is…

Started by thereallyniceman

0 May 2, 2015

A Breeze from Blackville (1899)...F. T. McGrath

This is very good early 'folk' rag/two-step. I think these early ones are the best suited for banjo and this is no exception. It has four…

Started by Steve Harrison

2 May 2, 2015
Reply by Steve Harrison

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