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How do you separate the music from the racism?

There are some really racist titles for pieces. How do you separate the racism associated with them from the actual music? Because they are…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

4 Jan 19
Reply by Russ Chandler

Drumming on the head

If I wanted someone to beat on the drum over the strings at the bridge, How would I notate that?

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

3 Jan 18
Reply by Austin

Jasper Johnson's Jubilee..1899..Paul Rubens

This is a very tuneful early cakewalk, I've rewritten measures 5,6,8 and 56,57 (plus their repeats) to give the tune some extra bounce. The…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Jan 17

Why did Frank Bradbury record the Banshee in E major?

I'm curious because I was told the banjo is best at flat keys not so much sharp ones which is why Emile Grimshaw wrote it in Eb. Why would…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

8 Jan 16
Reply by Jody Stecher

Samuel Swaim Stewart's universal favorite

Are these banjos worth it? I found one on the marketplace for I won't say pennies but compared to what some of these SS Stewarts can fetch…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

1 Jan 7
Reply by Joel Hooks

Cotton Pickers Rag..1899..William J. Braun

This is a very well written early rag, all I could find out about the composer is what is on the title page. He is shown as the bandmaster…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

1 Jan 7
Reply by Trapdoor2

A "New" Vess Ossman recording.. Well, new to me anyway!

Anyone know what L.A.W is? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlzwTwFKeg There is a very interesting Biography of Ossman, I assume by Tim…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

21 Jan 7
Reply by nick Kelly

Zach Hoyt

If he were to design a banjo, that is like an old classic era what would it need? Also sorry for posting twice in the same day

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

1 Jan 4
Reply by Ethan Schwartz

Tone ring

Does anyone have any experience with banjos with tone rings? I'd like to get a banjo with one just to see the difference. 

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

3 Jan 3
Reply by Austin

Fred Van Eps birthday December 30th 1878

Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo

1 Dec 31, 2024
Reply by thereallyniceman

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