Barnyard Blues..1917..Dominic James La Rocca

[Steve Harrison]

This may not strictly be classic banjo but another of my experimental arrangements to see what is possible on the banjo. It was recorded by The New Dixieland Jazz  Band (MP3 attached). I took my arrangement from the piano score which took some picking apart to arrive at something that worked. . I'm pleased with the result and if you compare it with the MP3, it's a pretty good approximation (I haven't added the animal noises!). The original was written in Eb but I've arranged it in C for ease of playing on banjo....Steve.

 

[Trapdoor2]

Ages ago, I was in New Orleans and got to hear a street band play this. I think you've done a fine job capturing it for the 5-string.

[Steve Harrison]

Thanks Marc, Pushing the boundaries of what is possible on banjo is something I always try to do, many of my arrangements in the library reflect this. I'm 76 at the end of this month and using my brain as much as possible will hopefully stop me going ga ga!...Steve.

Trapdoor2 said:

Ages ago, I was in New Orleans and got to hear a street band play this. I think you've done a fine job capturing it for the 5-string.