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Gin And Razors (1900)...C.Bertram

This is another very good, interesting early cakewalk. I transposed it from Eb/Ab to G/C to make it more banjo friendly. I have no idea of…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

3 Nov 27, 2018
Reply by Steve Harrison

Cotton States Rag (1910)..Annie Ford McKnight.

The composer of this tune doesn't feature in the pantheon of well known ragtime composers. She was a music teacher and this is her only pub…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Nov 24, 2018
Reply by Steve Harrison

A useful accessory for our lady members?

I know we are always on the lookout for that "Special" gift this time of the year, and I spotted this one in an old BMG Magazine from 1966.…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 20, 2018

Repertoire question

I've been asked for information by a friend in regard to her late grandfather's banjo playing. From the photos she has emailed me the banjo…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

25 Nov 20, 2018
Reply by Mike Bostock

Another ABF meeting that we shouldn't have missed !

What do you think Joel?    Unfortunately, in 1961 you were still a twinkle in your father's eye!

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

2 Nov 18, 2018
Reply by Joel Hooks

Razzazza Mazzazza (1906)....Arthur Pryor.

This is a very good syncopated march written by AP. The title was so intriguing that I had to have a look and listen and see what I could d…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Nov 16, 2018
Reply by Steve Harrison

Echoes From Old Kentucky (1901)...Mynnie Dillingham.

This is a very tuneful early cake walk/march/two-step and one of those tunes that could have been written for the banjo, the music cover sh…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 14, 2018

Looking for zither banjos

I'm reaching out to the British members on this forum.  Lately I have been getting into zither banjo playing and I'm now looking for some h…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

7 Nov 12, 2018
Reply by Richard William Ineson

The Original Blues (1914) Ted S. Barron. (My 500th.arrangement for banjo)

This is a classic blues in C and follows a similar pattern to Dallas Blues which I arranged some time back. The score and midi are in the l…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 10, 2018

7-string banjo (with provenance!)

I came across this - what looks like a fretless 7string banjo.  https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/bearneshamptonandlitt

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

3 Nov 9, 2018
Reply by carrie horgan

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