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Jennings Practical Banjo SchoolHere is another neat book. This one came by way of Marc Smith (trapdoor here). I like the Ragtime Study on page 60. The book mostly inc… Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 27, 2014 Reply by Trapdoor2 |
It has been such a hot day!Here in Blackpool it is rare to get a day when it is not raining but today has been unbelievably hot... almost 30C. It was so hot, in fac… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Mr. Collins in not a negro !!I came across this rather odd 1912 record featuring Fred Van Eps. The record label credits “Banjo effects by Van Eps”. I don’t really… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Olly Oakley as you will have never heard him.We have had several discussions in the past regarding the pitch and speed of early recordings. I realize that we will never know for sure w… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 23, 2014 Reply by Richard Bugdal |
2014 Banjo [Collectors] Gathering, Sept. 4-7Dear Friends, I am posting here the latest communique from Peter Szego, Jim Bollman, and Hank Schwartz regarding the 2014 Banjo Gathering (… Started by Greg Adams in Classic Banjo |
0 | Jul 23, 2014 |
Happy Hannah (1898)... Theodore Havermeyer NorthropAs well as banjo, I also play accordion, mainly Celtic and English traditional folk dance tunes. I came across this piece described as a ca… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 21, 2014 Reply by Jody Stecher |
A Kerry Mills composition from 1896... sound familiar?Steve has been hunting for lost gems again and has come across a piece composed by the famous Kerry Mills (composer of Whistling Rufus).… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 21, 2014 Reply by Trapdoor2 |
Coon Hollow Capers (1900).....Frank R. Gillis.This is rather a jolly cakewalk which is not too much of a challenge on the fingers. I was drawn to it because of the front cover which fea… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Chop Suey Rag (1915)....Edward HayneThis is a gem of a tune and very reminiscent of something that could have been written by Morley or Grimshaw, especially in the opening sec… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 12, 2014 Reply by Steve Harrison |
More of Olly Oakley from an early cassette compilationRecently I posted a few tracks from a 1970s Neovox cassette tape, which had been de-hissed and cleaned up by a friend of mine and set to th… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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