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Dixie Dimples(1918) 'A Novelty Rag Fox Trot' by James Scott

Continuing my James Scott theme, this another catchy tune which strays from the usual ragtime formula. It has to be played with swing and b…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

3 Jul 6, 2013
Reply by Steve Harrison

Accidental or “Accidentally on Purpose”?

My friend, the audio software expert, commented that the pitch on many Classic Banjo tracks of original artists now available was above con…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

18 Jul 6, 2013
Reply by marc dalmasso

McAlheeny's Cake Walk (1899) A Two Step in Irish Ragtime by Emmet Balfmoor.

Here's one I've dragged from the depths of obscurity. It's a cracking two step with a mixture of traditional Irish/Folk. I've added some su…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

1 Jul 1, 2013
Reply by thereallyniceman

A Summer Breeze (1908) by James Scott

I've just completed another James Scott rag, now in the library plus midi. It's a seldom heard tune in four parts. It has some really inter…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

13 Jul 1, 2013
Reply by Trapdoor2

Eric Stefanelli makes his “Perfect” New Classic Banjo

I received an email from Eric Stefanelli who apologises for not being on site for a while as he tells me that both he and Pat have been inv…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

3 Jul 1, 2013
Reply by Trapdoor2

Here is a rare Olly Oakley Recording (c1908)

Well, for your delectation, here is another rare recording from one of the Classic Banjo greats. I had not heard it before, and possibly yo…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

7 Jul 1, 2013
Reply by thereallyniceman

Thalberg connection?

Here's something to ponder. I recall a (probably apocryphal?) story about Sigismond Thalberg and the banjo, which seems to have been taken…

Started by Mike Moss in Classic Banjo

4 Jun 30, 2013
Reply by Trapdoor2

McAlheeny's Cake Walk. Irish Ragtime !!!!!!!

Steve mentioned that he was working on a very rare piece, but Irish Ragtime?? I wonder what attracted Steve to this piece? I have ad…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

0 Jun 29, 2013

McAlheeny's Cake Walk. Irish Ragtime !!!!!!!

Steve mentioned that he was working on  a very rare pice, but Irish Ragtime?? I wonder what attracted Steve to this piece? I have added…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

0 Jun 29, 2013

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Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

0 Jun 26, 2013

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