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THE JOVIAL HUNTSMAN by Olly Oakley... and how to play it!Here is a track performed by Olly Oakley. I do not know the year, but it has been suggested that it was recorded around 1916. Maybe Dave Wa… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 22, 2013 Reply by Alan Sims |
Dakota Rag (1899)..re-worked.I've reworked one of my earlier arrangements, the new version and midi are now in the library. It's an interesting tune to play as it's in… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Old recordings of banjo orchestras?Are there any from the period? I have heard plenty of old recordings featuring a banjo backed up by brass bands, but I can't recall any of… Started by OK-4 in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 17, 2013 Reply by thereallyniceman |
Olly Oakley Strikes Again !Here is another 78rpm recording from Olly Oakley. This one was recorded a little earlier than Jovial Huntsman, in around 1912 for Parlophon… Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 16, 2013 Reply by Jody Stecher |
The Fascinator (1903) by James ScottThis is another great ragtime march/two step by James Scott. It has some interesting and challenging harmonies in the second part. The pian… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Photos of FVE and Bill BowenHi folks, Here are two nicely framed photos of Fred Van Eps and Bill Bowen. Looks like they are both playing SSS banjos. http://www.ebay… Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo |
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Jul 9, 2013 Reply by Eric STEFANELLI |
reply to Grey Cloud's discussion Silly Scale QuestionHi ! To continue the reply of Jody, i think this is a real important question ,and Joe Morley's advises in his method are also very inte… Started by Eric STEFANELLI in Classic Banjo |
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Dixie Dimples(1918) 'A Novelty Rag Fox Trot' by James ScottContinuing 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Jul 1, 2013 Reply by thereallyniceman |
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