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Did “A” tuning actually sound like “C”?Hello, I’m brand new to classic banjo, and I understand a typical American tuning in the late 19c was eAEG#B, while in England banjo was gC… Started by Jason Cornwell in Classic Banjo |
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May 2 Reply by Joe Phillips |
JOHN PIDOUX ACCESSORIES.These are currently on eBay UK https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/177983555430?itmmeta=01KMSWNEQ3RD3CZ3T1GKF720M3&hash=item2970a58766:g:ED4AA… Started by IAN SALTER in Classic Banjo |
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Apr 29 Reply by Joel Hooks |
The Darkies' Spring Song..1901..Egbert Van AlstyneThere's a recording of this tune in Original recordings played by Charles Mansell and I've included a recording by the Arthur Pryor band wi… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Apr 28 Reply by Trapdoor2 |
Red Mouse Rag..(The melody of this will creep into anything)..1910..Wilbur PiperThis is a lively one off rag about which I could find no info regarding the composer. I've made one or two alterations and changed the oct… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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The Trouble Maker Rag, by Claude MessengerI found this rag after seeing Steve's arrangement of "April Fool Rag", then watching a young man play it on the piano...after which, I wat… Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo |
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Apr 24 Reply by Steve Harrison |
April Fool Rag..1911..Jean SchwartzThis is an excellent example of ragtime music and one of the best I've seen/heard for some time. It's tricky to play in parts but if you fo… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles PrattThis is well written tune with some interesting syncopation and chord sequences. From the title cover, I presume that The Colonial Glide mu… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Apr 19 Reply by Trapdoor2 |
Rex Schepp/Nat Shilkret "American Banjo Album"Anyone here have any more information on how this album was made or on Rex Schepp in general? I know he played with Ossman Jr. but that's a… Started by Sam Harris in Classic Banjo |
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Apr 13 Reply by Shawn McSweeny |
Iris..A Greek Intermezzo..1910..Ellis R.Ephraim.This the 3rd arrangement of one of Ephraim's tunes I've completed so far. It doesn't sound very 'Greek' to me but is a good tune none the l… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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Stewed Prunes..Slow Drag..1911..Oscar LoraineThis is a pleasant slow drag that isn't too challenging to play. The composer was a violinist who performed around the New York area. He wa… Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo |
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