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Knock Out Drops..(1910)..Frank "Henri" Klickmann

This is a very tuneful and well written medium paced rag which could be played as a slow drag.  The piano score was in C, to make it more b…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Feb 19, 2021
Reply by Steve Harrison

Self-introduction

Hi all,Just thought I'd introduce myself. Sorry if this is not the appropriate place (am I correct that there are no sub-forums, just a sin…

Started by Ethan Schwartz in Classic Banjo

8 Feb 19, 2021
Reply by Jody Stecher

The Incandescent Rag - George Botsford

Yah, I've been messing around again. Here's me trying to emulate Mr Harrison's lovely arrangements. Botsford was a yeomanlike ragtimer wi…

Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo

5 Feb 12, 2021
Reply by Trapdoor2

Peroxide Rag (1910)..Dr. Calvin Lee Woolsey

This is the third medical themed rag written by Dr. Woolsey and in my opinion it's the best of the three and worth a look/listen. The origi…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Feb 9, 2021

Funny Bones (1909)..Dr. Calvin Lee Woolsey

This is another good composition with a medical theme from the good doctor. The piano score was written in C but to get everything to fit t…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Feb 5, 2021

What banjo brands and models are considered great for classic banjo playing?

Hi everyone, I have recently been bitten by the classic banjo bug. I currently have a Deering Artisan Americana banjo with a 12” pot. I ord…

Started by Milwaukee Matzen in Classic Banjo

65 Feb 4, 2021
Reply by Milwaukee Matzen

Ring Ring De Banjo..(1851)..arrangement based on a set of variations for piano by Charles Grobe.

This is a 'barnstormer' of an arrangement that will test the fingers and is a definite must see/hear. I selected the variations that were m…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

4 Feb 4, 2021
Reply by Steve Harrison

Tune identification

Can anyone help me identify this tune that was played by Bill Ball? Thanks.

Started by Rainier Lanselle in Classic Banjo

5 Feb 2, 2021
Reply by Richard William Ineson

Turkey Gobbler Rag, by Fred Bacon

Does anyone have the original score to this piece? I’m specifically searching for any piano, guitar, or second banjo  accompaniment that ma…

Started by Aaron Jonah Lewis in Classic Banjo

3 Jan 30, 2021
Reply by thereallyniceman

Medic Rag (1910)..Dr. Calvin Lee Woolsey. MD.

Woolsey was a Physician and part time musician and composer, he published 12 pieces of music of which four were rags. In 1913 his medical c…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Jan 29, 2021

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