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Byron Thomas replied to Mike Bostock's discussion Classic banjo as a term of reference
"Not exactly the same but W.E. Ballantine was referred to on his Banjo Gems as "England's Premier Classical Banjoist"."
Dec 6, 2022
Byron Thomas commented on Byron Thomas's blog post 7 String banjo sheet music
"Thanks for the response! With Ellis book I had noticed that there was 12-page skip but later saw that it didn't cut the songs. I would also be delighted to see your 6 and 7-string banjo notations especially if you have any solo pieces that make…"
Nov 29, 2022
Trapdoor2 commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"Still happening today. Studio musicians daily do things us mere mortals cannot conceive. I remember seeing a short clip of a small orchestra recording for 1930s cartoons. Step 1, hand out the arrangement. Step two, jump in at full speed. Step three,…"
Apr 1, 2022
Joel Hooks commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"The story I have heard about many of his recordings (and have written before) was that he would show up to work at the studio and they would hand him the piano sheet music for what they wanted him to record.  He would sit down with his…"
Apr 1, 2022
Joel Hooks commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"The ABF might have his manuscript.  No guarantees but it might be worth checking the library. "
Apr 1, 2022
Byron Thomas commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"So after a year and some months I've finally gotten closer to what was going on in this song. FVE had adapted it from a Blues standard of the same name written by Billie Brown in 1922 and recorded by Mamie Smith((41) Lonesome Mama Blues -…"
Apr 1, 2022
Byron Thomas commented on carrie horgan's photo
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"Hi Carrie! I was wondering if you had a scan of this book? I wanted to see if there were any 6 or 7 string solo pieces. Thanks again and happy playing!"
Mar 23, 2022
Byron Thomas commented on Jerron Paxton's blog post Fretboard extensions
"Don't know if you found your extended range Banjo yet but I was surfing and ran across this one. Happy playing! Fairbanks / Vega Tubaphone No. 9 Plectum Five String 1925 Maple | Howie’s Stringed SPECtaculars | Reverb"
Jun 4, 2021
Byron Thomas replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Edmund Forman Sheet Music
"You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for you help! I really appreciate it!"
May 14, 2021
Byron Thomas commented on Richard William Ineson's photo
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"Thanks Joel! You always come through with good info. Do you happen to know if the pieces of music survive?"
May 12, 2021
Byron Thomas commented on Richard William Ineson's photo
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"I know this is really late but I was wondering if you had any scans of the music inside this tutor. I've been on the hunt for music published with the 7 string banjo in mind and this seems to fit the bill. I'm hoping to eventually run…"
May 11, 2021
Byron Thomas replied to Jim Abrams's discussion Arranging Music from Piano to Banjo
"If you want to understand the harmony part for your transposition, I suggest reading Complete School Of Harmony for the Banjo by William A. Huntley. I've been told that what he wrote had already been done in the classical era of piano but he…"
May 7, 2021
Byron Thomas commented on Byron Thomas's blog post 7 String banjo sheet music
"So I've been perusing for more 7 string sheet music and ran across a trove in the Turner's Banjo Journal's as well as Daniel's Banjo Magazine. I'm finding(an assumption without more dates) that the 6 and 7 strings started to…"
Jan 28, 2021
Byron Thomas replied to Satoshi Hara's discussion Reuben Reubens Paper Collection Released
"Hamamatsu city here I come! Gotta see that 9 sting banjo in person!"
Jan 5, 2021
Rob Murch commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"Following this thread. It's a cracker of a tune and the score needs to be available for us all! Thanks Byron for posting this,"
Dec 22, 2020
thereallyniceman commented on Byron Thomas's blog post Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps
"Sorry I don't have this... but would like a copy as it is a great tune."
Dec 21, 2020

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Lonesome Mama Blues - Fred van eps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJvohQlpTk

This is just one of my favorites of Fred Van Eps. Something about this song just speaks to me. Is there a score of his playing from this recording?

Posted on December 21, 2020 at 18:00 — 6 Comments

7 String banjo sheet music

I've been playing around with a 7 string banjo for about 6 months now and I'm am now looking for some 7 string sheet music. I'm currently working through what is available for the scan of  Ellis' Thorough School for the 6 or 7 String Banjo which is missing pages but is still a pretty solid Tutor. I already found posting with The Devil Still Pursues Her and Horace Weston's Grand March which are both great pieces if anyone ever wants to tackle them on the 7. Grand March is looking to be a…

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Posted on December 14, 2020 at 16:08 — 22 Comments

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