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Clover Leaf Rag..1907..George Pendleton Marshall

Started Dec 18

Fui Na Ondo (Marchinho Brasiliera)..Zeqhina de Abreu

Started Dec 16

Gourmond Polka aka Bella Bocca Polka (1879)..Emil Waldteufel
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Clover Leaf Rag..1907..George Pendleton Marshall

This another good rag that I've hopefully rescued from obscurity. Little is known of the composer other than he hailed from Indiana and was a jobbing musician and sometime song writer. It has unusual but interesting staccato syncopation which has been achieved by the clever use of rests which makes it a little tricky to play. The piano score from which I wrote the arrangement was in Bb, I've arranged it in G as it better suits the banjo...Steve.…See More
Dec 18
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Fui Na Ondo (Marchiho Brasiliera)..Zeqhina de Abreu

I haven't added position markers to this as it's all played in either 1P or 1PB. It's a fun tune to play and not too much of a challenge. I've added some embellishments using 2nd voice. It's described as a Brazilian march but I would place it half way between a march and a tango. The title translates as I go with the wave which in English is the same as going with the flow or going with the crowd..Steve…See More
Dec 16
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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Fui Na Ondo (Marchiho Brasiliera)..Zeqhina de Abreu

I haven't added position markers to this as it's all played in either 1P or 1PB. It's a fun tune to play and not too much of a challenge. I've added some embellishments using 2nd voice. It's described as a Brazilian march but I would place it half way between a march and a tango. The title translates as I go with the wave which in English is the same as going with the flow or going with the crowd..Steve…See More
Dec 16
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Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Gourmond Polka aka Bella Bocca Polka (1879)..Emil Waldteufel
"Thanks Joel...Steve."
Dec 15
Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Gourmond Polka aka Bella Bocca Polka (1879)..Emil Waldteufel
"ttps://archive.org/details/443-bella-bocca-polka-banjeaurine/"
Dec 13
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Gourmond Polka aka Bella Bocca Polka (1879)..Emil Waldteufel

This is my take on this popular polka of which I'm sure that there must be other banjo arrangements somewhere out in Banjo World. I've made a few amendments and reduced the number of repeats. The piano score was written in F but I've chosen C as I think it better fits the banjo. The MP3 is a bit robotic but it does sound better on the banjo....Steve.See More
Dec 13
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Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Tentacao (Temptation)..Jose Gomes aka Zequina de Abreu
"Thanks Richard, you're very welcome...Steve"
Dec 1
Richard William Ineson replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Tentacao (Temptation)..Jose Gomes aka Zequina de Abreu
"Another lovely tango from Abreu. And a nice, accessible arrangement for the banjo. Thanks Steve."
Dec 1
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Tentacao (Temptation)..Jose Gomes aka Zequina de Abreu

Continuing the theme of music written for or arranged for banjo, this is the 7th.tune by Abreu that I've arranged. With the possible exception of Tico Tico, it's possible that it's the first time banjo arrangements have been written for those tunes. This is another Brazilian Tango in which I've combined the piano RH and LH using second voice to achieve the tango effect. It was originally written with lyrics. The piano score was written in Gmin but Emin works better for the banjo. I've…See More
Dec 1
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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Weaving Around Rag..1913..Lawrence A.Michel

I could find no info on the composer of this very well written rag. It's not too much of a challenge to play and well worth a listen and try...Steve. See More
Nov 27
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Steve Harrison replied to Richard William Ineson's discussion B.M.G. Vol1. No1.
"Hi Richard, my Weaver has 22 frets, I bought it from Clive Hughes around 20 years ago who I believe obtained it from you. It has the square bracket nuts indicating that it may be an early model. It's looking its age but still plays and sounds…"
Nov 18
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Sonhando Amor (dreaming of love) Tango Brasiliero..1912..Zequina de Abreu

This another of my arrangements of a tune that would not normally be associated with the banjo. I've combined both the piano LH and RH using second voice to achieve the full tango effect. It's short but sweet using only one page. It was originally composed as a song but it does make a nice banjo solo...Steve.See More
Nov 12
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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Tico Tico No Fuba..1917..Zequinha de Abreu

This is a major revamp of my original arrangement. I've changed the key to Emin/Emaj. and I've lowered the Emaj part by an octave which makes it slightly less challenging to play. My suggested fingering leans towards melodic style in parts and makes full use of open strings. It sounds daunting at first listen but it's worth having a try. I still need more practice to get up to full speed...Steve.…See More
Nov 9
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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Ideal Desfeito..1919..Zechina De Abreu

This is a new arrangement of a tune I posted some time back and is another piece that demonstrates  the versatility of the banjo when arranging music for a variety of different genres. Abreu was a Brazilian composer, his most well known tune being Tico Tico, an arrangement of which is in the library and it's another at which I'm going to have a second look...Steve. See More
Nov 7
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Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour (Love's greeting)..New Arrangement..Sir Edward Elgar.
"Hi Byron, thanks for your kind comment, let me know how you get on with it....Steve."
Nov 5
Byron Thomas replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Salut D'Amour (Love's greeting)..New Arrangement..Sir Edward Elgar.
"I just printed this out. What a beautiful piece!"
Nov 5

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Steve Harrison

Hi all, Just a bit about myself. I live in the beautiful town of Malvern in Worcestershire, England. I have been playing classic and melodic style banjo for more years than I care to recall. I play an Alfred Weaver banjo made around 1903 and a Windsor popular made 1914ish. As well as banjo, my other instrument is piano accordion, not very fashionable these days but great for playing tradtional music, my main passion. I play occasionally for local Morris Dance sides arround Malvern. Having reached the grand old age of 60, I am semi retired which leaves me more time for my music and my other love, my two grandchildren. I'm about to start teaching my 7 year old grandson the Uke as an entry into greater things. If there are any other players in or near my location, please make contact...Steve.

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At 6:35 on December 29, 2010, Sylvia said…
Hi Steve, I'm a bit nearer to you than Rob, but still a longish way away , I'm on the Isle of Wight.    Was interested to read that you played for Morris. I am a member of the local Oyster Girls Ladies Morris team.  Might just bump into you at one of the Folk Festivals , don't yet know which ones we are doing this year though.   All the Best.  Sylvia.
At 8:57 on December 30, 2010, Sylvia said…
Hi Steve,the oyster girls were at Upton last year. I am only a beginner at Banjo and have found this site very helpful. I have also had a few lessons with Rob over the internet, great stuff this new technology. Will look out for you at any Festivals I go to. I have heard Rochester mentioned for this coming year. All the best. Sylvia
At 17:49 on February 8, 2012, Alan Sims said…

hi Steve ,ive just had my clifford essex frets redressed and set up .it sounds lovely and so much easier to play .ive got medium gauge strings .ive been playing about a year .would i be ready for a heavier set ,and would this change the action .how often sould change them i practice every day' regards Alan

At 17:56 on February 8, 2012, Alan Sims said…

how often should i change strings i practice every day regards Alan

At 20:13 on March 4, 2012, Tim Walsh said…

Hi Steve,

 

I've only recently been made aware of Classic Banjo through meeting another member David Greenwood.

I've only been playing a relatively short while and have been learning bluegrass.

I'm looking to broaden my playing skills in to claw hammer and Classic styles and from what I've seen of the tutorials on this site so far I think I'm in the right place.

 

 

 

 

 

At 7:31 on May 21, 2012, Mike Redman said…

Hi Steve, have you thought about transposing/arranging A Ragtime Dance (Scott Joplin) for the banjo, I was listening to it the other day, now can't get the tune off of my mind!

At 10:35 on June 20, 2012, Alan Sims said…

thanks for the tip Steve, that makes sence.three lines above .E. cheers.

At 11:13am on August 28, 2012, Alan Sims gave Steve Harrison a gift…
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Thanks Steve.It sounds great.
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At 8:59am on September 19, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift…
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I would personally like to thank Steve for all the work he has done on producing new arrangements for Classic Banjo and making them available for us all. Check out all his scores in the MUSIC LIBRARY.
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Thank you to Steve for all the arrangements and contributions. I can't say how old he is as I can't count that high :-) HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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