Steve Harrison
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The Ragtime King.(A symphony in Ragtime).1899..Mike Bernard..aka..Michael Barnet Brown.

Bernard was one of the early composers and promoters of ragtime music. He styled himself as,"The Ragtime King of the world" This tune was, I think, a bit of self promotion.It's a well written composition and worth a try. I've a number of other scores by Bernard which I'll arrange in due course...SteveSee More
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Alabama Hoe Down..1899..R.J.Hamilton

This is a tune that does what it says on the tin (or the title page!)..It's a lively, early composition that could have been written for the banjo. My suggested fingering is a mix of classic and melodic style although I play most of it melodic style...Steve.See More
Saturday
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion The Darkies' Spring Song..1901..Egbert Van Alstyne
"Oddly enough, the Dallas publication has a conflict in the TRIO repeats (voltas) between the 1st and 2nd banjo parts. One would only notice when playing as a duo (of course) and correcting it was pretty easy. If anyone wants a corrected copy (or Tab…"
Apr 28
Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion The Darkies' Spring Song..1901..Egbert Van Alstyne
Apr 27
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

The Darkies' Spring Song..1901..Egbert Van Alstyne

There's a recording of this tune in Original recordings played by Charles Mansell and I've included a recording by the Arthur Pryor band with this post. I took my arrangement from the piano score and I've had to rewrite/amend parts of it to make it more suitable for banjo. In the section from bar 85 to 92 I've replaced the grace note triplets in the piano score with full triplets. It's challenging to play in parts but it makes for a great banjo tune none the less. I'm sure that someone in Banjo…See More
Apr 27
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Red Mouse Rag..(The melody of this will creep into anything)..1910..Wilbur Piper

This 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 octave in parts to make it more banjo friendly...Steve.See More
Apr 26
Steve Harrison replied to Trapdoor2's discussion The Trouble Maker Rag, by Claude Messenger
"What a fine rag and an equally fine arrangement, it's a new one to me..Steve."
Apr 24
Steve Harrison posted a discussion

April Foll Rag..1911..Jean Schwartz

This 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 follow my suggested fingering which is a mix of classic and melodic styles, it should all make sense (at least it does to me!). The final part demonstrates that there is life above the 12 the fret!.....SteveSee More
Apr 20
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"Ack. Steve does have an arrangement of "Cubanola Glide" in the Library. I don't know how I missed it."
Apr 19
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"It's a CD with excellent liner notes and photos, The whole thing (audio) is on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJdmf2RL3v0&list=RDDJdmf2RL3v0&start_radio=1&t=585s"
Apr 19
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"OK. Thanks! I think I remember the voice introduction, but I don't remember the piece at all. I have a copy of the Tarrant Bailey Collection Vol 1...somewhere in a box around here. Cassette? CD? I just don't remember. As far as the…"
Apr 19
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"It was included in Steve Walker's  release of the Tarrant Bailey Collection Vol 1 in 2003 on the Neophone label.  I'm still waiting for Vol 2. I have never seen notation for this intriguing banjo solo. "
Apr 19
Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"There is a recording in the original recordings section...Steve."
Apr 19
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"I don't find a banjo piece called "Yankee Glide" anywhere. Not in the Morley list on the site or in the library. Not in my library. If you have a copy, please post it! BTW, AI has already claimed your post and responds to "yankee…"
Apr 19
Jody Stecher replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"What do you suppose Morley meant by "Yankee"?   Was he referring to a person from the American Northeast or someone north of the Mason Dixon line, or to any person or thing that was American? Why would any of these choices indicate…"
Apr 18
Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Colonial Glide..1910..Paul Charles Pratt
"Wow. 1994? "Yankee Glide" must be some kind of Rap... ;-) Sometimes, humor appears. A "Yankee" Glide might mean a Yankee interpretation of a Glide...therefore something more rambunctious than sedate or smooth."
Apr 18

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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.
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.
At 4:23pm on November 30, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift
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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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