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Hungarian Rag (1913)...Julius Lenzberg

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Going Sum! (A Rag)..1908..John S. Dechant

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Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot
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Hungarian Rag (1913)...Julius Lenzberg

This is the fifth composition by Lenzberg that I've arranged to date. As with the others, it's very well written and takes its name from the fact that he has woven into it parts of Liszt's 2nd. Hungarian Rhapsody, in particular measures 67 to 72. My suggested fingering does lean towards the melodic style and it's how I play it. I've combined the piano LH and RH parts and changed around the octaves and I've used the LH part as the finale.The score and MP3 are included to be added to the library…See More

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Steve Harrison replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"Hi Joel (and Marc) thanks for the info on this. I'm always on the look out for good tunes that have dropped of the musical radar and this one is no exception...Steve. "

Apr 17

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Going Sum! (A Rag)..1908..John S. Dechant

The composer of this one off rag came from Fresno in California, other than that, nothing else is known about him. It's one of the best rags I've come across for some time and is well worth a listen and play. I've Photo-shopped the title page to make it more amenable to today's sensibilities and I've lowered bars 87-94 and 103-114 by an octave.The score and MP3 are included to be added to the library later...Steve.…See More

Apr 17

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Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"And...here's the C Notation, Tab and mp3."

Apr 16

Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"I went to my copy of #4 and did not find "Lazy Luke". You're link references #4 but it comes up as #3."

Apr 16

Trapdoor2 replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"Sounds like a fun tune! I'll set the A notation in C and add it to the library."

Apr 15

Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"I'll add that Walter Jacobs, at some point, started publishing a piece so that all combinations of instruments it was published for work together. While this was not always the case, Jacobs was pretty consistent especially later. …"

Apr 15

Joel Hooks replied to Steve Harrison's discussion Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

"#12 in the folio. This is in A notation which transposes out to C and F."

Apr 15

Steve Harrison posted a discussion

Lazy Luke (A Raggy Drag)..1905..George L. Philpot

I could find no information about the composer of this very well written slow drag. The notes on the title page indicates that it was available as a banjo solo but I've never come across it in the past. The piano score was written in C/F but I find it suits the banjo better in F/Bb. I've mixed and matched the piano RH and LH parts in particular in the second part and trio. The score and MP3 are included to be added to thew library later...Steve.…See More

Apr 15

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Moon Flowers (1905)..Ellis R. Ephraim.

If you like Sunflower Dance then you should find this pleasing. I've completely rearranged the piano score by adding repeats and including extra triplets in the melody. I've also set it at a higher tempo than than that recommended by the composer as it better suits the banjo. My suggested fingering includes elements of the melodic style but it's only my personal preference. I couldn't find a title page for this, the score and MP3 are included to be added to the library later...Steve.See More

Apr 1

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Steve Harrison replied to Jason Cornwell's discussion Looking for suggestions

"Hi Jason, Have a look/listen to my arrangement of Kerry Mills's popular tune/song 'Red Wing'. I arranged it some years ago and the score and midi can be found in the music library. It's not too challenging to play and is one of…"

Mar 29

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The Dervishes' Patrol (Marche Orientale) 1905..Ellis R. Ephraim

This is a well written composition in the oriental patrol genre which was popular at the time. Ephraim was a prolific composer of popular music and so far I've located another 19 of his compositions which I will look over later. It's a tune that suits the banjo very well and the score and MP3 is included with this post to be added to the library at a later date...Steve.See More

Mar 29

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Happy Hannah (1898)...Theodore Havermeyer Northrop

You get two for the price of one with this. I arranged this some years back and the original is in the library. I had a second look and wrote two new arrangements. The first is in G and is shown on pages 1/2 of the attached score Pdf. and the other in C pages 3/4. The G version is the least challenging but my preference is the one in C. The MP3 is a recording of the one in G. It's a very good early C.Walk that suits the banjo very well. Ian will add them to the library later...Steve.…See More

Mar 19

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The King Of The Cake Walk (Le Roi Du Cake Walk)..1903..Marius Cairanne

This is a good, early example of ragtime written by a French composer. I couldn't find a bio on Cairanne but there is a lot of his music mentioned on the web suggesting that he was a prolific composer. It's a great tune that's well suited for the banjo and it's one of my current favourites. I've mixed and matched the RH and LH as shown on the piano score and raised some of the passages by an octave. The score and MP3 are included with this post...Steve.…See More

Mar 15

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That Whistling Rag..1912..Joseph M. Foley

This is a one off, self published rag by Foley who was from Ontario, Canada. It's a catchy tune and not too challenging to play. Included is the score and MP3 which Ian will add to the library one the storage issues are resolved.See More

Mar 13

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Dixie Doodle (Rag Two-step)...1899...C.N.Buchanan

This catchy early rag was self published by the composer who was the owner of a music shop in Cairo, Illinois. There were three other Buchanan compositions mentioned on the title page but I was unable to locate a score for any of them, this appears to be his only rag. The score and MP3 are included with this post and will be added to the library later...Steve. See More

Mar 7

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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…: Red Ribbon
Thanks Steve.It sounds great.
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At 8:59am on September 19, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift…: Frosty Mug of Beer
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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At 4:23pm on November 30, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift…: Birthday Balloons
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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