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Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson on Thursday.
A Lucky Duck..1903..Howard Whitney
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Hooks on Tuesday.
Golden Smile..1912..Garfield Wilson
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"The guy on the cover is the "Foxy Grandpa" from a popular 1900-1912 American newspaper cartoon series.
Plot: two grandkids attempt to prank the old man but he turns the tables on them every time. ~30 compilations were eventually published…"
Foxy Grandpa (A Schottische)..1905..Leroy Earl Colburn
This is a tuneful composition that suits the banjo and is well worth a listen and play. I had no problems playing the first two parts until I reached the third part which is nicely arranged variation with triplets. My 75 year old arthritic fingers came to a screeching halt when I tried it at the given tempo. Consequently I arranged it to be played in the melodic style where I use mainly my first finger and thumb which I found to be much easier. I could find very little about Colburn other that…See More
"Morley's "Donkey Laugh" was released for sale on November 15, 1923, along with "Georgia Medley", "The Minstrel Man" (Grimshsaw), and "In Lantern Light" (Marshall)."
"Thanks Joel and Marc, I've kept my arrangement as simple as is possible....Steve."
"Here's more Whitney whimsy :
"The Donkey Laugh" published by M. Witmark & Sons in 1901.
Ossman recorded "The Donkey's Laugh" for Victor in 1902 and "Donkey Laugh" for Zonophone around the same…"
"Now we have three arrangements of Mosquito's Parade to mess around with: Lansing, Mahood and Harrison. You're in fine company Steve!"
"Thanks for the arrangement Steve! I'll give her a read through.
And thanks Richard for Mosquito's Parade!"
"Hello all,
And thanks for the music - this is one I've wanted to play for a while. I believe Howard Whitney was based in Melbourne, Australia (some sources say he was an Australian others claim he was an American Composer but give no…"
"Thats' good, the more the merrier, as they say. I thought that the Lansing arrangement was interesting with the 'English notation' designation and also the trio being arranged in different octaves. It's a catchy tune and easy to…"
"I have "The Mosquito's Parade" arranged for banjo by Robert Mahood, copyright 1900 by Witmark & Sons. Has 1st, 2nd and Piano. I'll submit it to Ian for inclusion into the Library. "
"Hi Richard, I did an arrangement of Mosquito's Parade some time back and you'll find it in the library..Steve."
"Here is Howard Whitney's Mosquito's Parade, this version arranged by Lansing, was published by Witmark in 'English Notation' in 1901. Gordon Dando used to play this one, it's a catchy tune which is a close cousin to…"
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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,
- 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,
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 8:12 on June 14, 2012,
dave brown said…
Thanks Steve
- At 10:35 on June 20, 2012,
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…
- At 8:59am on September 19, 2012, thereallyniceman gave Steve Harrison a gift…
- 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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