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Female composers
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Hello banjo friendsThere were many female composers of ragtime piano - Irene Giblin, May Aufiderheide, Sadie Koninsky to name a few - and many of these tunes were then played on the banjo however, I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Hooks yesterday.
7-string banjo (with provenance!)
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I came across this - what looks like a fretless 7string banjo. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by carrie horgan Nov 9, 2018.
Devil-May-Care (Olly Oakley)
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I have been enjoying listening to the Olly Oakley collection 'Banjo, Burlesque and Bolero'. On the zitherbanjo.org.uk site there is mention of a tune he composed called 'Devil-May-Care' but,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Dec 12, 2017.
Outdoor banjo
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I keep hearing that skin-head banjos (and also nylon strings) are weather sensitive. I haven't noticed this living in a temperate English climate but I wonder if playing outdoors in Autumnal weather…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Oct 19, 2016.
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"Yes, just wanted to thank you for all your hard work Ian. Great to see a cover with Brenda Auden from Liverpool - I grew up on the Wirral which is just a hop over the Mersey river! I recall a while ago you posted a crackly radio…"
"Thanks Joel and Steve. There were certainly many female composers of ragtime piano but we seem to be drawing a blank for compositions specifically for the banjo. I do find that strange given that the banjo was a hugely popular instrument…"
"Hi Carrie, during my expeditions into Ragtime Land, I've not yet come across a dedicated banjo arrangement by any of the female composers although I have added some of my own to the library based on their piano scores. At the moment I have a…"
"That is a good question.
SSS published works by Edith Secor and Ada McClelland but it is all in A notation. I am currently drawing a blank for later compositions (post 1899)."
Female composers
Hello banjo friendsThere were many female composers of ragtime piano - Irene Giblin, May Aufiderheide, Sadie Koninsky to name a few - and many of these tunes were then played on the banjo however, I am curious as to whether any female composers actually wrote compositions specifically for the banjo. There were so many banjo compositions by the likes of Herbert J Ellis, Joe Morley, Emile Grimshaw and I would love to know who the female composers were. Thanks in advance. See More
Richard William Ineson commented on carrie horgan's videoSam Payne's Tune
"The SSS came up whilst I was away from home on holiday. Another one that got away was more recent and was a Weaver which appeared in a local, to me, saleroom, it was in good condition and had the initials 'JM' on the case. I'm…"
Sweet Corn " A.J.Weidt"(1908)
"Sounds brilliant. So great to hear a banjo duet. I love A.J. Weidt tunes - they always put a smile on my face."
Sam Payne's Tune
"Thanks for the comments. That's probably true Par - it's easy to get lose pace when playing a tune with different repeats. It's a good one for practicing alternate fingering and slides.
I originally heard this tune on a cd…"
Richard William Ineson commented on carrie horgan's videoSam Payne's Tune
"A jolly tune that we don't hear very much these days, nice playing and the banjo tone is really good. Sam Payne's SSS 'Universal Favourite' came up for sale on Ebay a few years ago, it made £95.00 so somebody got a good…"
Sam Payne's Tune
"Nice! I agree with Joel, the harmonics sound fine.
I hope you don't take this as negative critisism, because it isn't, just an obesrvation. When you go back to the A part after playing the B part, it comes thru to me, as if you skip a…"
Sam Payne's Tune
"Darn Straight! Harmonics sound pretty good to me. and tone is excellent with strong bass."
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Hello again...and some playlists
I have been a way for a while - I got distracted trying to learn some AJ Weidt pieces on the tenor banjo - but I now have the itch to start playing the 5-string banjo again.
I thought I'd share some Playlists I created on YouTube for Sunday listening/watching: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb6ujCgXt0SQrmdTyZ3WOJqLe2h2HxeYJ
Here is another one which is more ragtime…
ContinuePosted on November 5, 2017 at 9:00
The Bell Chimes
A pretty little tune - this is the Herbert J Ellis version (but with the Dobson intro). Hope you like this one, Ian (our resident Bell Ringer)
https://soundcloud.com/banjopickingal-1/the-bell-chimes
Edit by Ian:
I have added a Music player for Carrie's recording.
Very nice indeed Carrie, and a nice sounding banjo too. You sound better than my Handbell Ringing Team…
ContinuePosted on November 1, 2014 at 15:00 — 8 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 19:03 on February 5, 2014,
Alan Sims said…
hI Carrie , I realized after I asked you ,but that would be great . my email is jazzman3@btinternet.com
- At 11:33 on February 6, 2014,
Thank you Carrie. I have put it in my learning folder.Have you tried zither banjo schottische .The tab is in library under David Wade nice tune and not to hard to play .
- At 19:56 on March 10, 2015, Keith Wilson said…
- Hello Carrie, Just watched your video, playing "The Jubillee".
Your playing sounds very tasteful on my old Stewart Banjeurine,
I recently sold it to Kevin @ Findajo !
Regards-Keith
- At 18:45 on November 8, 2017, IAN SALTER said…
Hi Carrie,
I have really enjoyed playing stroke style from the Briggs' book on my tackhead but I'm finding the classic style much more satisfying, even at this very early stage. I'm taking it very slowly, working from 'Ellis's Thorough School' and as I'm retired, I have plenty of time to practice. I really do appreciate your offer of help.
If you, or any fellow players live near me and might fancy meeting up occasionally, please message me. I live near Eastbourne, East Sussex. I also travel to Oxfordshire every couple of weeks for a camping weekend so I could make a brief detour.
Best wishes, Ian.
- At 16:48 on January 27, 2019,
Clarke Buehling said…
Hi Carrie.
I started a msg to you, but my finger hit a button somewhere...away it went. You mentioned you liked City Point Jig. If you would like a copy I can send it or post it on this site somewhere. It's in "A" notation. Clarke
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