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Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos
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It occured to me: Wouldn't it be nice to take all the banjo solos printed in early issues of B.M.G. and compile them into a single document and/or directory? I enjoy collections/folios at least, and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ethan Schwartz Jul 30.

Even MORE fun with fluorocarbons
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I took the plunge and bought a bunch of Savarez Alliance fluorocarbons in different gauges to try out. I've had a fluorocarbon 4th (.0303) on my main banjo for a while, and I've been wondering what a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Jun 12.

Fun with fluorocarbons
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I've been exploring alternatives to the conventional wound 4th, which I've never been particularly satisfied with. I can now report that the "KF Alliance" fluorocarbon strings offered by Savarez do…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ethan Schwartz Mar 13.

Music recommendations
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I'm in the early stages of planning an informal banjo performance for April/May. At a certain point, I realized I was already working mostly on pieces by British composers, so I decided to stick with…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by nick Kelly Mar 8.

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Richard William Ineson commented on Ethan Schwartz's video

Sweet Clover

"Well played Ethan, nice tone and dynamics."

6 hours ago

IAN SALTER commented on Ethan Schwartz's video

Sweet Clover

"Thank you for another excellent performance Ethan. Please record it, if you duet with Joel."

10 hours ago

Joel Hooks commented on Ethan Schwartz's video

Sweet Clover

"I can cover second banjo on this at the rally if you want, I'd be happy too. "

16 hours ago

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Sweet Clover

Sweet Clover, a polka by Alf West. Published in the October 1904 issue of B.M.G. magazine. I'm experimenting with filming at home and mixing audio and video ...

20 hours ago

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Ethan Schwartz replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"1915 is looking much better; all accounted for, and 4 more pieces to add to Ning library. For whatever reason, most Bert Bassett pieces are missing from the BMG library. Fortunately, all or most of them are in the collection Russ sent me (I need to…"

Jul 30

Ethan Schwartz commented on Austin 's video

The Sue polka (played straight)

"To add to Jody's and Joel's comments-- 1. I think it's a mistake to assume that because Farland wrote and performed some "romantic" (in the classical/art music sense) stuff, that's what he intended…"

Jul 28

Trapdoor2 replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

""Zealandia" is a fun little March. Thanks for posting it!"

Jul 27

Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

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Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

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Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"SP page 2"

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Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"Shufflin' Pete"

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Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"Alabama Blossom page 2"

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Richard William Ineson replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"Alabama Blossom"

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Shawn McSweeny replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"Correct. No recording available for transcription, hence no opportunity to compare a recorded performance to the CE score."

Jul 26

Jody Stecher replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

"I see! So your tab is a map of a likely way to play the piece rather than a transcription of a recording. Have I got that right?"

Jul 26

Shawn McSweeny replied to Ethan Schwartz's discussion Compiling B.M.G. banjo solos

" Re : Is there some place that Ossman's recording may be heard? Not that I'm aware of. It's one of quite a few that are so rare they are't found in any of the on-line collections. "

Jul 26