For those interested in Minstrel Banjo.
132 Members, Created 11/14/2011 - 
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Philisee Charcoal
Okay, I'll bear my soul with the process of this tune. I had always seen this in playbills, but never really looked at the tune. This comes from the Christy's Ethiopian Glee Book. I'm... Read More |
Far South Medley
It does not matter how your banjo is tuned. High "E" is your open 5th string. The "X" above it gives that cue. The "key" is A minor. To get you started, you have a... Read More |
How does the key changes through the years?
I have made some attempts with taking old minstrel tunes and tried to make traditional clawhammer of them. Then the question has been raised: what key shall I choose. Fore example Arkansaw... Read More |
Pompey Ran Away
Here is a cool tune. It is often referred to as one of the earliest banjo pieces. Simple and hypnotic.
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New Group At The Hangout
This should be a good spot for discussing Minstrel Banjo music. Right off the bat, I would like to also call this "Stroke Style" of play, as Early Banjo music was not limited to the... Read More |
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Boucher inspired/ County Banjo Co |
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I want to buy some old style FIVE-STAR 5th string Planetary Tuners. |
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High quality like New! Engraved nickel plated 11 inch Banjo Tension Hoop. |
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Classified: I want to buy a used BROOKS fretted banjo Spartan model with the clown shape peg head. |
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Ramsey Banjo - Woody Model 12 inch pot with Cherrywood neck and rim. |
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"Banjar" T-shirts - order now for festival jam season! |
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Early Banjo Complete - Audio Recording Archive |
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Elegant Plunk-19th Century Banjo Cre-reations |
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Buckley 1868 |
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