Brahms op. 39 no. 15 in A

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by J. Brahms/Arr. K. Holmes

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- Play count: 481

Size: 1,515kb, uploaded 12/26/2011 6:12:03 PM
Genre: Classical / Playing Style: Classical

"Brahms op. 39 no. 15 in A", Bart Reiter Standard banjo, nylon strings, tuning aEAC#E. Arranged for banjo by Kevin Holmes.

Bright Sunny South

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- Play count: 241

Size: 1,255kb, uploaded 5/2/2013 4:47:23 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Bright Sunny South", eBanjo (banjo assembled from eBay parts), tuning gCGCD.

Carol's Christmas ©

Written/Posted by kevinwholmes

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- Play count: 170

Size: 2,036kb, uploaded 11/23/2011 10:12:40 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Carol's Christmas", Bart Reiter Standard banjo, tuning gDGBD.

Cripple Creek (fretless)

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- Play count: 226

Size: 820kb, uploaded 8/8/2012 5:42:11 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Other

"Cripple Creek", short, played 2-finger style on a Charlie Glenn fretless mountain banjo, tuned gDGBD.

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Posted by kevinwholmes

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- Play count: 263

Size: 2,014kb, uploaded 12/2/2011 3:33:49 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Classical

"Ding Dong Merrily on High", Bart Reiter Standard banjo, tuning gDGBD.

Ev'ryone Says I Love You

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- Play count: 121

Size: 2,374kb, uploaded 12/4/2014 4:53:11 PM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Classic

"Everyone Says I Love You". Bart Reiter Standard banjo. gDGBD. From the Marx Brothers' movie 'Horse Feathers'. Each of the four brothers performs his own version in the film.

For Lauryn © (updated repost)

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- Play count: 245

Size: 1,471kb, uploaded 2/14/2012 7:03:47 AM
Genre: Classical / Playing Style: Classical

"For Lauryn ©", in memory of Lauryn Ossola, author Kevin W. Holmes, © 2011 Ellen Ossola. Gold Tone banjola tuned gDGBD, synthesized flutes (Garritan).

Great Big 'Taters in Sandy Land

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- Play count: 170

Size: 1,724kb, uploaded 3/17/2012 1:19:46 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Great Big 'Taters in Sandy Land", played 2-finger on a Charlie Glenn fretless mountain banjo, tuning gDGBD. Recorded on a MacBook Pro using GarageBand with a USB Blue Yeti microphone. One of my first recordings with this setup; sound is a little clipped. This little banjo is LOUD.

Hard Times

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by Stephen Foster

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Size: 2,458kb, uploaded 2/7/2012 10:05:13 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Classical

"Hard Times" by Stephen Foster, played 2/3-finger style on a Bart Reiter Standard banjo with nylon strings, tuning gDGBD.

Homeward Bound (NOT Simon & Garfarkle's)

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Size: 2,229kb, uploaded 6/20/2012 5:06:35 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Homeward Bound", nautical tune, Gold Tone banjola tuned gCGCD.

Jingle Bells (updated)

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by James Pierpont

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- Play count: 182

Size: 1,844kb, uploaded 12/14/2011 9:37:56 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Jingle Bells", Gold Tone banjola, tuning gCGCD, jinglebells.

John Brown's March

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- Play count: 86

Size: 2,302kb, uploaded 3/24/2012 5:16:47 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Other

"John Brown's March", Bart Reiter Standard banjo and Gold Tone banjola, tuning gDGBD, 2-finger style.

Joy to the World

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by Isaac Watts/G.F. Handel

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- Play count: 246

Size: 1,661kb, uploaded 11/25/2011 8:55:12 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Classical

"Joy to the World", Bart Reiter Standard banjo w/nylon strings, tuning gDGBD.

L'Orfeo Toccata

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by Claudio Monteverdi

- Play count: 283

Size: 1,763kb, uploaded 4/21/2012 7:46:27 AM
Genre: Classical / Playing Style: Classical

"L'Orfeo Tocatta", Gold Tone banjola, tuning gD#A#D#F.

Like a Busy Little Bee

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by Shaker tune

- Play count: 138

Size: 1,932kb, uploaded 9/8/2012 1:59:31 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Like a Busy Little Bee", Shaker tune, Gold Tone banjola tuned gCGCD.

Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming

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- Play count: 268

Size: 1,897kb, uploaded 12/3/2011 10:00:44 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Classical

"Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming", Grizzly kit banjo tuned aDADE, Rover RM-50 mandolin, violin

Mississippi Sawyer

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- Play count: 280

Size: 1,942kb, uploaded 2/5/2012 6:11:31 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Mississippi Sawyer", Bart Reiter Standard banjo, tuning aDADE, 2-finger style.

Niel Gow's Lament On the Death of His Second Wife

Posted by kevinwholmes, written by Niell Gow

- Play count: 327

Size: 1,880kb, uploaded 2/24/2012 1:27:05 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Classical

"Niel Gow's Lament On the Death of His Second Wife", Gold Tone banjola, tuning gDGBD. Dog nail sounds & everything!

Nix Waltzing a Round © (banjo)

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- Play count: 167

Size: 2,238kb, uploaded 10/17/2011 2:09:24 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Parick! ©

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- Play count: 189

Size: 3,603kb, uploaded 8/7/2013 4:28:26 PM
Genre: Other / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

"Patrick!", In order of appearance: Applause nylon-strung classical guitar in open G tuning, Ovation Elite steel-strung guitar in open G tuning, mandolin by guest artist, Bart Reiter Standard nylon-strung banjo gDGBD. For our rescue Corgi, Patrick Sherlock Holmes. Soon to be featured on ReverbNation!