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    Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.



    My pal Tim (in the center) had a great-grandfather in the 4th Michigan, so we stopped here. The tune is the Jake Bacchus Jig from Buckley's New Banjo Book of 1860. (The other banjo player is Greg Adams, one of the finest stroke style player around.)



    This is at the monument to the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Houck's Ridge near the Devil's Den. My great grand uncles Harrison and Charles Bull were in the 124th at Gettysburg. The tune is De Banks of De Ohio from Briggs Banjo Instructor, 1855.

    edit- I called that first tune Jake Bacchus Jig when it is in fact Jake Bacchus Reel. We also play a Jake Bacchus Jig, and both tunes are from the Buckley 1860 method book. I uploaded this tune without even listening to it.

    I get corn-fused about this stuff alot. Fact is, both Greg and Tim are more "by the book" than I am, even though I advocate the tutors and use them quite a bit. When we're playing in unison, any note deviations is most likely me. I can't stay with the "as written" version as well as Tim and Greg. I wish I could. Tim and Greg can play it straight or deviate, whereas I deviate most all the time.
    Last edited by Old Cremona; 07-27-2009, 11:06 AM.
    [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

    [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
    [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]
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  • #2
    Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

    The original Power Trio!
    Mark Ehrsam
    Susquehanna Travellers
    York, Pa.

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    • #3
      Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.



      My young friend Kyle "Cuffie" Pretzl sings the old chestnut Mary Blane. Man, those bones sure do cut through the mix! He plays and sings quite well.

      We're at the section of the day #3 Confederate lines where Pegram's Artillery Battalion was engaged.



      Okay, here is Jake Bacchus' Jig. I think.:D
      [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

      [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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      • #4
        Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

        Bravo ! Great job boys. I would love for That group of you to make a recording . I would love to listen while going to work.
        Rod Miller
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        • #5
          Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

          Originally posted by Rmhisteach View Post
          Bravo ! Great job boys. I would love for That group of you to make a recording . I would love to listen while going to work.

          Yeah me too! They make some fine music!
          [FONT="Georgia"][B][I][U]Ken Pettengale[/U][/I][/B][/FONT]
          [I]Volunteer Company, UK[/I]


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          • #6
            The Congo Prince Jig.



            from Briggs Banjo Instructor, published in 1855.
            [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

            [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
            [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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            • #7
              Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

              After the clips, there are links to some other good Gettysburg videos, too.

              But wait, there's more! I'd heard about, but not seen, the Bueling circle eight method while playing Corn Shucking Jig. Now that I've seen it, I've got to try it. How many years does it take to get that smooth? Looked like he was reelin' in fish during one of them movements. I think it was the Briggs Medley video.
              Silas Tackitt,
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              • #8
                Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                Excellent! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Wish I was there.
                Regards,
                Scott Dallimore
                14th SCVI Co. I "McCalla's Rifles"
                Reedy River Mess - 16th S.C. The Greenville Rg't
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                • #9
                  Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                  [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

                  [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
                  [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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                  • #10
                    Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                    [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

                    [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
                    [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                      Hey, Carl! Great videos! Looks like you all had a successful trip to Gettysburg. :) See you soon!

                      p.s. Maybe you could teach me a few lessons on the banjo next time I see you?? :D
                      Anna Allen
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                      • #12
                        Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                        Tim twiss is the man....I have learned quite a few tasty licks from his outstanding solo videos.

                        I just can't wait for my Wunderlich Tack Head I bought last week to get here !!!

                        CJR

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                        • #13
                          Re: Period Banjoes in Gettysburg.

                          [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

                          [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
                          [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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