Transcriptions from Buckley s Banjo Guide of 1868-Early American Banjo by Tim Twiss provides complete banjo tablature transcriptions of the instrumental solos that first appeared in standard notation in Buckley s Banjo Guide of 1868. Thismodern tablature edition of over 100 mid-19th century jigs waltzes polkas hornpipes and reels provides insight to the transition between the African down-stroke technique which preceded claw-hammer style and the newer morerefined plucking technique. James Buckley (1803 1872) sometimes referred to as the Father of the Classical Banjo was one of the most prolific transcribers of early banjo music. His compositions andarrangements were performed on the minstrel stage and his scholarly discipline produced a lasting record of banjo music of his era. This repertoire collection includes easy tunes as well as more complex pieces suited for theconcert stage. The player will delight in discovering how fresh and unusual some of this music sounds even today all in modern banjo tab. While best experienced on a period reproduction gut-string fretless banjo ina lower tuning any 5-string banjo in C tuning (gCGBD) may be used to interpret this collection. Includes access to online audio.
