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- Title
- American Conservatory banjo method
- Names
- Partee, Clarence L. (Clarence Lockhart), 1864-1915
- Publisher
- C.L. Partee Music
- Place Published
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Date
- 1895
- Type
- Scores
- Pages
- 54 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Note
- Includes elementary instruction, exercises, and pieces for one or two banjos; Rare books copy missing p. 11-12.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-clp-conservatory
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Banjo companion
- Publisher
- White, Smith & Co., W.H. Boner & Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.), Philadelphia (Pa.)
- Date
- 1885
- Type
- Scores
- Pages
- 76 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music
- Abstract
- In addition to solo banjo music, also includes music for banjo duets, trios and quartets.
- Note
- With attractive decorated cover, printed in red and black, with litho portrait of woman playing banjo.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-b-companion
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Banjo made easy : a quick road to proficiency : a simplified, practical and thorough guide
- Names
- Converse, F. B. (Frank B.), 1837-1903
- Publisher
- Hamilton S. Gordon
- Place Published
- New York (N.Y.)
- Date
- 1893
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 104 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Note
- A handsome copy of Converse's final tutor, with the ownership signature "S[ister]r. Beatrice, OSB, 1893." Includes a generous selection of music; the final ads are for Converse's line of banjos, and include full page diagrams of his improvements in neck mounting and tail piece.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-fbc-easy
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Banjo, and how to play it : containing, in addition to the elementary study, a choice collection of polkas, waltzes, solos, schottisches, songs, reels, hornpipes, jigs, etc., with full explanations of both the "banjo" and "guitar" styles of execution, and designed to impart a complete knowledge of the art of playing the banjo practically without the aid of a teacher
- Names
- Converse, F. B. (Frank B.), 1837-1903
- Publisher
- Dick & Fitzgerald
- Place Published
- New York (N.Y.)
- Date
- 1872
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 124 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, ,
- Abstract
- Includes a selection of stage songs, jigs, polkas and waltzes; Music: p. 58-96.
- Note
- The follow up volume to Converse's Influential Banjo Without A Master, and the scarcer of the two.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-fbc-howto
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Buckley's banjo guide : containing the elementary principles of music, together with new, easy, and progressive exercises, and a great variety of song
- Names
- Buckley, James, 1803-1872
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson and Co. ; C.H. Ditson Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1868
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 80 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Note
- A scarce and important banjo tutor, by a well known performer. Many of the tunes are by the author, who led Buckley's Serenaders, a long popular minstrel troupe. This is probably a somewhat later printing, but still preserving the cover diagram of the fretless minstrel pitched instrument.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-jb-guide
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Complete American banjo school
- Names
- Stewart, S. S. (S. Swaim), 1855-
- Publisher
- S.S. Stewart
- Place Published
- Philadelphia (Pa.)
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 73 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , ,
- Abstract
- Nonsequentially numbered back material includes: "Observations on Stroke or Thimble Playing on the Banjo", "The Banjo Philosophically, Its Construction, Its Capabilities, Its Evolution, Its place as a Musical instrument. Its possibilities, and Its Future : A Lecture", "An Exposition of the Harmonic Tones Used in Banjo Playing and Their Philosophy" and "How to Put a Head on a Banjo."
- Note
- Stated "36th Edition." With a new preface and supplementary material. A fundamental document of the era of the parlour banjo, by the eminent maker and theoretician, first published in 1883. A second part was offered separately.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-sss-complete
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Complete preceptor for the banjo : containing all necessary instruction, with a large collection of music adapted to the instrument, including most of the songs sung by the Christy Minstrels
- Names
- Howe, Elias, 1820-1895
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson & Co
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1851
- Type
- Scores
- Pages
- 20 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music
- Note
- Sole edition of the first banjo tutor, and extremely rare.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gc-precep
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Curtiss' acme banjo method : containing the first rudiments of music, with a perfect and full set of diagrams, showing every key, chord and scale upon the banjo : also a fine collection of progressive instrumental and vocal pieces
- Names
- Curtiss, N. P. B.
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1886
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 104 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Abstract
- Music, p. 34-95
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-npbc-acme
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Ellis's thorough school for the five stringed banjo : containing popular ballads, songs &c. with banjo accompts. : full size diagram of the fingerboard : rudiments of music : easy exercises diagrams &c, major & minor scales in all keys : instructions in all styles of playing, together with a fine selection of solos with pianoforte accompaniments specially arranged
- Names
- Ellis, Herbert J.
- Publisher
- John Alvey Turner
- Place Published
- London
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 94 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , , ,
- Note
- Scarce English tutor, with double fold out life size diagram of fingerboard. With a brief historical preface discussing the instrument's African origins.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-hje-thorough
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- First ten studies for the banjo
- Publisher
- Fairbanks and Cole
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1886
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 13 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Note
- Date on title page: c1883; date on Study no. 6: c1886
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-fc-ten
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Frank B. Converse's new and complete method for the banjo with or without a master
- Names
- Converse, F. B. (Frank B.), 1837-1903
- Publisher
- S.T. Gordon
- Place Published
- New York (N.Y.)
- Date
- 1869
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 92 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Note
- A later printing of the original edition of 1865; Date of 1867 printed on cover.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-fbc-new
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Geo. C. Dobson's World's banjo guide : fully explaining the rudiments of music, with cuts and diagrams illustrating the fingering, positions, etc. : also the principal scales and chords and many new compositions written expressly for this work by the author
- Names
- Dobson, George C. (George Clifton)
- Publisher
- White-Smith Music Pub. Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1890
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 101 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , ,
- Abstract
- Includes three banjo duets.
- Note
- Scarce Dobson guide, with illustrations of his young son Benjamin demonstrating proper positions.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gcd-world
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Geo. C. Dobson's simplified method and Thorough school for the banjo : two books in one
- Names
- Dobson, George C. (George Clifton)
- Publisher
- Ditson & Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1874
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 106 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, ,
- Abstract
- Includes two voice and banjo duets.
- Note
- New and Revised Edition on front wrapper. A finger style method by the prominent performer and manufacturer, with a notation system of his own invention. Includes instruction for installing frets.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gcd-simple
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- George C. Dobson's "Victor" banjo manual : containing the principles of music, examples, studies, gamuts, diagrams and cuts illustrating the positions
- Names
- Dobson, George C. (George Clifton)
- Publisher
- White, Smith & Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1887
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 90 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Abstract
- Includes sketch of George C. Dobson, the author.--p. [2]
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gcd-victor
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- George C. Dobson's New school for the banjo
- Names
- Dobson, George C. (George Clifton)
- Publisher
- White, Smith & Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1877
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 76 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Abstract
- Includes five voice and banjo duets.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gcd-new
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Grover's progressive method for the banjo
- Names
- Grover, A. D. (Albert Deane), 1865-1927
- Publisher
- Thompson & Odell Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1892
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 76 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , ,
- Abstract
- Includes 19 banjo duets.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-adg-progressive
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Ideal method for the banjo : contains simple and clear instructions, and a large number of operatic and other popular airs : carefully selected from the latest publications and arranged with special reference to the instrument
- Names
- Winner, Septimus, 1827-1902
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson & Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1882
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 68 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , ,
- Abstract
- Includes some voice and banjo duets.
- Note
- First edition. One of numerous instruction books issued by the popular songwriter, and one of the scarcer ones.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-sw-ideal
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Instrumental banjoist : a collection of popular and favorite pieces
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1886
- Type
- Scores
- Pages
- 99 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, ,
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-b-instrumental
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Lansing's practical instructor for banjo : containing correct rules, explanations and exercises for learning this popular instrument
- Names
- Lansing, George L.
- Publisher
- L.B. Gatcomb Co.
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1889
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 62 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , ,
- Abstract
- Includes four banjo duets.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-gll-practical
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
- Title
- Progressive international banjo instructor
- Names
- Cole, William A., banjoist, Fairbanks, A. C. (Albert Conant), b. 1852
- Publisher
- Oliver Ditson
- Place Published
- Boston (Mass.)
- Date
- 1886
- Type
- Books
- Pages
- 87 image files, 1 PDF file
- Subjects
- Banjo music, , , , , ,
- Abstract
- Includes 3 banjo duets, 1 banjo-guitar duet, and 1 song for banjo and voice.
- Note
- Scarce manual issued by the famous banjo manufacturers, with contributions by noted players.
- Part of
- Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Banjo Collection
- Identifier
- yhm-spe-ban-fc-international
- Use/Rights
- https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
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- Buckley, James, 1803-1872 (1) + -
- Cole, William A., banjoist (1) + -
- Converse, F. B. (Frank B.), 1837-1903 (3) + -
- Curtiss, N. P. B. (1) + -
- Dobson, George C. (George Clifton) (4) + -
- Ellis, Herbert J. (1) + -
- Fairbanks, A. C. (Albert Conant), b. 1852 (1) + -
- Grover, A. D. (Albert Deane), 1865-1927 (1) + -
- Howe, Elias, 1820-1895 (1) + -
- Lansing, George L. (2) + -
- Latshaw, Charles E. (1) + -
- Partee, Clarence L. (Clarence Lockhart), 1864-1915 (1) + -
- Stewart, S. S. (S. Swaim), 1855- (2) + -
- Thompson, S. A. (2) + -
- Winner, Septimus, 1827-1902 (6) + -
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