Briggs’ Banjo Instructor (1855)
“Containing the elementary principles of music, together with examples and lessons, … to which is added a choice collection of pieces, numbering over fifty popular dances, polkas, melodies, &c. &c., many of which have never before been published. Composed and arranged expressly for this work.”
(Tim Twiss offers complete recordings of many early banjo guides at his site.)
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The Hardtacks 