19th Century American

American Music Preservation American Music Preservation- Robert Lee Hall includes articles on several aspects of American music. Historic American Sheet Music Historic American Sheet Music- The Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke University: Major collection of sheet music; digital images of 3042 pieces publis… Spanish-Language Social Music of Southern California Spanish-Language Social Music of Southern California- Article about the preservation of the music and dances of 19th Century California. Till Family Rock Band Till Family Rock Band- Brief illustrated history of late-19th-century "rock band" (playing on stone xylophones). A Short History of Appalachian Traditional Music A Short History of Appalachian Traditional Music- Article by Debby McClatchy . John Henry - The Steel Driving Man John Henry - The Steel Driving Man- Analysis of songs featuring the folk hero, including lyrics, sound files, and background. Cowboy Songs Cowboy Songs- A reference library of classic western and cowboy songs. Dr. Horsehair Dr. Horsehair- Recordings and banjo instruction books in the modern-day clawhammer banjo or frailing style and the old-time minstrel banjo stroke style. Public Domain Music Public Domain Music- Midis of public domain favorites. Halcyon Days Music Halcyon Days Music- Midi music collection of early American music of the 19th Century and early 20th Century, complete with scans of sheet music covers and lyrics. Cecil Sharp in America Cecil Sharp in America- Article about his tour collecting Appalachian folk music.