My grandmother was born in 1909, she was a music teacher for most of her life. She played piano, cello and violin, to make a long story short, for the past twenty years my brother had a box of her old music book's which after his death have found their way to me.
In inspecting the box I found sheet music published from the 1800's to the 1970's. Some of it is classical, published in Germany, some is old Broadway musicals, some published in the 1910's has banjo tablature which of course was more popular then guitars at the time.
It is like a time capsule, a very fragile one. I don't know how or if these can be preserved. There is also a publication called "Etude" a large paperbound magazine targeted to music teachers.
If anyone has any idea's about how to preserve this collection I would be appreciative of any and all suggestions.
1 2009-11-20 08:02:32
Topic: Recent discovery (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2 2009-11-12 01:56:09
Re: how old is every one? (275 replies, posted in Electric)
I turn 59 on the 1st of December. Don't trust anyone under 30! er...40!!! It's hard to recall.
3 2009-11-05 21:32:39
Re: Another newbie- ME! (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Thanks for the warm greetings everyone. Looking forward to talking with you all.
4 2009-11-05 04:04:12
Topic: Another newbie- ME! (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Hello folks
I just signed up a few days ago and finally got around to saying howdy! I've been playing for many years and still consider myself a student. Always learning something new, I think that's the greatest thing about music regardless of what instrument you play. I am so impressed with the vast collection of tablature available here! I plan to take full advantage of it.
I'm in my late 50's and started playing guitar in the 1960's but didn't take it serious until 1976. I played drums professionally for many years in rock and blues and jazz bands. Been married 25 years, live near the Rocky Mountains and enjoy fishing and camping, and watching my grandson play soccer and baseball, that's about it as far as a bio.