Early Minstrel Banjo - Technique and Repertiore by Joe Weidlich. The aim of this book is to share with you the earliest repertoire for the 5-string banjo. A brief historical sketch leading up to the conception of the minstrel show will be presented, as well as an overview of the idiomatic " banjo Style" techniques which were been developed at the time. Also included will be useful information on arranging techniques based on comparing versions of minstrel songs. Contains over 65 songs.