Annotation:Japanese Breakdown

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 JAPANESE BREAKDOWN. Old-Time, Rag. C Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. A country ragtime piece recorded on 78 RPM by the Georgia Scottdale String Band who played on the radio in the 1930's, featuring the mandolin as the lead instrument. The group was apparently attempting to cash in on the success of their previously issued "Chinese Breakdown."  Source for notated version:  Printed sources:  Recorded sources: Old-Timey LP 100, Scottdale String Band - "Southern Dance Music, vol. 1" (various artists).

See also listing at: Hear the Scottdale String Band's Recording

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