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Flint Hill Special

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:10:07 CST

Popular Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs tune - "Flint Hill Special" from the 1959 Flatt and Scruggs album - played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning.

Red River Valley (CH video)

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:42:38 CST

Forgive me but the inner cowboy came out this morning. This song has long been associated with the Old West, although it may have originated in Canada or even Pennsylvania. Well, it sounds cowboy to me, which is why I donned the hat.

Some historians believe the banjo was played by cowboys in the Old West more so than the guitar. But we think of the singing cowboy as playing his guitar and singing to cows. I have no cows to sing to, so you must endure.

Where is Travis when I need him?

Why don't you tell me so

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:55:58 CST

This a short Ron Stewart version.....I've always loved his version of it....my poor attempt.....sorry Ron..

Honey You Don't Know My Mind

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:18:00 CST

Here is my 30 second attempt at a break for "Honey, You Don't Know My Mind." It was played on my Hatfield Buck Creek and recorded with my Iphone.

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Banjo+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebanjohangout%2Eorg%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia%2Dplayer%2Faudio%5Fplayer%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D25302

Sledd Ride (live gig)

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 03:10:48 CST

Wes Wyatt Band. This was our live rendition of this well-known tune by Dale Sledd and Sonny Osborne.

Sorry about the slight tuning issue with the banjo. It is what it is. This was recorded live before a very enthusiastic, dancing crowd. For what it is, there is a lot of energy that was captured in this recording.

Recorded at a live gig 8/7/09. Wes Watt (guitar) Frank Eastes (banjo) Bob Hinch (dobro) and Carroll Foster (bass). Thanks to the Country Jam, Blacksburg, SC for this recording. I still pick with Wes but this group has since disbanded...

I never knew how to properly end this tune, so I came up with just repeating the Am D G part an extra time, and there ya go!

I hope you enjoy.

cotton eyed joe

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:03:01 CST

this sounds kind of sloppy because i recorded the fiddle over the banjo. but its the best i could do.

thanks for listening

jack

The Sound of Silence

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:48:15 CST

I heard Don Bryant playing this song at Banjothon this year. It stuck in my head for weeks afterwards. After failing at trying to pick the song up myself, I contacted Don and asked for a little help. He was amazing. Not only did he explain to me what chords he was playing but he even took the time to e-mail me a recording of himself playing the song, including some verbal notes at the end. From this I picked the song up within an hour.

It is now a tune that I can't NOT play each time I pick up the banjo. I figured there were some folks out there requesting a sound clip of my newly acquired 1927 Gibson style 1, so what better way to make my debut in the Sound Off section?

Go easy on me!

Still In The Learning Process

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:51:28 CST

It's almost 20 months since I started my banjo learning journey. So I thought I would make a small presentation of my favourite tunes, I know I have a very long way to go yet, but think I am making some progress ? I have found my journey to be very enlightening and have learnt many aspects of the banjo, not least the many types of music that can be played on it. I have made so many friends on the hangout and there help and advice has been invaluable. Thank you All so much. Here's to many more years of pickin and friendship Trish xx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D0inpaNScs

I've got a Banjo LED (on my knee)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:28:02 CST

Howdy forum members and visitors,

The song “I’ve got a Banjo LED” tells about the handy things you can do when you have lights in your banjo. For the song I use the “Running Banjo Light” which is a new banjo light designed for the “Light up your Banjo” project which I started in the summer of 2011. The song is played in open D: F# D F# A D.

The new lights use 23 color LEDs which are mounted in the holes of the metal flange. The LEDs can be programmed separately into colorful lighting effects.

In the home-made video clip “I’ve got a banjo LED” I programmed the following lighting effects: the Night Rider in Blue, sparkling White & Green, living Rainbow Colors and the Spinning of the Banjo Quadrants.

http://www.youtu.be/cjmslBrRxbE

I’m looking forward to reading your feedback.

I’m also looking for participants in building banjo lights, see http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/225563 for an example instruction.

And last but not least I'm looking for sponsors for the making of a light up your banjo video clip and development of next generation of lights. You can write to my email address:

lightupyourbanjo@gmail.com

Keep on Picking and Light up your Banjo, Dobro or other Music Instrument,

Lighting Banjo

PS the flash is not working so I've used the youtube link. If somebody knows how to improve this please let me know.

Amazing Grace

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:58:51 CST

My first addition to BHO... I can play a lot faster stuff but this never gets old. By far my favorite gospel song.

Gigue from Partita #3 - J.S. Bach

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:10:03 CST

More Bach on my Prucha. Also put up the tablature and a little article my blog at www.banjohomeplace.blogspot.com.

Devon.

Crossing The Big Sandy (fiddle tune)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 06:10:50 CST

This is a fiddle tune I first learned in Memphis, TN about 25 years ago, and pull it out of the hat from time to time. It also goes by other names such as "Big Sandy River" and other similar variations.

I just came across this recording in some unlabeled CDs of me picking. I am unsure when I recorded this, but I think it was probably in 2008 or 2009.

This is just me picking banjo, and is my version of this cool fiddle tune ... recorded in one take beginning to end (warts and all, but I don't miss a beat LOL).

I play lead, then backup, lead, then backup. So feel free to pick along!!

I hope you enjoy.

Golden Castle - Caislean An Oir

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:54:57 CST

A great Irish tune that I'd never heard until Tony Trischka played it for me. Still a work in progress...

Wind that Shakes the Barley

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:53:37 CST

Here's a version that I put together from watching a Bela Fleck video and listening to Gerry O'Connor.

Temperance Reel

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:00:14 CST

Traditional irish reel "Temperance Reel" - also known as "Teetotaler's Fancy" or "Road to Newbridge" - played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning for key of G.

Shuffle Along - Morley

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:25:02 CST

Next in the "warts and all" series, a highly syncopated solo with fierce swing and deep grooves, by Joe Morley... the "twang" goes from half-barbaric to full-barbaric in this one!

Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:42:31 CST

Heres my take on it..just the break

Dixie Banner (Tony Ellis Tune)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:55:14 CST

Hey guys, I just bought a new Apogee 'One' Audio Interface for my Mac this week to start doing some serious recording this year. I used my old cheapie banjo to test it out. It's the only banjo I've got at the moment as I'm currently having a custom banjo built by Frank and Ricky Neat and I am using the tonering from my old 'good' banjo. Anyway, the tune is Dixie Banner composed by the great Tony Ellis and I've used the Garageband program for the production. Hope you enjoy it.

It's on my Hangout music archive and I put together a little slideshow on YouTube with the recording:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKiCza-6qjU&context=C3d00bfdADOEgsToPDskJhlZiRpIG-nf2nLoTWG7ar

I don't understand why the link won't work, maybe it's a hangout thing? Anyway, you'll have to copy and paste into the browser.

Justin

Flinthill Special

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:18:35 CST

This is the original piano wood bridge. Pardon the mess ups. FHS has always been a hard tune for me to play clean.

Tim

My Girlfriend's Vocal Debut

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:15:02 CST

We sing a duet of a traditional ballad. Words (mostly) from Woody Gutherie.

Enjoy!

Dream, dream/ banjo sing a long :)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:08:26 CST

http://youtu.be/dPC4ko_twqk

Here's a link to the Youtube

It's also on my video page here at BHO. Just click on my homepage here and click on videos.

Happy Valentine's Day :)

Mary Z Cox

maryzcox.com

Bill Cheathem

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:48:46 CST

I reworked this a little.

Mr. Mouth - Original Bluegrass Instrumental

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:23:37 CST

This is a solo banjo version of a tune I wrote. A lot of pull-offs in this one. It was recorded by my friend Dave Gannett. There's also a post on it on my blog at www.banjohomeplace.blogspot.com

Thanks,

Devon.

Buffalo Skinners

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:46:37 CST

I heard Tim O'Brien sing this old song and thought I'd try and work up an arrangement.

This was another co-operation with The Kidd who did the audio mix on it. Seems quiet here lately - how's everyone doing?

Laurence

Original Song, "Hard Times"

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:39:06 CST

Here's one I wrote recently.

Randy Lynn Rag

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:35:31 CST

This is one of my favourite tune for banjo, this is hard work for me :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RmE_6MndqE&feature=channel_video_title

Alberto

Shoes and Stockings, another one

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:17:37 CST

Thought I'd try one from Mark Johnson's great tune of the week. I stayed in open G tuning with a spiked 5th string to A and then played it in the key of A using chords and a melodic run. Anything by Henry Reed is a welcome lesson. There have been some interesting and nice versions posted this last week. Some are slow or folksy or old-timey or bluegrassy or Celtic. That's fascinating how one tune can be interpreted with so much variation. Mine is faster. The song, because of the title and how challenging it was to play fast, reminds me of my students learning to tie their shoes. Anyone know how it came by its title?

Steam Powered Aereoplane

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:56:27 CST

Video showing a practice session on Steam Powered Aereoplane....impromptu and working out the kinks!

G to C Bluegrass Banjo Lick for John Hardy and other songs

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:45:08 CST

Some of you may have already seen this, but since I was experimenting with a split screen screen shoot, I thought I would share.

Here is the CORRECTED tab ... thanks The Pope!:

Let me know what you think,

Richie Dotson

Devils Dream / Blackberry Blossom

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 02:15:57 CST

Melodic and Bluegrass arrangement of "Devils Dream" and "Blackberry Blossom" played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning.

Lonesome Road Blues New Banjo!

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:14:18 CST

Just got a Sullivan Festival Deluxe used from a hangout member. I love it! I skinny necks on these Sullivan's are great. Plays really easy and the 4th string is pretty gnarly sounding.

http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/videos.asp?memberID=62996

Grandfather's Clock

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:12:37 CST

Here is my version of Grandfather's Clock, in "G" tuning. I don't know what it was but I seemingly could not do anything today,(playing while recording) without messing up! Mind game?? Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and maybe you can use some of my ideas and improve upon them! I just enjoy playing! May GOD bless you!

Moscow Nights (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:00:02 CST

AKA Midnight in Moscow. My CH take on the world wide monster hit. Number 1 in the USA on the "Easy Listening" Charts in 1962. Made popular in mainland China by the pianist Van Cliburn.

Ground Speed

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:42:42 CST

Here's my try at Earl Scruggs' 'Ground Speed'

When You're Smiling (5 str. dobro)

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 11:01:03 CST

I was playing the 5 string dobro today and thought I would share. The instrument is a mid-80's Dobro brand 5 string dobro. I heard Allen Shelton play one of these with Jim and Jesse and I had to have one. It's a fun instrument to play. Have a great day! Daryl

Weeping Willow Tree (Continuous Roll)

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 09:42:43 CST

Got this one posted, one of my favorite songs to play.....this one has Reno's "continuous roll" on it....I love this particular roll, it's very soulful to me.......thanks for listening!

High Yellow - Clawhammer Video

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 09:02:02 CST

Old time fiddler Henry Reed introduced this tune to Alan Jabbour, but had no name for it. The Hollow Rock String Band named it "High Yellow." Here, I play it clawhammer style, in the key of C, using standard G tuning. This banjo is a 1923 Vega Tubaphone.

Cant Post mp3s???

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:28:36 CST

I put this on the website problem forum, but I'll put it here also..

I can't get any mp3 clips to my homepage. When I try to download the file, my computer either keeps trying to connect with the BHO storage site, or if it connects and says its downloading...it just keeps trying to download with nothing happening. The files are around 800KB.

Any suggestions re settings etc etc????

Sanctuary

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:58:46 CST

Here's a tune off of Bela Fleck's Drive album called Sanctuary

Jesse James

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:33:24 CST

I like Scott Vestal's version of this song, although it doesn't sound like him... lol. Here's Jesse James

Red Wing

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:58:42 CST

Here's my take on Red Wing on the 5-sting banjo. It veers away from the melody into a straight bluegrass-style arrangement. Didn't mean to do the song an injustice haha! Just trying to figure it out by ear and this is what happened. Might try to learn something closer to Alan Munde's version in the future.... keep dreamin', right?

little sadie

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:53:36 CST

ole tune i slowed down som

Behind The Haystack / Setting Sun

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:15:48 CST

Two irish jigs - "Behind the Haystack" and "The Setting Sun" played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning capo 2nd fret, 5th string capo 7th fret for key of E.

Beatrice Hill's Three-handed Reel

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:45:30 CST

One of my favourite English dance tunes played at a pub session last night. A mix of fiddles, whistle, 5-string banjo etc.

Good music played in good company.

Allan

J.S. Bach - Bourre for Cello Suite #3

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:38:44 CST

I recorded an arrangement of Bach's Bourree from his third cello suite. I also posted the tab in my archive and a short article on it on my blog at www.banjohomeplace.blogspot.com. Let me know what you think.

Devon.

Head Over Heels (Kickoff)

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:18:08 CST

my rendition..kind of a mix of Earl. Crowe. Ingram

Waterfall

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:07:51 CST

I choose Todd Taylors great song "Waterfall" for a multitrackrecording with banjo, guitar, fretless bass and a little bit drum machine.
Tab was published in BNL 09/2011. You can also find it in the BHO-tabarchive.
Looking forward for your feedback.
Thanks Thilo

Minglewood Blues (CH video)

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:51:27 CST

I consider myself quite lucky that I have a friend, who lives nearby, that likes this old music. Travis Brink is a fine fella and damn good musician and singer.

Here we are yesterday (Feb. 2) at that urban pond setting inside Legacy Village in Plano, Texas. It was a warm and pretty day, and I think we did alright on some of the tunes.

By the way, this is the first time that I have ever heard or played Minglewood Blues. But it falls into the pattern of many tunes and wasn't hard to pick up. Hope you like it.

Breaking Up Christmas

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:38:19 CST

This is some friends and I giving our best shot at a round peak tune. hehe I actually put the banjo down and am sawing the fiddle on this tune, but my friend Brandon from down in Pineville, Mo is frailing with me. Jack and Lee Ann Sours on on guitars. We are Ozarks by birth, but we like to mess around with some round peak music every now and then.

Blood and Sweat (Original Song)

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:53:22 CST

I hope you guys enjoy this. It is an original tune that I included on my solo project. Let me know what you think!

Click here to hear it on YouTube...

Or, click here to hear it on ReverbNation...

Click here to see the banjo tab for the intro licks...

Lee Marcus: Lead Vocal; Banjo; Guitar
Jim VanCleve: Fiddle
Aaron Ramsey: Dobro, Mandolin
Jason Moore: Bass

Harmony Vocals: Kalyn Hall

Mixing/Mastering: Jim VanCleve