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NEED HELP! Which Harmony phrase?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:09 CST

Hey Gang, Yep, its that time again where Im down to one measely phrase and I cant decide which to use in" Good Bye Liza Jane."(too neurotic..[:D][:(][:D])..Joe and Laurence, I know you guys have already heard some counter -melody rough draft approaches but now its down to the wire.Please go to my page and listen to the two exps labled 1 and 2...They ARE quite different I can assure you. The mixes are alittle garbled becuase Im not quite up to speed yet and had to slow down the lead track. Anyway, you guys have always been BIG help in these delimmas. I look forward to your critiques with great eagarness[:D]...OK BTW, I cant individualize the song links anymore? so this link will just take ya to my page..Sorry for the inconvience. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=11906 Thanks, John

Am I Born To Die?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:40 CST

I wanted to see how this sounded with clawhammer banjo. Thank you for listening, and your comments and suggestions will be appreciated. Bill Martin EDIT: Forgot to say the song's on my BHO music page. Here's the URL: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=2935

A few songs

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:53:10 CST

Heres a few songs I played over the summer, working at a Living History camp in Philmont Scout Ranch. Philmont is the largest high adventure base in the nation, at over 140,000 acres. I worked at a turn of the 20th century homestead, with a woodburning stove, and a hand pump sink. It make for a great summer and a lot of great shows. Here's some pictures bound to make some of you jealous. I'm a little hard on the 5th string in some of these, but let me know what you think! [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=35415[/url] Edit: The pictures aren't showing up, but you can look at them on my homepage. [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/photos.asp?id=35415&albumid=0[/url]

Blueridge Mountain Blues ... on my new Nechville

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:30 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU7XSFTINJg ... first cyberjam with the new Nechville, man o' man I love this banjo!

Roundandround CH video

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:42:36 CST

A simple tune that was one of the first tunes I learnt to play when I first got a banjo. At the time it was easier to make something up than learn a tune from a book . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8EIz6Kqhy0 Tom[:)]

Over the Waterfall (OT)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:34:48 CST

This is per Bob Carlin's instruction here on BHO, except its not in A and I'm not BC =:-) I have guitar accompaniment by Scott Williams. This was our first time to play together so what it lacks in tight it made up in fun! Have a listen. thnx http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=27941 "we're lost but we're making good time"

Back to the Barrooms

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:28:20 CST

This has been done a lot better by JD & his band, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. The banjo is my old Fender Artist with an xnavyguy Spillway Dam bridge. I did all the vocals and instruments, so there's no one else to share the blame. [:D] Hope y'all like it. Listen to it here and let me know what you think: [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15069[/url] Thanks, Art

Improvisation (folk, alternative, reggae, funk)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:23:30 CST

Title: Unblind By: Skylar (me) on the banjo and vocals, Brian on PRS semi-hollow electric with crybaby wah-wah and tube amp. Tell me what you think.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjaHoJtnfCc

Joemac & Boog ... a duet!

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:13 CST

Joe asked the other night if I minded him doing a harmony part to my electric arrangement of Waltzing Matilda. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u05JdsfSs-Y Thanks for that Joe, you really made my day my friend! I think we might consider a few more if you feel you'd like too [;)] Cheers, Boog

John Brown's March on Ome Southern Cross prototype

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:41:58 CST

A simple G tune to demo a new model from Ome, the Southern Cross. gDGBD http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/videos.asp?m=d&catID=&id=3520 To see the banjo or for more information: http://zeppmusic.com/Ome/Sx/sx.htm Cheers, ZEPP [url="http://zeppmusic.com"][img]http://zeppmusic.com/logohang.gif[/img][/url]

Old Joe Clark / Cripple Creek (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:03:08 CST

These were my first to learn songs, way back in the day. I have made a medley of them w/ a bridge part in the middle. Scott Williams is on mandolin and adds to the flow. This is on my Ramsey Student gDGBD Have a listen. thnx "We're lost. But we're makin good time".

Kat Eyz Bridge in G, G#, A, A#, and B

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:14:30 CST

I wanted to do a sound comparison with a new Kat Eyz McCormick Bridge I got recently, playing a few verses of Blueridge Cabin Home in each of the keys G, G#, A, A# and B. It's so interesting how the tone changes, for any bridge, from key to key, and this bridge really does it for me, especially in A# and B. I couldn't believe what I was hearing in those keys. I'm still in love with my Yates 33 tonering, (Thanks Warren!!) that I'm using in my banjo. So here's the links: G: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9643&musicid=15054&ie6fix=1#addcomment G#: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9643&musicid=15055&ie6fix=1#addcomment A: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9643&musicid=15056&ie6fix=1#addcomment A#: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9643&musicid=15057&ie6fix=1#addcomment B: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9643&musicid=15058&ie6fix=1#addcomment Doug Knecht For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Psalm 86:5

Calloway (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:43 CST

Here is another little gem from Lee Hammons. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15040 Interest thing about those West Virgina old timers is, they play same tunes in different key on different instruments. Lee plays Calloway on both banjo and fiddle. On the banjo, he plays it in C (gCGCD) but on the fiddle, it's in A (AEAE). Bosco konnichiwa, arigato, sayonara

Kitchen Girl w/ mandolin (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:19:36 CST

Hey Now, have a listen. I just posted, yes I know there are lots of them... "Kitchen Girl" along w/ a friend along on mandolin. It has a wart or two but I think it redeems itself before it's done. Hope you like it. thnx http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=27941 "We're lost. But we're makin good time".

Drunken Hiccups (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:19:04 CST

Ever since I got a Harmony bakelite rim banjo, I listen to Hammons' banjo more and more. Here is a Drunken Hiccups inspired by Maggie Hammons Parker. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15041 Maggie is known for her ballad singing but she also a wonderful banjo picker. I just notice that she was the one on the front cover of banjo instruction book I ever own long long time ago. [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/9649-1397416112009.jpg[/img] When I met her back in '81, she said she couldn't sing nor play banjo anymore. Here is a picture I took then. [img]http://www.hangoutstorage.com/fiddlehangout.com/storage/photos/medium/28-549491272007.jpg[/img] Bosco konnichiwa, arigato, sayonara

4 Zot's out of the box :)

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:51:35 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gLbEZPuyIw Enjoy ... or not ... [:)] Boog

How Great Thou Art & Using My Bible For a Roadmap

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:18:55 CST

Finally got around to recording the Jim Mill's version of (sorry jimmy i might have ruined this one for everybody lol) How Great Thou Art. I played the banjo then went back and put the guitar track over it which as im listening now sounds almost better than the banjo work...[:o)] and ive no idea how to play that thing! Also reposted Using My Bible For a Roadmap, Me and my uncle who plays rythem guitar and sings. Had this one recorded for a month or so just now getting around to posting, I was playing around with some new backup on it. Hope you enjoy..[:D] http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=21498 www.myspace.com/possomking Banjo ~ Its a Passion not an Obsession

Jamming with my nephew

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:11:47 CST

My nephew has been playing guitar on and off for a couple years, he mentioned an interest in the banjo last summer. So, I gave him my old banjo and showed him some basic stuff, he is coming along very well. This was the first time we really got a chance to jam together playing a few different instruments, had a little fun. Please excuse the bad fiddling, I'm still working on this music stuff. [:o)] [url][/url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQCEKzDDr6o

Under The Double Eagle

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:09:57 CST

I just uploaded this tune to my homepage. Tim http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15022

Red Wing

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:08:14 CST

I just uploaded this tune to my homepage. Tim http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15021

Nechville Atlas: Snake River Reel (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:34:49 CST

Yep, between trips to the hospital, I managed to sneak in a few videos yesterday. This one is the new Atlas, by Tom Nechville, featuring a Wayne Sagmoen-made, 12-inch wooden block pot with an exotic hardwood tone ring to Tom's innovative neck design. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/videos.asp?m=d&catID=0&id=3501&genreID=0&styleID=0 I was tuned near aCGCD, then capoed to aDADE. Sorry for all the mirth and levity at the beginning; Marc and I were having a giggle... Cheers, ZEPP [url="http://zeppmusic.com"][img]http://zeppmusic.com/logohang.gif[/img][/url]

Wink the Other Eye CH video

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:45:17 CST

By ear from this site, http://www.stringband.mossyroof.com/ where you will find mp3's and tabs as well. Go see, its a really good site. This is fairly new on there and no tab with it as yet. My by ear isnt quite right but still a good tune http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL8EUMS6ajY Tom[:)]

My contribution to 1/2 Million! dollars!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:18:22 CST

The Southeast Wisconsin Alzheimers Association raised a bit over a half million dollars with several fundraiser walks. I was one of the entertainers that wandered around, entertaining around 2,000 people before the Milwaukee area walk started. I sang the CHORUS of this song to small groups of volunteers at the event, and offered to sing the whole song AT the Volunteer Appreciation banquet. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15013 Maybe a volunteer group YOU know might like you to sing it for them. =):{ ) Mike Gregory, Banjo Maker Infraordinaire When I say my instruments are as good as anything Gibson or Martin ever made, I mean MEL Gibson and DEAN Martin! My banjos can be seen on my own website http://littlebanjos.lunare.net See me & my SQUARED EEL banjo on the Y'all tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97EfvhFgRBY

Salt Creek

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:39 CST

This tune is driving me a little crazy, the banjo needs a lot of work. I want to get a good roll going on behind the guitar solo's, just cant seem to make anything sound right. And the banjo breaks need to roll smoother need some variation and better turn around licks. I am fussy with this tune cause I want to make it sound better. Anyone got any Idea's? [url][/url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=15000

New video posts

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:56:37 CST

Hey guys, I just loaded 4 videos from the Sat. night performance of "None of the Above". You can check out our own John Boulding playing a mean Dobro on Midnight and Lonesome. Later, Corn

Scruggs Break on "Why Don't You Tell Me So?"

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:50:29 CST

http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=4318# I posted this a few months back just because I think it's an example of Earl's best picking from the early days. It went unrated for several months... now some bright individual has given it a rather unfavorable review (1 star). I'm not self-deluded as to think that my playing is perfect... but 1 star? I'd really be impressed if the individual who rated it as such would indentify themselves... and show me how to do it better! After all... if you rated in 1 star, I'm assuming you can acheive what I was attempting much better than I did - which was to play Scruggs's break to the song. Somehow I'm just CERTAIN that this person is NOT capable of doing that... but I thought I'd give him a chance. And if he's not willing to claim that rating and do better than I did, then I'm calling him a jealous little coward. JW

Cripple Creek (ch) video, beginner

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:50:31 CST

Here I am playing Cripple Creek. I speed up toward the end, I guess the nerves were gettin to me. LOL Been playing about 2 months. Mandy[;)] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUq1YHG0X6A www.tynergraphics.com www.tilstuff.com

A few tunes

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:54:12 CST

Hi. I lurk in this section pretty often. It's a nice motivator for me to learn some new and different things. Everyone does such a great job. I clam up when the record button is hit but here are some tunes mistakes and all. thanks for listening http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=7875 Tommy

Lookin' Out My Backdoor

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:42:42 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH8qDKEygCo Enjoy, Boog

5-string jazz

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:03:17 CST

Couple of approaches on this standard. Split tempos push my dinky recorder to the limit[:D] Thanks for listening. Oh - the link: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14957 Cheers, Laurence It takes a lot to laugh, but it takes a train to cry

Video??

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:48:13 CST

Due to some folks wanting to see if I could actually play the banjo, I have a couple of videos to upload on here...I just don't know how.....any help??? Or, if anyone knows how to seperate the audio from the video, I could just upload the audio...even more lost..

Railroad Worksong

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:44:38 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Sow6ittto Hi folks: This is my first serious attempt at anything in D tuning. Enjoy, Boog

New Video!

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:20:14 CST

Posted. Learning to frail a little. [:D]

Roustabout (CH)

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:21:26 CST

Giving the old Roustabout a whirl. I think I'm tuned fCFAC. As always sorry for the singing. I just can't seem to be quiet. [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14945[/url] ================================================= "Everybody loves the destination but few want to make the trip"

Live Bill Cheatum

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:38:39 CST

Still cleaning out TONS of recordings on my computer (sheesh there's alot on there). Heres a live cut with jam with Aleghany Moon band. 2005 I think, the Sawbriar acoustic club, Pilot MT NC [:)] http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14939

Wildwood Flower (CH) beginner

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:06:30 CST

Here is my attempt at Wildwood Flower. I know I need alot of work, but I sure am having fun learning clawhammer. I LOVE IT! This is from the tab on Mike Iverson's website. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_TfwH8bX6k[/url] Mandy[;)] www.tynergraphics.com www.tilstuff.com

Almost Like a Miracle - Original Song

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:43:55 CST

Almost Like a Miracle - Original Song. This is my November contribution, posting one original song per month in 2009. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14941

Old Blue & Groundhog Medley

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:55:23 CST

The second being one of my favorites because Ol' Frank Proffitt plays it on the Dulcimer. As always on my Saga SS-10 Old-Timey Banjo w/ fyberskin head. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=32185&musicid=14936&ie6fix=1#addcomment ............................................................ I have sung in hobo jungles, and I have sung for the Rockefellers, and I am proud that I have never refused to sing for anybody. - Pete Seeger

Transworld old time session (without US citizen)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:03:48 CST

Here are me from Japan playing banjo and Jo Cooper from Wales (do you know where is Wales exactly? I didn't......) playing fiddle. Jo live in Japan now for little over a year but we live pretty far away from each other. It's our third time get together. Some of you might know her from Swannannoa or Clifftop. Here is a Ed Haley's tune called Half Past Four. Tough one on fiddle and fun on banjo. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14934 We also switched the instruments around. Here is me on fiddle and Jo on banjo. The tune is Cousin Sally Brown. It's from Roscoe Parish of Galax, VA. http://www.fiddlehangout.com/myhang...musicid=5423 Hope you enjoy them. Bosco Hey, where is Issac? konnichiwa, arigato, sayonara

Wish I Had My Time Again CH video

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:05:28 CST

A by ear playing from Uncle Earl's version of this tune http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k51IRIwJrJw Tom[:)]

Like a Spark with John Grimley

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:41:18 CST

For me this is wonderful. John Grimley master musician and for many years a good friend has come alongside me to produce this superb version of Jens Krugers "Like a Spark" i am so proud to have him feature on this and we both hope you enjoy it. joemac

Our Podcast

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:47:32 CST

I guess you guys are going to be our guinea pigs. My band just posted our first podcast, an old-tyme radio program from Edmonton Alberta. I've tried it on my computer and it seems to work, so I'm revealing it here for the first time. Go to www.thebixmixboys.ca and click "Big Rock Bluegrass Hour" at the top and you can find our podcast. We recorded it live, so there are still some bugs to work out (and nerves to settle) but we hope you enjoy it.

sound files for tuning

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:58:56 CST

anyone out there have sound files for tuning a minstrel style banjo?

Level Ground

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:58:50 CST

A tune of the Vol II FolkPsalm Project. The notes explains the project, on my homepage.[:)] http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14924

Looking For The Promised Land

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:29:19 CST

Ive been cleaning out old soundfiles today. Here's a cut form a session job a few years back. An orginial tune from Noah Paley. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14923

Sussanna Gal (Slow then fast)

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:46:15 CST

Somone wanted it so i thought i could post it here too http://filesmelt.com/downloader/Killerbanjo_-_Sussanna_Gal.mp3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/killerbanjo - and add me as a friend!

Roving Gambler (Played slowly then fast)

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:45:29 CST

Someone wanted a recording so i thought that i could post it here as well http://filesmelt.com/downloader/Killerbanjo_-_Roving_Gambler.mp3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/killerbanjo - and add me as a friend!

Rueben's Trolley, (no corned beef)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:58:16 CST

Like so many other songs, I been aiming to learn this the correct way :) This is not the "correct" way lol... but what fun I had. Last Thursday night I had a few friends that were gonna go play at the "hippy bar" so I said what the hay! Rueben got called out as well as some other standards. Hope you enjoy, the recordings got allot of background noise. Mick Cagle "slide" on dobro, me on banjer, Brandon Jamison on mandolin, Shane McMullen on bass and my dear old dixie friend Mr. Scott Chism the dragonhorse himself on guitar :) http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=14914 HIKE FASTER I hear a banjo...

Made my own ringtone

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:32:25 CST

Upd.: Changed the title because apparently it gave the wrong impression that I found this ringtone on the web or something like that. Now that I've got a phone that facilitates uploading mp-3 s as ring tone I revived and rewrote this one. Feel free to use it. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=959# http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/audio/ringtone-959-2026132112009.mp3 Here's the Tab: [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/959-1452933112009.jpg[/img] RB-1 plays with Half A Turn & Heartstrings http://www.halfaturn.nl http://home.hccnet.nl/e.beurskens/Skyland/heartstrings.htm

Dear Ol' Dixie Jam (strawberry)

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:09:03 CST

Dear Old Dixie Jam I been aiming to learn this the correct way :) This is not the "correct" way lol... but what fun I had. My buddy called me Last Thursday night and said he had a few other friends that were gonna come play at the "hippy bar" with him so I said what the hay! Dear Old Dixie got called out as well as some other standards. Hope you enjoy, the recordings got allot of background noise. Mick Cagle "slide" on dobro, me on banjer, Brandon Jamison on mandolin, Shane McMullen on bass and my dear old dixie friend Mr. Scott Chism the dragonhorse himself on guitar :) HIKE FASTER I hear a banjo...