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Posted by JanetB
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- Play count: 1243
Size: 931kb, uploaded 7/12/2011 8:40:20 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Played chordally, then melodically.
16 comments on “Billy in the Lowground”
Don Borchelt Says:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @3:29:29 AM
A fine, lyrical arrangement and performance. I like the occasional slide and chord work carried over in the melodic part.
JanetB Says:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @8:15:05 AM
Thanks, Don, I think it was the easiest way to get to the notes.
VancePants Says:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @10:26:59 AM
Lovely style you have Janet... carries through on all your pieces.
JanetB Says:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @10:41:30 AM
Thanks, Ken. You're really kind to let me read such complimentary words. Don't we have anything better to do on a productive Wednesday? Guess not....
Paul Roberts Says:
Friday, July 22, 2011 @5:48:04 PM
That's just musical candy to my ears.
Karen Kruske Says:
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @6:24:51 AM
Love the pure way you play, great sound.
jbjo Says:
Friday, July 29, 2011 @10:45:03 AM
really cool, enjoyed it lots!
Bilbo1 Says:
Friday, July 29, 2011 @11:16:21 AM
Very nice Janet, beautifully played!!
Hankulator Says:
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 @4:08:41 PM
i love your style, beautiful arrangement of that song. i need to add some of your sweetness and tenderness to my playing. that's what a woman's touch can do to the 5-string.
BanjoFlyboy Says:
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 @6:10:14 AM
Very nice!
DobroDiva Says:
Thursday, November 10, 2011 @3:11:32 PM
Lovely, thanks for posting these.
RWJonesy Says:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 @2:39:45 PM
I loved it. You play right sweetly !
JanetB Says:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 @7:08:29 PM
Thanks for listening, RW. It's such a beautiful melody and has been around for a long time.
freddfish Says:
Thursday, July 21, 2016 @12:07:00 PM
Thanks for the great version! What tuning are you using?
JanetB Says:
Thursday, July 21, 2016 @12:28:03 PM
Open G tuning. I was just thinking it's been a long time since I played this...I recall picking it, not clawing. I'll give it a try again... Glad you enjoyed it, freddfish!
JanetB Says:
Thursday, July 21, 2016 @1:46:56 PM
I went ahead and uploaded the tab in the Tab Archive that goes with the melodic, up-the-neck version.
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