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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Hedy West Sheffied Apprentice Help


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6stringedRamble - Posted - 02/26/2026:  08:13:57


youtube.com/watch?v=Jfxqjgl_GQ...t_radio=1



I asked about this a few year ago. FYI I'm really bad at banjo, but always pick it back up after a while. Someone posted the tab, but I can't find it on here now. I know you need to tune the b to b flat. At the time I couldn't follow the tab, but I could pick on the basic tune by ear and play that. I'm trying to play it again. I've notice that Hedy is only playing rhythm as she sings the lyrics. I can't really hear over her singing what the rhythm pattern is. Can someone tell me what she is doing for rhythm?



Thanks.


Edited by - 6stringedRamble on 02/26/2026 08:14:54

Emiel - Posted - 02/26/2026:  08:23:37


I would say, it's the bum-ditty, see, e.g.: youtube.com/shorts/6W56ZJobXbw

Sometimes extended to bum-a-ditty, using a hammer-on or a pull-off.

dbrooks - Posted - 02/26/2026:  12:45:29


Here's a link to a past discuusion covering the same turf.



Help Playing This Tune - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout



David

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