Mississippi Sawyer (key of G, normal speed)

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Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Backing Track

“Mississippi Sawyer” is a traditional 'Old Time' instrumental tune from Europe, originally titled: “The Downfall of Paris.” The song is better known in the American South and among American fiddlers as “Mississippi Sawyer.” As usual, I used Dave Hum's YouTube video as a template to make my backing track. Dave uses an interesting tuning (aDGBD). It is a G chord with an added 9th note (the A). So I guess you could call it the G9th Tuning. Just capo the fifth string on the 7th fret.

Mississippi Sawyer (key of G, slow speed)

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Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Backing Track

"Mississippi Sawyer" is a traditional 'Old Time' instrumental tune from Europe, originally titled: "The Downfall of Paris." The song is better known in the American South and among American fiddlers as "Mississippi Sawyer." As usual, I used Dave Hum's YouTube video as a template to make my backing track. Dave uses an interesting tuning (aDGBD). It is a G chord with an added 9th note (the A). So I guess you could call it the G9th Tuning. Just capo the fifth string on the 7th fret.

Mississippi Sawyer (key of G, slower speed)

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Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Backing Track

“Mississippi Sawyer” is a traditional 'Old Time' instrumental tune from Europe, originally titled: “The Downfall of Paris.” The song is better known in the American South and among American fiddlers as “Mississippi Sawyer.” As usual, I used Dave Hum's YouTube video as a template to make my backing track. Dave uses an interesting tuning (aDGBD). It is a G chord with an added 9th note (the A). So I guess you could call it the G9th Tuning. Just capo the fifth string on the 7th fret.

Mississippi Sawyer (key of G, woodshed speed)

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Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Backing Track

"Mississippi Sawyer" is a traditional 'Old Time' instrumental tune from Europe, originally titled: "The Downfall of Paris." The song is better known in the American South and among American fiddlers as "Mississippi Sawyer." As usual, I used Dave Hum's YouTube video as a template to make my backing track. Dave uses an interesting tuning (aDGBD). It is a G chord with an added 9th note (the A). So I guess you could call it the G9th Tuning. Just capo the fifth string on the 7th fret.

My Grandfather's Clock (Deering Calico)

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Size: 4,451kb, uploaded 9/19/2024 9:58:05 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Classic

I recorded this song using a Deering Calico banjo. I love my Calico, it has more resonance than any banjo I've played so far. It might be too thin and bright for recording, for some musicians. I personally think Deering's Golden Era series is best for recording, but for just picking I love the Calico! I'm using Dave Hum's backing track, which you can purchase on his website. Enjoy!

My Grandfather's Clock (Deering Golden Era)

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Size: 4,458kb, uploaded 9/19/2024 9:52:40 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Classic

I recorded this using a Deering Golden Era banjo. I love this song. I'm using Dave Hum's backing track, which you can purchase on his website. Enjoy!

My Grandfather's Clock (Deering Golden Wreath)

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Size: 4,421kb, uploaded 9/19/2024 9:50:06 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Classic

I recorded this song using my new Deering Golden Wreath banjo. I am very happy with my purchase. It has a mahogany neck. I'm using Dave Hum's backing track, which you can purchase on his website. Enjoy!

Off To California (normal speed, key of A)

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Size: 5,752kb, uploaded 8/4/2024 6:55:17 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Backing Track

I used Dave Hum's YouTube video as a template to make this backing track. I hope you enjoy it. You'll need a capo on fret 2, and also on fret 7 of the fifth string.

Off To California (slow speed, key of A)

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Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Backing Track

Off To California (slower speed, key of A)

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Off To California (very slow speed, key of A)

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Size: 7,476kb, uploaded 8/4/2024 6:58:33 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Backing Track

Old Spinning Wheel (Deering Golden Era)

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Size: 4,401kb, uploaded 9/19/2024 9:47:30 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Classic

I recorded this using a Deering Golden Era. It has a maple neck. The banjo had a buzzing issue on string one when doing pull offs. I bought it from Fuller's Guitar in Houston. So I sent it back for a refund, but it has a beautiful song. I really like Deering's 06 tone ring. I ordered the Deering Golden Wreath instead (which has a mahogany neck), which I like better. The Golden Wreath is Deering's replica of Gibson's RB 250 banjo. I'm using Dave Hum's backing track, which you can purchase on his website. Enjoy!

Old Spinning Wheel (Deering Goodtime Special)

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Size: 4,244kb, uploaded 9/19/2024 9:43:11 PM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Classic

I recorded this using my Deering Goodtime Special banjo. For $1,099 it was one of the best deals I've ever purchased. I love that banjo! It doesn't have a truss rod and doesn't need one, because the Goodtime Special is solid maple. It does have a tone ring. It is 9.5 pounds, which is easier for me to play longer when writing tabs or working on a song. For the price, you can't beat the feel and sound. The intonation is very accurate. I really enjoy playing it. I'm using Dave Hum's backing track, which you can purchase on his website. Enjoy!

Peeler's Jacket (faster speed)

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Size: 6,546kb, uploaded 4/23/2024 3:31:53 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Backing Track

Faster speed

Peeler's Jacket (normal speed)

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Size: 7,855kb, uploaded 4/23/2024 3:32:37 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Backing Track

Normal speed

Peeler's Jacket (slower speed)

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Size: 9,817kb, uploaded 4/23/2024 3:33:32 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Backing Track

Slower speed

Peeler's Jacket (woodshed speed)

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Size: 13,089kb, uploaded 4/23/2024 3:34:43 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Backing Track

Woodshed speed to learn this song.

Sailor's Hornpipe (key of A, normal speed)

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Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Backing Track

Sailor's Hornpipe (key of A, slow speed)

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Sailor's Hornpipe (key of A, slower speed)

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Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Backing Track