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Posted by TopCat, written by Albert E. Brumley
- Play count: 1279
Size: 1,661kb, uploaded 11/1/2008 3:53:47 PM
Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Latest recording attempt (!) at nine months in. I'll Fly Away at a reasonable tempo even if not up to the song's usual speed...;o)
joemac Says:
Sunday, November 2, 2008 @1:59:12 AM
well played..very well played, keep going, thats good playing..........Joe
Don Borchelt Says:
Sunday, November 2, 2008 @8:06:56 PM
Nice job, Maria. Your timing is very accurate, your roll is nice and even. That's what counts at this point, not speed. Just keep practicing, and you will gradually see your speed increase.
Keith Madison Says:
Monday, November 3, 2008 @1:57:45 PM
Nice job - BTW, where did you get the tab for that version..thanks
TopCat Says:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @11:49:28 AM
Thanks guys. Keith - my teacher (John Dowling) tabbed this out for me. I am trying to have a bash at writing it out for you using Tabledit....not going too well at the mo, but if I manage it I will let you know!!
Chris Cooper Says:
Friday, November 28, 2008 @1:18:20 PM
Wow TC your playing really well!!! As has been mentioned before your timing is very good and you have a very nice even tone with emphasis in all the correct places Well done!!!!
John is A great picker (former world champion I beleive) and he and yourself are doing you proud.
Thankyou once again for your kind comments on my blog. Happy Pickin'!!!!!
dgill Says:
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @4:46:36 PM
This may be my all time favorite tune. You did it proud.
pcksek Says:
Thursday, January 15, 2015 @7:01:28 PM
Hey Topcat - any chance we can get a downloadable version of this one (the one posted about 7 years ago)? I'm a beginner, and this seems like a perfect piece to start with... Thanks. I know other versions are downloadable, but this one, for some reason, is not...
TopCat Says:
Friday, January 16, 2015 @10:48:48 AM
Wow, it's been years since I was on here and about the same since I picked up the banjo! I don't mind doing that if it helps you but can't see how I can change the settings to allow it. I don't particularly want to spend loads of time trying to work it out, so feel free to find out if this is possible and if you can post instructions here, then I'll change it for you. Cheers.
pcksek Says:
Friday, January 16, 2015 @4:22:31 PM
Topcat, thanks - I'll see if I can capture it another way.
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