Hi
I'm not a three finger regular (I play mostly tenor banjo and some clawhammer) but in these days I'm practicing a bit on the five string with picks, this tune came out by itself, I don't know if it is something like melodic style or something else, I couldn't say what kind of music it is but... maybe some of you may like it :-)
Edited by - banjopaolo on 09/18/2024 03:09:07
Nice little tune, I would tend to call that freehand picking "guitar style" but that is probably not accurate.
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Originally posted by banjo bill-eNice little tune, I would tend to call that freehand picking "guitar style" but that is probably not accurate.
Thank you Bill.. I like ‘freehand picking’ :-)
Very well played Paolo! You have probably heard it said that there are really only two kinds of music 
(this is the good kind).
how are you getting on with the finger picks? Most people have trouble adjusting at first.
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Originally posted by Laurence DiehlVery well played Paolo! You have probably heard it said that there are really only two kinds of music
how are you getting on with the finger picks? Most people have trouble adjusting at first.
thank you Laurence! I'm happy you like the tune
I'm used to play with finger picks on Dobro (I play it blues style, not lap style) and also on banjo so it's not a news for me, I usually play dunlop finger picks 0.225, (they are the only available round here) I know that bluegrass pickers do not like dunlop, would you suggest a different type? I can order it on the internet...
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Originally posted by banjopaoloquote:
Originally posted by Laurence DiehlVery well played Paolo! You have probably heard it said that there are really only two kinds of music
how are you getting on with the finger picks? Most people have trouble adjusting at first.thank you Laurence! I'm happy you like the tune
I'm used to play with finger picks on Dobro (I play it blues style, not lap style) and also on banjo so it's not a news for me, I usually play dunlop finger picks 0.225, (they are the only available round here) I know that bluegrass pickers do not like dunlop, would you suggest a different type? I can order it on the internet...
Actually, Dunlops are my favorite. I tried about ten different kinds and came back to Dunlop. It's mostly about what feels comfortable on your fingers. I use 0.225 and 0.25. If you start a thread about it, you'll get a hundred different opinions!
I'd call this style wonderful.
To my ear, it's sort of melodic but mostly not. I think you use a couple of melodic style positions that produce short scale fragments: 5 and 4 (E and F#) on 2nd and 1st strings and 10 and 9 (A and B) also on 2nd and 4th. Each of those pairs combines with open 5th G to make short ascending and descending scale phrases. John Boulding calls them pathways to melodic style.
Beyond those, it's a beautiful little composition with a clear melody that you bring out in very straightforward three-finger picking, artistically using whatever technique it takes to accomplish. It's its own thing. Sui generis.
Please create and share more.
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Originally posted by Old HickoryI'd call this style wonderful.
To my ear, it's sort of melodic but mostly not. I think you use a couple of melodic style positions that produce short scale fragments: 5 and 4 (E and F#) on 2nd and 1st strings and 10 and 9 (A and B) also on 2nd and 4th. Each of those pairs combines with open 5th G to make short ascending and descending scale phrases. John Boulding calls them pathways to melodic style.
Beyond those, it's a beautiful little composition with a clear melody that you bring out in very straightforward three-finger picking, artistically using whatever technique it takes to accomplish. It's its own thing. Sui generis.
Please create and share more.
Thank you Ken! :-)
You say you're not a regular, but your clarity of tone and consistency of tempo is better than most.
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Originally posted by KCJonesYou say you're not a regular, but your clarity of tone and consistency of tempo is better than most.
Thank you KCJones! I'm not a regular three finger picker, but I'm a professional musician (conservatory graduated violin and viola player) I also play different fretted instruments like guitar, dobro, mandolin, on banjo I play more tenor (jazz chord melody style) and on five string I play more clawhammer, I did never practice Scruggs style very much (but I love to hear it) so I'm happy if you find the result is good :-)
Simply enjoyable !
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Originally posted by heavy5Simply enjoyable !
thank you Bob :-)
