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Jan 13, 2025 - 6:42:01 AM
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Here is a wonderful free form Old Time banjo tune written by Jay Unger and arranged by Bill Huntley. I just added some chords to this beautiful piece and added some small changes....Jack Baker

Ashokan Farewell

Edited by - Jack Baker on 01/19/2025 07:29:19

Jan 13, 2025 - 7:57:34 AM
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“Ashokan” technically. After the reservoir.

Jan 13, 2025 - 8:21:54 AM

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Jan 13, 2025 - 8:53:52 AM
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Jay Ungar ran a violin camp above the Ashokan reservoir (note the spelling). This was the piece he played on the last evening, to say goodbye to the kids. It's especially poignant when you imagine hearing it whilst overlooking the eponymous reservoir.

Edited by - airport-security on 01/13/2025 08:56:26

Jan 13, 2025 - 9:03:45 AM
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Hi Fred,
Thanks for the spelling. I didn't want to correct Bill Huntley's spelling I guess. I've known Jay and Molly since 1970. Jay may have taught at my old Fretted Instruments School way back when. I remember when Jay wrote this. Great song and beautiful interpretation of what Jay saw and meant to express.....Jack

Edited by - Jack Baker on 01/13/2025 09:05:31

Jan 13, 2025 - 9:28:55 AM
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It's a remarkable tune, indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Jan 13, 2025 - 12:24:36 PM

10093 posts since 8/30/2004

You are very welcome Fred. Lots more coming...Jack

Jan 15, 2025 - 5:55:33 AM
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dbrooks

USA

4824 posts since 3/11/2004

A very sweet arrangement in G, Jack, and your guitar chords sure finish it off well.

That has prompted me to take another look at my early version in D (double-C tuning with capo at the 2nd fret or tune up to aDADE).  We play this tune in D at dances and others may wat to try it in D.

Ashokan Farewell Tab - Details and Ratings - Banjo Hangout

David

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