this sounds great, i was looking into some smaller travel size 5 string banjos which come tuned open c, wonder if they have this pleasant sound to them
@foxesandfeathers I'm not familiar with the travel size banjos. It'd be great to have a chance to play some of them, compare their sound and set-up, and see/hear them. If you get one, I'd love to hear what you think of it.
@oldthymedragon yeah i'm very into travel size instruments such as my banjolele but i'm finding the sound to not be banjo-esq enough. So i've been looking into some cheaper travel size banjo such as the gold tone 'plucky' which can be tuned C or D. I'm pretty knew to the world of banjos (but very interested) when playing open C (CGCEG) you're using the same tabs as an open G it just sounds higher, right?
@foxesandfeathers On a regular-sized banjo, open C is the same fingering as when capoed up two frets to D. Open G is the same fingers as when capoed up two frets to A. Not sure if it's any different for the travel-sized banjos or not. I tend to play C and D tunes in Open C if not playing in a group. A lot times, the fiddlers will have a special tuning they like to use for C or D, G or A. I just keep my capo handy instead of retuning.
I guess this tuning would be considered Double C. D C G C G Just found a webpage that has an electronic tuner and a listing of some of the different banjo tunings--may be helpful. YouTube won't let me post this with the link. I think you can get there if you Google "open C banjo tuning" and select the link for ezfolk.
Could you send me a video every mornin? Actually the sound system gives a very nice passive affect versus an active sizzler. Mellow rendering is excellent. This is the kind of thing that keeps me falling in love with banjo playing girlz.
Thanks! I was playing with a group the other day and one of the fiddlers was surprised to hear me play this one out of D (we were capoed up--I was tuned to open c). He'd always played it in G. I haven't tried this tune in G yet--it's funny how some tunes fall so much more easily into one tuning or another--but some work equally well in a couple of different tunings--at least, on the banjo. :D I want to see if this is one of them.
Have you visited the banjohangout pages ? You should join and post your playing there. I know there are many others who would really enjoy listening to you .
I've noticed listening to your tunes that you really manage to squeeze the tune out bouncy and succinctly with your banjo playing. And your singing glides pleasantly along.
this sounds great, i was looking into some smaller travel size 5 string banjos which come tuned open c, wonder if they have this pleasant sound to them
foxesandfeathers 3 weeks ago
@foxesandfeathers I'm not familiar with the travel size banjos. It'd be great to have a chance to play some of them, compare their sound and set-up, and see/hear them. If you get one, I'd love to hear what you think of it.
oldthymedragon 3 weeks ago
@oldthymedragon yeah i'm very into travel size instruments such as my banjolele but i'm finding the sound to not be banjo-esq enough. So i've been looking into some cheaper travel size banjo such as the gold tone 'plucky' which can be tuned C or D. I'm pretty knew to the world of banjos (but very interested) when playing open C (CGCEG) you're using the same tabs as an open G it just sounds higher, right?
foxesandfeathers 3 weeks ago
@foxesandfeathers On a regular-sized banjo, open C is the same fingering as when capoed up two frets to D. Open G is the same fingers as when capoed up two frets to A. Not sure if it's any different for the travel-sized banjos or not. I tend to play C and D tunes in Open C if not playing in a group. A lot times, the fiddlers will have a special tuning they like to use for C or D, G or A. I just keep my capo handy instead of retuning.
oldthymedragon 3 weeks ago
Awesome pickin and singin! Your playing is so traditional and your voice is so Pop sound.
Pop and Old Time Music would cool. Pete Seeger was a like Folk Pop Star with The Weavers. I watched film called Folk America.
jazz31162 2 months ago
Thanks all. Glad to share the fun!
oldthymedragon 3 months ago
Dock Boggs couldnta done er any better!
coolanddark 3 months ago
sounds great.. love it.
eah321 3 months ago
you know what girl you got feeling
eah321 3 months ago
I have loved this song since the first time I heard Peggy Seeger play it, and you have done it very well. Thanks for keeping this music alive
aanderlini 6 months ago
I like your playing and singing very much. Thanks for posting!
Regards,
PauL
strumstering 10 months ago
really like ur banjo arrangement! very old school! could u post the exact tuning please? thx much!
himmelstoss66 11 months ago
@himmelstoss66
I guess this tuning would be considered Double C. D C G C G Just found a webpage that has an electronic tuner and a listing of some of the different banjo tunings--may be helpful. YouTube won't let me post this with the link. I think you can get there if you Google "open C banjo tuning" and select the link for ezfolk.
oldthymedragon 11 months ago
Beautiful voice! Very, very nice!!!
sidewindermack 1 year ago
Could you send me a video every mornin? Actually the sound system gives a very nice passive affect versus an active sizzler. Mellow rendering is excellent. This is the kind of thing that keeps me falling in love with banjo playing girlz.
MrHelloecho 1 year ago
nice vice high lonsome sound get a better sound ystem nice frail to jimbo
banjoman 1 year ago
@banjoman Thanks--I think ANY sound system would be an improvement--I'm using a mic from XBox 360 with my lap top. Any suggestions?
oldthymedragon 1 year ago
@banjoman I think ANY sound system would be an improvement--I'm using a mic from XBox 360 with my lap top. Any suggestions?
oldthymedragon 1 year ago
fanTastic, u r a true master, TY
danbolub 1 year ago
that was very entertaining. great singing-great picking.
like the sound of that banjo there too. sounds old and rich
Romamb 1 year ago
what a great voice ,and mean banjo playing to boot
ThePurple59 2 years ago
Thanks! I was playing with a group the other day and one of the fiddlers was surprised to hear me play this one out of D (we were capoed up--I was tuned to open c). He'd always played it in G. I haven't tried this tune in G yet--it's funny how some tunes fall so much more easily into one tuning or another--but some work equally well in a couple of different tunings--at least, on the banjo. :D I want to see if this is one of them.
oldthymedragon 2 years ago
yeah
Threestaves 2 years ago
awesome love ur videos u sound great makes me happy :) !!!
bigblockluv 2 years ago
Love it !! You have a fine voice.
~Kevin
baanjoguy 2 years ago
Thanks. Banjos are fun.
oldthymedragon 2 years ago
Yep they are a hoot .
baanjoguy 2 years ago
Just lovely !
Have you visited the banjohangout pages ? You should join and post your playing there. I know there are many others who would really enjoy listening to you .
silasbanjo 2 years ago
I've noticed listening to your tunes that you really manage to squeeze the tune out bouncy and succinctly with your banjo playing. And your singing glides pleasantly along.
dropthumb2 2 years ago