Wildwood Flower Free Bluegrass Guitar Lesson

[paulAVGuitarist]

That Taylor looks just like mine. Mine's a 510 LTD, manufactured in 2002. What about yours?

[BanjoBen1]

@paulAVGuitarist This is called a Custom DN, and it was made in 2007, I think? It's a great guitar, though I'm mostly playing my McPherson now which is incredible!

[rtrivette11]

Hey Ben, thanks for the channel. I have been playing and singing for about 13 years or so, and have just recently become interested in flat pickin. Your videos are a HUGE help to a truck drivin' guitar picker.

[joeylodes]

Great!!!!

[MrTallrulz]

Well I just about have Banjo Ben's slow version down pat. I am 18 years old and have been playing since I was 11 or 12 and I am still playing my first guitar. I think a Taylor will be my next. Great sounding guitar. Love this music.

[banjo35564]

the bandjo part sucks

[ytv4goose]

What thickness strings do you use on your Taylor?

I have a Taylor and love it. So far I have only used the Elixir pohsphor Bronze Light .012-.053

I am considering going with a Medium gauge to see how the tone changes.

-Greg

[DarrellW45]

I hate you, lol..............which really means I'm very envious of your talent.

[DarrellW45]

I hate you, lol..............



[JamesLaisGlass]

Yurr uh ainimule! durn fansee gitfiddlin yu! Sweet Ben. Again, er uggin!

[jnastyist]

yu remind me of the guy from workaholics

[GreenAshR47]

I appreciate your playing the song in different styles. They each have such a unique sound. I've been wanting to learn the cross-picking arrangement. I want to learn to produce that banjo-like twang on my nylon-string.

[mattroc01]

is that a dn8

[ou8mydonut]

Hey Ben... Thx for all your videos, I started picking up bluegrass guitar just over a year ago,.. after years of electric guitar... I've come a long way and you've imparted me with alot of knowledge.... I'm intermediate + level and need to be challeged... thx again!!!

[hondas4life55]

awesome lesson! you should do some comentary while your showing were to pick though.

[Master100Mind]

I'm sorry but i think i like the traditional version better but you play it great that way too!

[92pianofreak]

love the lessons, your version of Wildwood Flower is awesome!!!

[dodico20]

Mother Maybelle was really good for this song. This song will always hold it's own! You play it well ben! do a cover! greaaat song! and I agree on the "cleaness"

[dodico20]

True that ben! Think I was one of the people that requested this. Great... Job! more Joe Clark as well!! DO A COVER SONG TO THIS!! IT"S AWESOME!!

[dedeye1]

Poking around on You tube it ain't hard to see how you have influenced a whole new crop of players! Keep it up!

As far as "Talk to much" That my friend is half of your appeal and it is important information about the music so keep that up too!

[clintfan38]

Great instructional video...very helpful. I've been playing music for years and I'm just now starting to learn bluegrass. Thanks for sharing this. BanjoBen you ROCK!!!

[jte1974]

good lesson but too much talkin

[RubyRox1100]

:OOOOO

Can i say AMAZING !!!!* I'm only 14 years old && just now learning you are my sunshine . YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION !*

[ElvisStillRules]

Thanks again

Banjo Ben :-)

[GameLevelEditor]

I'm making this my starting point I can do some of the thumbpickin stuff but I need flatpicking  the right way. Your teaching style is helpful, I can relate to it. Like ya said "you wish you had this when you got started yourself". Thnx n cool videos across your channel to.

[IIIIIZsolt]

Very nice...

BTW, did you say "drug" as past tense of "drag"? LOL

[lukeman3000]

Are you kidding me? I know this tune "traditional style" and I didn't even know what it was called. I had just heard someone playing it so I played it by ear. Then I heard the "banjo ben" version and holy crap, you made it sick.. All I have to say is wow

[utson11]

all I can say is wow, thanks

[sjeter61]

dang man,, you can play that thang

[martinaxman]

Lol. That had to be painful. It's hard enough playing it fast! Thank you for laying this out!

[SyntagmaStation]

you're so good it's ridiculous.

[knutbanjo1]

PICKED IT UP RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

[hmmbooyow]

And all this time I thought Jesco White was tap dancing to a song called "Wildwood Flair." Thanks for clearing that up.

[BanjoBen1]

HAHAHA!

[ponypeckermunch666]

@hmmbooyow GREAT MOVIE!!

[ponypeckermunch666]

@hmmbooyow i reckon all them bad things i done came from the gas and the like

[avdsrfr]

Hey BanjoBen, I am a 65 year old Viet Nam Vet. Playing guitar since 1961. Love the Wildwood Flower Mother Maybell video. You rock. Keep up the good work, there are lots of us out there that you are reaching.

[BanjoBen1]

Thanks for your service! I can make these videos because people like you fought for me. Merry Christmas!

[donottawaguitar]

nice

[dahnnycashdahnny]

hi ,i´m from chile and i´m one of your suscribers ,your guitar lessons are so cool,thank you very much for all your guitar vids, chao y feliz navidad !!!!! XD

[sword6204]

Nice quality! What kind of camera are you using here? Like the Christmas tree!

[BanjoBen1]

I'm using the Canon Vixia HF-200. I love it!

[stringsleights]

Yesiree! Another great video that has prompted me, once again, to temporarily set down my banjo and pick up my guitar. Thank you, Ben, and may you have a wonderfully blessed Merry Christmas.

[jayfotyfive]

Thankyou for the Carter style Ben. How about some cool licks for under the double eagle.

[banjoist123]

Hot pickin', friend! From Jim in Texas. Duckworth says Hey. Happy holidays to you and your family.

[dencolitis]

thanx man

[jdalton1611]

Love the HD!

[PamsPlaceMusicBarn]

Dude, are you serious? Where do you come up with this stuff? I have SO got to go to SPJC! Have a fantastic Christmas!

[Gingerjake2]

It doesn't get much better than this! Thanks SO much for sharing these lessons with us. I actually feel like I can do them...soon! =)

[ArcticRider]

Great Ben, once again you did it.

BTW I like that lil' guitar hanging on the xmas tree hehehe

[jotocamper]

tears in my eyes can't wait to learn this one

[bendinstrangs4]

once again dude,only you could make the orig,sound better,love both styles thanks,

[guitarhack42]

another great video! Hey Ben, my 11 yr old son JJ has been practicing allot for our New Years Eve concert at our house. I'll let you know when we have him on video. If you thought his last stuff was good - wait til you see his newer stuff. God bless you for encouraging all of us!

[0098apple]

Thank you again Ben for all of your efforts.... Have a blessed  Christmas and a healthy New Year.

[beatapt5]

Your videos are wonderful and your a great guitarist, but I gotta call you on this. Mother Maybelle played this capoed up in either F or G, with the C chord form. C is not the original Key. Keep on keeping on! You're doin' great!

[rudedude13]

however beatapt5.. this dude could make a cardboard guitar sound great.. gotta admit that.. :P

[beatapt5]

No argument there.

[BanjoBen1]

Thanks!

[mandolinut]

A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and your sisters.

[docmojo1]

Thanks for all the lessons you have posted. I enjoy learning and watching your videos. I hope you and your family have the best Christmas and a very happy new year!! God Bless you...

[happytobehim]

ben i would like to thank you for your free leasons i havn't had time to work on them yet but soon. I do have question I have some original tunes that i think are pretty good how do i get them seen in nashville i'm certainly not singer or player enough to do them but would love to hear my stuff done by a pro. again thank you, also found carter family last night great stuff you and your sister are very talented. again thank you for taking the time to post you vids they are great.

[muckraker100]

this is the best instructional video that's ever been on you-tube. i've been a subscriber for a while, and this new HD look and close up camera work is awesome. we love you from north carolina BEN!!!

[Hollcall]

I had the privilege, many years ago of Seeing & Hearing Mother Maybelle herself pick -the Wildwood at a Johnny Cash show in the Old Glace Bay Forum located in G.B. Nova Scotia.

Yes, I knew the significance of this performance , even at the age of 17-18. [ just turned 60 ]

What a THRILL !!!!

D.Holland

[cebfolk]

great lesson tks!! 5*****

[loveguitars]

Excellent 5 Stars

[altadena57]

Ben; I like this vid so, so much. You are so right about the original version being so perfect and pure in it's melody and harmony.. And your comments about pick accuracy are so right on for me. I've been playing for many years, but I'm just realizing how I've concentarated so much on the left hand, that I really can't pick with the right hand anywhere close to where I want to.

Do you have any other beginning exercises you recommend for improving right hand picking accuracy? 'Thanks

[murry537]

Love it! Love the song choice, love the HD, love the commentary. Thanks!

[timjcarter67]

Another great one Ben, looking forward to all the tabs!

[mayhem1869]

Once again ... OUTSTANDING !!! I was was of the many that requested this song, thanks for getting to it. Have a safe and Merry CHRISTmas!!! God Bless

[ptalbany]

I have only one question for you my friend

when you water the tree is that there mini martin hanging on going to grow in to a full size D-28?

lol

good video now I have to re learn the song as I have always played in like dear ole mother maybelle

thanks for all your hard work and have a very bless Christmas

your fan in Vermont

Paul

[PFCBeetleBailey]

:-)

[WmHildy]

Thanks Ben, I always liked this song... this will give me something to work on...

Have a Blessed Christmas and great New Year..

Bill in NJ

[idahodad1]

I agree, the basic tune stands up with all the fancy picking, which is fun to listen to as well.

[69Gobbler]

awesome lesson!!!! I love the dreadnought Christmas ornament in the background!

[655521]

Fantastic lesson!

[MistyLandscapes]

Another big thank you for sharing all your hard work!

[lasht2monyon]

can't thank you enough for your video's Ben, all the very best to you and your family,,,Tom

[pretourious]

Good stuff man, great info!

[dp11issosweet]

thanks, im workign on alot of crosspickign stuff now.