Singing along with the banjo

[Twillis26]

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[jesusistherock2011]

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[ClanSkyre]

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[Myra1959]

I usually just play and never bothered to sing. Your videos are now encouraging me to at least learn to sing the words as I play along with the banjo. I play Cumberland Gap and Cripple Creek pretty well now. After the Beverly Hillbillies song, I want to try Doin My Time by Flatt and Scruggs. I know the words to that song.

Be well,

Myra from up yonder.

[MSfeller]

@Myra1959 Howdy, Myra! I'm glad I was able to encourage you to sing! I don't have the voice for it, but never mind that, anybody can sing and have fun, so yeah, you should go for it, girl! I have always wanted to sing Doing My Time, just about grew up listening to that song, but unfortunately I just know a very short version that is not enough for me to sing, otherwise, I sure would! I love that song, please, let me know when ya get it going! Keep on a-pickin', Myra! :)

[Myra1959]

@MSfeller I am getting there with the first verse on the Beverly Hillbillies song. It's funny how I grew up with show and the theme song for almost fifty years, but still get stomped when I try to sing along with the banjo.

[MSfeller]

@Myra1959 Oh, I'm glad to hear! Yeah, I hear ya, I grew up listening to Handsome Molly, and it was the first song I decided to try to sing along with while I picked, and it was very, very hard in the beginning! But once you get used to it, it goes smoothly and it's the same procedure for every song. You keep on a pickin', Myra, before you know, you'll be singing it. When I picked for some folks in England, and the Beverly Hillbillies was re-requested 3 times, everybody loves the tune and singing

[jc091393]

Wow, simply amazing! I've always been interested in playin the banjo, but never got around to it. What's a good cheap banjo to start with?

[MSfeller]

@jc091393 Thanks! My advice to you is go out there and get a banjo right away, and get started! Best thing I ever did. Right now on eBay, there's a Washburn B9 for $149, very budget banjo, but it will get you started! Check with your local music store as well. Get a cheap one, then if it's your thing and it gets serious, get something a little more professional, with a tone ring for about $400 or so. Geoff Hohwald's book Banjo Primer and DVD Introduction to 5 string banjo are good to learn too.

[nutcase4freedom]

You > chuck norris

[MSfeller]

@nutcase4freedom Lol, that is quite a compliment! You know, they say there's no chin under MSfeller's beard, only another banjo. :)

[joshjonesify0]

You've got the perfect voice for that ole time mountain music, one that a lot of banjo players would love to have, nice pickin too! Check out some Clarence Ashley, great old mountain music.

[MSfeller]

@joshjonesify0 Thank you very much. I'm flattered that you and some other folk think I have a nice voice for mountain music! Sure, I will check Ashley out, thanks for the comment.

[banjopicker16]

I have watched about all your videos and you are good on the banjo keep it up I am 16 and have learn afew my self . There are not alot of ppl that play the banjo so we got to keep it up and maybe some one else will try it and like it keep it up brother..check mind out at banjopicker16

[MSfeller]

@banjopicker16 Thank you very much. Yeah, in the beginning, I just about quit a couple of times, 'cause it was too doggone hard, but then I kept it up and persevered, and still do so. Yeah, definitely, keep it up on that banjo, because learning at that age, when you get to mine, ten years from now, you will sound amazing and 100 times better than me, man. Keep on pickin'! :)

[banjopicker16]

@MSfeller yeah i got my banjo bout 3 years ago..but i just now started playin this year..i know about 4 tunes now....haha.. but im still workin on it...well we will cya buddy...

[andysthefordman]

your pretty good



[gmcbigrig79]

Great banjo playin' and you ain't got a bad voice I could go muddin' to that kind of music

[iwanttofight69]

i think i saw u on deliverance

[ericaudi100]

@iwanttofight69  HAHAHA good thats good funny

[TheMassdistortion]

i did think of the movie deliverance because of the banjo. I enjoyed the videos and hope you get the new banjo soon!

[TheMassdistortion]

you sure do gotta purdy mouth

[MSfeller]

Ha ha ha lol, now that's funny right there! :)

[RedneckMikeSr]

sounds good my friend 5/5

[JKeas88]

Cheers, brother.

[jebi1981]

hahaha!!!

Great man!!!

Redneck pride!!!

The south will rise again!!!!

[looneypride]

wow wish you were here to teach me how to play. you are so cute@@

[MSfeller]

Thank you ;)

[Guitarplr75]

All I can say is "Tune it up" Tuners are $15.00 on Ebay....

[MSfeller]

I have a tuner, as I had back then. However, experience and quality of the banjo are two important factors, plus them strings being old.

[ekteol]

hi.. where can i buy a flag skin like that? need to ship it to norway...

[MSfeller]

I plan on selling them in the future, and if I get to do so, it will be announced here. As of right now, I don't know anywhere, or anyone that sells it, that's actually why I decided to paint it myself.

[sjkalsc]

I enjoyed it!!!!! The most important thing is that you enjoy what you're doing.

5*****s and keep on singing. People that don't enjoy it can look for something else.

[StrawB2000]

Great Tune

[NarwalOrchestra]

haha this made me laugh.

[bluegrasslover74]

great bluegrass man....keep picking... need soldiers joy by bill monroe here..... god bless the south

[smithandwesson19]

fuckin' ur cousin

that's a badass banjo

keep it redneck

[Holden123585]

how much more redneck can you get?

[MSfeller]

Hehe, watch my videos after that and you'll find out that yes, it can get even "redneckier" :) thanks for stopping by!

[sam49erpipes]

i've to get to your standard I hope i've got the swingers to do what your doing kid the flag is great keep it up.

[roysteinar]

what was the first song?

[MSfeller]

It was "She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain", from Tony Trischka's book "Banjo for Beginners".

[amerikanerMarinen]

Very good job there! Cumberland Gap was the cleanest I ever heard it played as well, just to let ya know there.

Hey, question. You know any good groups who sing along with Cripple Creek. I've been trying to find some but they're all instrumental.

[MSfeller]

Thank you, I appreciate your compliment, bud! About the Cripple Creek, funny that you mentioned, because I was trying to find the very same thing, but I found only instrumental versions as well, nobody sings along. I'll keep on alookin', if I find something, I will let you know.

[Davidfri3]

this was wonderfull

[JUSNAY]

He's even better in person! ;)

MMmm!

[MSfeller]

Thank you, babe, I love you.

[JOECEPHIUS]

Yes sir..Mighty Good picking and singing!!

[piethingy7]

rednecks are cool lol

[legitshit]

Hahaha tht was funny!

[camandanna]

as a fellow banjo player... i gotta say that is the coolest banjo head ever

[eastkybanjo91]

keep a pickin bud

[LesnyDziadek8]

Good music great play

Greetings from Poland

[JUSNAY]

Sonny DID lie!  Deo Vindice. :)

[locoman65]

hahaha sounds funny but cool. At last you do something cool with your redneck life lol. Who knows you can become a famous musician... lol jk

[MSfeller]

I thank you kindly, locoman. Yeah, it's something that brings a little joy every now and then! Don't plan on being famous, just have fun with it is good enough... thanks.

[locoman65]

You can be the next Willie Nelson for sure. I wish I could play an instrument. But let's get back to the rebel flag debate, I miss your shit there!!!

[MSfeller]

Thank you folks, y'all very kind and it's always a pleasure to pick my banjo and share with all you good folk here. God bless!

[Cameragirl803]

It is cool to see some banjo playing on here! I thought you did a great job:) 5*****

[JUSNAY]

Uh, can I undo the other strap on your overalls? ;)

[southernman517]

good job. i could never come close to playing it that good. any way great job.

[potato575]

o_o...........

[traildust32]

Sounding better and better, don't feel bad about the voice, no good singing voice here either. You enjoy it and thats what matters the most. Happy Pickin', Mike.

[bokaj1312]

feller,its always nice,to hear you singing,or playing,dixie rules;)greetings from europe,from the "polish protestant"

[RedShirtArmy]

Lovin the Southron music, man. Keep pickin and flyin our flag! Deo Vindice

[Jacko2050]

Sure are getten better. All the best Jacko

[MSfeller]

Hey RiverBirch! Thanks for always stopping by. I need to check your videos too, darn it! Where are my manners here? =) Well, it was hard to sing and play at first, nearly impossible. I would mix everything up and it was just a mess. I kept on pushing, and now it's a lot easier, comes natural. Not a big problem nowadays, I think. You know what, I go to church often, I'm Southern Baptist. A year or two from now, when I get hot on this thing, I plan to sing and pick some gospel songs in church.

[RiverBirch1967]

Hey there! You have been learning the banjo, but how long have you been singing? Your voice is good, did you ever sing in church, etc?

[ilcailtbidlnns]

YEEEEEEEEHOOOOOOOOOOW! You are definately getting better!

[formando]

haha redneak

[JUSNAY]

Um, no--that's redNECK and he's the hottest damn REDNECK I know!

[MSfeller]

Thank you, darling! Yeah, no doubt, I've been working on the next song and soon it will be up here as well. =)

[BoganPrideBaby]

its beautiful babe!keep up the good work!

(: xo

[MSfeller]

Sorry, my comments were not going through for the past two days. First of all, I'm impressed that all y'all liked my video! I hesitated before uploading it, because of my voice, personally I don't like it, at least not singing. But I'm glad I went right ahead and did it anyway! Thanks, God bless all y'all! Appreciate all the kindness... I am more motivated than ever right now! I will write messages to everyone that asked me something. Again, thank you very much for the motivation. =)

[bluedanbob]

Do you live in florida? If so, what part? I'd love to jam with ya.

[harley19770]

WE NEED MORE VIDS KEEP UP THE GOOD TUNES

[granniejans]

Hey, stop apologizin' for your voice... You are 'in tune' and it's just right for this music. Good pickin' and singin'

[drummergirll]

awesome playing / singing and i just love your banjo! -i want it!

[ChevetteMan]

Dang son! You're getting it down! Makes me wanna go practice.. lol Good job, can't wait to hear the next one!

[bluedanbob]

Your voice is just right, this is folk music; folk, as in the music of the people. This isn't any kind of snooty wine and cheese folderol, those people don't jam or enjoy life as a general rule anyway.

[CapnFlix]

Have you ever heard an album called "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band"? It came out in the '70s, when I was a young man growing up in Georgia. Some of the greatest bluegrass pickers and singers on earth were invited to play on that record. The greatest collection of BG classics you can find, in my opinion. If you haven't got it you should find a copy. It's sure to give ya lots of great ideas. Peace and Southern Pride...CapnFlix, aka TMWKK

[MSfeller]

Oh yeah, I used to have that CD till some douche stole it from me. I have to buy that one back, I hear ya, it's without a doubt, one of the greatest Bluegrass albums ever! Thanks for reminding me, tomorrow is paycheck day (come to daddy!) and I'll be on eBay looking it up! Peace and Southern Pride, brother!

[CapnFlix]

Keep yer money in yer pocket for now, Red. I've got a message for ya. Just need to be on your Friend's list to send it.

[RedShirtArmy]

Alright man! When you're ready to do "Dixie" for SLMN just let me know and we'll get it done. Take it easy, bro. Stay strong down in Florida.

[csason]

Good music.. good people. Good Job !!

Thanks

[Waspnests]

Boy Hidi, my Favorites are growing everyday! Great Job Friend!

[RiverBirch1967]

I hate American Idol. What your sound is... is pure Southern country. That is what this part of the country is about, our heritage, our sound. If you watch the really good movie "Songcatcher" it shows how our sound came straight from England and the hills of Scotland, with a twist in the voices. And this is a good one.

[bootleggersouth]

Nice work Mike!

[RedneckMikeSr]

this guy jams 5/5 my friend.

[AlbinoTarantula]

Good job brother. Thanks for that. YHWH bless.

[JUSNAY]

Beautiful, Mikey! Simply beautiful! Man, you sure have improved! You're damn good, baby boy! Keep playin' that beautifully re-painted banjah! It's beautiful! Can't believe you did that just by yourself! I thought you got a new banjo! Heeheehee!

[southernhistory]

Always be your self brother. I enjoyed the video sounds good to me love that banjo it's really nice.Rebel pride world wide.

[Kester71]

He he he great work MSfeller. You chased my blues away with this video. I shall favour it. You are doing a great job. You are a true and talented banjoist, and an inspiration to us lesser players!

[CNS2]

Great pickin & singin bud...

JohnnyReb {North Carolina}

[sparkywundermutt]

Is this in the new trailer Mike? Great pickin' man, glag youre keepin' up with it.

[harley19770]

Thats the good stuff heck yea !!!!

[ournationsanswer]

sounds good, thats the type of song i like to hear, keep it up!