Redwing on Bluegrass Banjo

[RepublicansUnited]

This reminds me of the time I went fishing. I love bluegrass American!

[ximowilson]

where's the short fifth string??



[DUEDIO623]

Great!

[guitardudebanjoman]

@2ndsopranoandproud. THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING!!! Where's the 5th string?!?!?

[thechurchsisters]

love that futuristic banjo run @ 1:23

[Emilhiggsmass9]

what is your favorite food? :)  :D

[Myra1959]

That is a great song to play on the banjo. I learned to play that 2 years ago. Myra

[catalina6]

Thanks! One of my Mom's favorites.

[TheBuzzardsGlory]

dude this is really good ! ive been playin 2 years and cant figure out jed clampett but this sog is really good

[StuffonFireguy9]

dose anyone think this guy is hick because my friend thinks he is part hick because of the way he looks and is wearing an orange hattt

[maxedout1956]

Who taught Yor sisters?

[MrBanjoman32]

this is really good, hey if anyone would, plz take a peek at my vids. I really would like it

[gangstazombie22]

Man I love the sound of a banjo! Great playing!

[Uncledanny69]

LOVE IT! Go pickers!

[pma4usa]

Hey, good job Ben! I never got around to watching this video before. Everything sounds Awesome!

[pitlcat]

Thats awesome. I just learned this song last night and I see all the posibillities and your version here gives allot of insight. Your banjo sounds good too :)

[bluntinst]

do you have tab for the second part up the neck bit?

[sppong24]

F'in A Picking! A bit more effort needed on keeping it on the beat.

Forget the bum notes, keep it motoring 2 to the bar.

Good picking!

[Biffbop]

Wonderful playing, very inspiring. Thanks for posting!

[katvanbus]

WOW! Very nice!

[xXxLovexOrxDiexXx]

man thats excellent!!

[pbar1000]

A minute and a half of pure joy. Could you extend it to 4 minutes with the last half of your own stuff tied to the melody? I'd love to hear it! Thanks again.

[2ndsopranoandproud]

dude... .do you have a fifth string....?

[kkatarn327]

awesome playing and awesome banjo too!!

[bluegrassaro]

WONDERFUL JOB MAN! Great idea on that parts banjo!

Ladies and gentlemen here is the 5STRINGTELE! =:]

[giggleblaggle]

i gotta favorite this and learn all your licks. I hope i can be that creative soon. um, how long you been playing for?

[BanjoBen1]

I've been playing banjo for about 8 years! Good luck and happy picking!

[rubyaldrich]

@BanjoBen1

my dad used to play this tune on his accordian. This really brings back memories.

[fredt32]

what type of banjo is this? It does not have the traditional short fifth string.

[BanjoBen1]

Check out earlier comments and replies further down the page. Thanks for watching!!

[opalweiss]

That's it I am throwing my banjo in the river

[ultfishrman]

dude......i dont even know what to say to this, except maybe look out. your sister is good lol

[thrashgordon]

god damn this is a kick in the face. im searching youtube for beginners banjo lessons and i get this haha. seriously though this is awesome, im making it my mission to be able to play this song some day.

[theflyingburritto]

dude your the shit

[benzruler1]

that was awesome, lively and loud. so any tips for,i just started playing. oh how did you learn how to play the banjo.

[zombies8mynabrz]

hey ben, it sounds great but if you could slow it down and teach it piece by piece, that would be sooo awesome.

[banjorandy]

jwow great job what more can you say...

[2002banjo]

Hey could you break that down and slow it down. I would like to figure it out.

Thanks!!!

[oldbanjoman]

Alan Munde the best banjo player that ever lived? That's a mighty strong statement there, BanjoBen, which I happen to agree with 100 percent! (Great pickin' you're doing, by the way!)

[BanjoBoy33]

That banjo has a really nice tone, and i like how the 5th string goes all the way up the neck.

[inikokir]

hell yeah!!

i need to learn banjo!

[VV44NNcc33]

Sounds very Munde-ish, btw, what kind of banjo is that?

[Keelsman]

wow!

[Moosehead429]

I stay with Janet Davis, she was my teacher.

[BanjoBen1]

Does she charge you rent, or what?

[Starladi106]

Nice job! keep it up.

[EmotionalResQ]

You certainly did Alan justice with Redwing. I'm sure he would be very proud of your playing.

Also, you are right. Alan is one of the very best banjo players that ever lived.

[JacksOldtimeMusic]

Cool! You ought to check out my vocal arrangement!

[NorthwestPicker]

Nice work. Very entertaining!

[banjony]

Great work! I am learning this version out of Alans Banjo Solos book right now. Sounds fantastic. I have met Alan a few times at the IBMA;s and take lessons from Tony Trischka. Alan is definately one of my favorites...you pick it great

[woodenmusic]

OOps! I mean Banjo Ben! Sorry. I have an old Country Gazette album with a tune on it called "Money in the Mail." Pretty funny.

[woodenmusic]

Do you do requests Banjo Bob? How about "Hamilton County Breakdown?"

[BanjoBen1]

I will work on HCB for you! Thanks!

[heathloy]

Excellent job Banjo Ben! What a privalege to have Mr. Munde for a teacher. He is THE most underated banjo player alive in my opinion.

[redsox446]

i want to let u know one thing, neither bela fleck or allan munde is the best banjo player. Its all about EARL SCRUGGS!!!!!

[BanjoBen1]

I agree with that for sure....Alan is one of my favorites though.

[chrchy]

what about bela fleck as the best banjo player

[Gronk52]

Excellent. Is your banjo a Nechville? It has a wonderful sound.

[BanjoBen1]

It's actually a homemade job made from Gibson parts I ordered from the factory and First Quality Music. The fingerboard is actually cut from a Fender Telecaster blank, meaning that the scale-length and radius is the same. As far as the sound, it actually has a t-shirt stuffed inside so that it won't feed back on me on stage. It's normally twice as loud!...Thanks for listening and the compliment!

[2ndfret]

where is the 5th string

[BanjoBen1]

the 5th string runs underneath the fingerboard starting at the 5th fret and comes out at the peghead, so that all 5 tuners are on the peghead...it has it's pluses and minuses...thanks for watching!

[banjobluegrass]

Very nice !

[2ndfret]

Thanks for informing me. I forgot to tell you that you did a real good job on Red Wing. Alan has always been one of my favorite banjo players And judging from your playing must a top teacher as well.