That's a killer rendition of one of my favorites. If someone played that for me and said it was Bela I would've believed them. I've been using some of your vids to work on learning some Bela stuff, thanks a ton for posting them. It's very helpful. I grabbed a tab for Reverie at the BHO since it doesn't seem to be available in any of the Bela tab books, but I was wondering if you know any good spots for tracking down tabs. Thanks again!
@flecktonesrock I bet tabbing them out yourself probably makes it easier to memorize the songs. FYI Bubbles is one of my favorites, I'm going to try out your instructional vids for that one after I've learned Reverie.
@kpnorkin I'm not sure who makes the head. I think scruggs said tighten the head until it breaks, then tighten it some more. =) The typical answer would be G. I don't have a micrometer, but my action would be considered "medium high" by most standards.
@flecktonesrock Thanks. I think your reply is both refreshing and surprising. Refreshing that someone who plays so well and clearly devotes a lot of time and effort to working on material and tone does not need to be a gearhead about banjo setup! Surprising because from your photography videos I assumed you'd be into banjo measurement. Great that you're not. Sometimes you just gotta go with the sound and feel. I like it. My head: tight, between G# & A. Action measured with 6-inch rule. Low.
you know these videos make my day when they come out, I love them, huge bela fan, and you just are incredible. Thank you so much for all the days you have made better by a few minutes of video.
@GatewayImage We had a great trip at the end of March. Austin is busy pursuing a career as a nature videographer and is doing the editing from that footage. Hopefully he"ll have something for us soon. We got some great underwater gator footage with the GoPro!
Very nice Colin!
mwestmo 2 days ago
@mwestmo Still one of my favs. =)
flecktonesrock 2 days ago
My favorite song of that Album beautifully done !!! how many strings have you snapped tuning up that top C?? :)
MartinGuitarLover1 2 months ago
@MartinGuitarLover1 It's been awhile....but I don't think I snapped any.I haven't play this one since I recorded it though.
flecktonesrock 2 months ago
Nice Hat.
4Chasintv 3 months ago
That's a killer rendition of one of my favorites. If someone played that for me and said it was Bela I would've believed them. I've been using some of your vids to work on learning some Bela stuff, thanks a ton for posting them. It's very helpful. I grabbed a tab for Reverie at the BHO since it doesn't seem to be available in any of the Bela tab books, but I was wondering if you know any good spots for tracking down tabs. Thanks again!
crcohensf 4 months ago
@crcohensf Thanks for watching and for your comments! No, I don't know where to find tab for most of his stuff. I just have to make my own.
flecktonesrock 4 months ago
@flecktonesrock I bet tabbing them out yourself probably makes it easier to memorize the songs. FYI Bubbles is one of my favorites, I'm going to try out your instructional vids for that one after I've learned Reverie.
crcohensf 4 months ago
Can I get this song on iTunes?
GatewayImage 5 months ago
@GatewayImage I'm sure Bela's version is on iTunes. I could send you the audio file to this if you want.
flecktonesrock 5 months ago
Very nice... One of my Favortie Fleck tunes..
htrn100 5 months ago
@htrn100 Thanks for watching!
flecktonesrock 5 months ago
The tuning Bela uses for Reverie is cCEGC, which is Reuben tuning tuned down a whole step.
vcp430 6 months ago
Very professional video!
TheAttilaDenes 7 months ago
Nice!!
Edinwildlifetog 9 months ago
Man I love this song. Melody is so simple yet so perfect. Great job!
SeanUNT 9 months ago
@SeanUNT Thanks Sean! Glad to see you around
flecktonesrock 9 months ago
Great as usual. Hope you don't mind some banjo set-up questions.
I see that you use the stock Deering head. Do you know whether it's made by Remo or Ludwig?
How tight do you tighten it? If you tune the head to a note, what would that be?
You already answered about the make of bridge. How tall is it?
Finally - what's your action at 12th and 22nd frets (from 1st string to top of fret -if you know)?
Thanks in advance for sharing, if you can.
Ken
kpnorkin 10 months ago
@kpnorkin I'm not sure who makes the head. I think scruggs said tighten the head until it breaks, then tighten it some more. =) The typical answer would be G. I don't have a micrometer, but my action would be considered "medium high" by most standards.
flecktonesrock 10 months ago
@flecktonesrock Thanks. I think your reply is both refreshing and surprising. Refreshing that someone who plays so well and clearly devotes a lot of time and effort to working on material and tone does not need to be a gearhead about banjo setup! Surprising because from your photography videos I assumed you'd be into banjo measurement. Great that you're not. Sometimes you just gotta go with the sound and feel. I like it. My head: tight, between G# & A. Action measured with 6-inch rule. Low.
kpnorkin 10 months ago
Great, we love it.
YoPandabear 10 months ago
Nice work as usual Colin! Looking forward to your next nature video. All the best.
stubones 10 months ago
Amazing as usual Colin. Hey what kind of bridge are you using on that deering?
jtyner6 10 months ago
@jtyner6 It's a Samson, if I remember correctly.
flecktonesrock 10 months ago
you know these videos make my day when they come out, I love them, huge bela fan, and you just are incredible. Thank you so much for all the days you have made better by a few minutes of video.
ibanezcollector 10 months ago
@ibanezcollector Thanks for the very kind comment, Mr Ibanez.
flecktonesrock 10 months ago
When's you and Austin's next trip?!
GatewayImage 10 months ago
@GatewayImage We had a great trip at the end of March. Austin is busy pursuing a career as a nature videographer and is doing the editing from that footage. Hopefully he"ll have something for us soon. We got some great underwater gator footage with the GoPro!
flecktonesrock 10 months ago
fun; thanks for posting. creative perspective from the gopro
InPetrospektive 10 months ago
So relaxing, last youtube video before going to bed, thanks !
Sveninou 10 months ago
Awesome! This is one of my favorite songs to hear Bela play!
rehoguma2 10 months ago