Falls of Richmond - old time banjo

[tylermbussey]

I learned this from you, you can watch my version on my channel. thanks!! my new favorite banjo tune.

[TheRobot021411]

Splendid

[mrclawhammer2011]

Wonderful. I adore this tune, it's really caught my interest and you play it very well indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[theohiograssmen]

smooth pickin there, i like the drop thumb and the way you seem to keep time with a percussive thumb. amazing all around sound!

[shugemery]

Terrific rendition of one of my favorite songs! A right goodie and stellar tone.

[NooGods]

Timing n' technique are stellar... very tastefully done.

[RumaDolla]

My Godfather played banjo with Pete Seger; your videos an music keep him alive in our home... we miss him but know there is banjo music in heaven.

Thanks for keeping this music alive, cut CDs and teach as many children as you can!

Respectfully,

The Colonel

[thelosian]

1 person has no soul.

[guiner]

wow, simply amazing. I just got into clawhammer, this is inspirational.

[11realize11]

You are, by far, my most favorite sounding banjo player I have been listening to. Great sound.

[thepiper84]

Awesome! I love the style and sound of those old timer banjo!

[chrisherrin1]

Is there a tone ring in there? Sounds amazing. I'm lookin at a Reiter A scale with an electric tine ring. Not sure if I want to go A scale or not. It will be my only nice banjo.

[patchbod]

Do you think you could let me know how your banjo's tuned for this one?

[patchbod]

this has got to be one of the most brilliant videos I've seen on youtube. A pleasure to listen to. Slán

[Frailer46]

Lovely playing! I'd give my right arm to be able to play the banjo like that.

[captgraham2]

I like your version of this and am in the process of learning it. I must have listened to ten or more other versions. Most are very good, but yours had a great clean bounce that I prefer.  The banjo is perfect as well. Good job.

[captgraham2]

I played bluegrass banjo in a band for many years. However, I learned clawhammer somewhere along the way. That's all I play now on old SS Stewarts, HC Dobsons, Wm E Boucher Jr. (original and repo), etc. Your style is so clean and even. You get so much out of an instrument. I plan to learn this song now that you described the tuning. Your guitar and fiddle are also outstanding.

[yogertlvr]

I have always loved Banjo. My grandfather played, and my grandmother played the fiddle. Boy oh boy could they jam. I play (by ear) guitar, piano, and drums. But never got the knack with a banjo. Anyway, great playing....

[oldsoulify]

Beware! The banjo is infectious. I watched a few of your videos and before I knew what was going on I got a banjo and I cant put it down.

[FrostyMorn]

Learning to play clawhammer banjo can change your life - it did mine. There is a rich tradition of wonderful old tunes and a large community of old time musicians with whom to share them. Enjoy the journey!

[MrJodiepeter]

@FrostyMorn

Came across this clip the other day; it's a great rendition. It's pretty hard to get to hear a lot of banjo music in Australia and Old Time Mountain Music is very rare. We had some great old time musicians get out here last summer for the Brunswick Music Festival, went down a treat. Thanks again I'm doing my best to pick out the melody; that pause button sure is getting a work over.

[JayBirdsBanjo]

@FrostyMorn That was me, oldsoulify and I'm still working on the banjo. Thanks again for posting such great videos.

[nikolai23]

@oldsoulify technically done perfect but missing some heart

[RusRPGamer]

That's just great! Thank you!

[cmezak]

I'm still just a beginner at clawhammer, but your videos are quickly becoming not only the source for new songs for me to try but the musical standard to which i'm aspiring. Real clean and easy, soulful but precise. I think I also share your taste for modal and minor tunes. Thanks for the great videos!

[PalmyBruce]

Beautiful. Thanks. My friend Peter says he'll learn it, and I'll back him on guitar.

Bruce Thomson, Wellington, New Zealand.

[stephenveef]

Incredible playing! It sounds like you're playing 2 banjos at once. Thank you.

[WhiskeyBent420]

Yo Frostymorn: Is your name a reference to Dixie? Great pickin by the way.

[nonameidiot1492]

Superb!!

[jorjonzn]

Very nice! Clean playing, right-on intonation & timing.  Have you tried to sharp the C on the 3rd part?

[BEERIOUS]

you should post more videos frostymorn. this is a great version of the song.

[dickmilesmusic]

5stars

[minenu11]

Sir, you are a fine musician. I get great enjoyment playing along with you.

[4pt6billion]

Just lovely.

[fiddlinshim]

A beautiful job. Burl Hammons would be happy with it!

[jakric]

What is the banjo that you are playing? I would like to buy a good clawhammer banjo and really like the sound of yours.

[tunapicker]

Nice pickin' . I second the nice groove comment!Your version and Adam Hurts are my favorites of this tune. Thanks!

[svartdjup]

This makes me want to learn how to play the banjo. Awesome video! I can't help but watch it repeatedly sometimes.

[77Fairbanks77]

*** You did a fine job on this tune ! I have an A-scale Galax made by Bart Reiter coming by spring. I can't wait !

[Lostone99]

this is so amazing, I wish I could play like this

much respect!

[definenothing]

Wow, this is gorgeous.

[cafene1]

is "Falls of Richmond" the same tune as "Fall of Richmond"? Great tune and nice job of playing it.

[mrgabest]

Some people mistakenly call it 'Fall of Richmond', thinking that the song refers to the events of the American Civil War. In point of fact, it refers to the falls of the James River.

[mick2cu]

Inspirational! Thanks!!

[johnkaay]

You really got that groove goin'!

[michellev222]

I echo the comment below. Frosty's work is impeccable, and these banjo tunes are simply intoxicating...I can sit for hours and be simply mezmorized. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us!

[TheJokerr10]

My God, you are one talented man.

Thanks a ton for enlightening me with your music!

[jamesakaduke]

much respect! i grew up bout 5 mins from dwight diller! thanks for posting this

[kleiboff]

Great Banjo'n

[bluesomatic]

I keep comin' back to this tune every time, don't know why, it's magic, my favorite on youtube for sure, thanks frosty!

[elboy86]

man that was smooth, your pretty frikn good!

[northbound74]

Superb...i love that mountain minor sound.Great job

[coldheartedsquirrel]

beautiful

[kaptainredstar88]

Its Excellent! I liked it! Fine Song!

[rmstudio]

You have to be one of the best old timer clawhammer players here on youtube. I really enjoy your choice of songs you play as well. I think Old Roscoe would be proud of you.

[FrostyMorn]

Thank you so much - very generous of you to say such a thing!

[kathmandunuwakot]

nice job young man!!

[DickDallyThe3rd]

tuning? anyone? sawmilll?

[FrostyMorn]

Yes, sawmill... mountain minor... gDGCD or aEADE. Something like that.

[fredcoonbanjo]

Really Nice! I knew Dwight "D-White" years ago when he was learning to play. He played with John and Dave Morris a lot after I left the state of West Virginia. Then, he went on to do his own thing. My God, those were the days!

Fred Coon

[Banjer]

Beautifull

[QRS666]

Fantastic tune! And such fine rythm and approach with the banjo. I love it! Is it sawmill tuning? (gDGCD)? I really must (try to)learn your version of this tune!

[empiremonkey]

Beautiful.

[matwynne]

Really nice. I'm going to try and learn this.

[locustvalleystring]

Love it!....learned it... play it now. Thanks. You do a nice job. Larry

[AussieSteveBoyle]

hot dang that was good! You have such an easy way with that gut bucket!

[sparkyfiddle]

Great version - love the way you swing the rhythm slightly.

[Wishuey]

Beautifully done!

[munkee73]

top notch, love your banjo playing

[banjoden]

Nice work....always a pleasure to watch and listen to....