Your videos and tabs are really helpful, thank you. I'm learning to play this with your DGdg tab, and when listening to it I hear an F# near the end of each phrase, but in the tab (near end of each row), there's no F#. Am I reading the tab wrong, or is it just not written exactly as you play it?
@ginaowsen Gina, yes, I play it differently from the tab. I see that I play the quarter notes D and F#, incorporated into TITM roll (Thumb on open 4th string, Index on open 2nd string, Thumb on 4th string 4th fret, Middle on open 1st string) or maybe sometimes to TMTI roll (Index on 2nd string and Middle on 1st string are swapped). In most cases it is really not important whether you play TITM or TMTI - the exception is when the next measure starts with M - then TITM is not possible).
What I ment was: when you want to use Irish tuning, you need thicker stings.
There are several irish tuning string sets on the market.
This was my answer to the question of hendrix184 .
Both Irish and dixieland tuning can be altered to open tuning in the way Mirek does. (by lowering the higest string by one tone and raising the lowest string by one tone.
I am 52 yrs old and I've had the same tenor banjo since eleven, and to tell you the truth about it I've never really been that intrested in it . But since I've come across your chanel and learned to tune it different, Ive fell in love with it. I usually play by ear and dont know to much about tabs. I guess I could say I've kinda integrated my own style with what I've learned from listining and watching your videos. I've learned some licks that I've only heard the old timers use. "Thanks"
The tab of basic version is at the link shown in the description below the video. There is both 5-string and 4-string tab for comparison. (Note that I play the measure at the end of the lines bit differently with the 4th fret on D string on the beat). The following versions are improvised on the fly, I do not have tabs for them. Just use another thumb-lead rolls, which result in another syncopation of the melody played by thumb (link to rolls is again in the description).
No, there is really no need to change the strings from the original CGda set. The thinnest string, tuned originally to "a", enjoys the lower tension when tuned down to "g". And the thickest string (originally "C") will survive when tuned up to "D" in case of high bass tuning DGdg. In case of low bass tuning CGdg there is no retuning the thickest string. By the way, I am using the light gauge GHS set 220: 0105 012 020w 028w.
I need help!! Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a tenor and an irish tenor! I want to be able to play mostly irish folk but i want to also be able the play some fingerstyle bluegrass. Which is best for both
Here is your answer. Standard (dixieland) tenorbanjo-tuning from low to high is:
CG D A (Mandola tuning/kwint intervals)
Just tune the banjo to G D A E (one octave below the mandoline also kwint intervals).
For this tuning you need thicker strings!!!: so throw away the thinnest (010) string and use the remaining strings as 1st 2nd and 3rd string. Use a 042 (or slightly thicker: 046)string as the lowest string tuned to G.
Your videos and tabs are really helpful, thank you. I'm learning to play this with your DGdg tab, and when listening to it I hear an F# near the end of each phrase, but in the tab (near end of each row), there's no F#. Am I reading the tab wrong, or is it just not written exactly as you play it?
ginaowsen 1 month ago
@ginaowsen Gina, yes, I play it differently from the tab. I see that I play the quarter notes D and F#, incorporated into TITM roll (Thumb on open 4th string, Index on open 2nd string, Thumb on 4th string 4th fret, Middle on open 1st string) or maybe sometimes to TMTI roll (Index on 2nd string and Middle on 1st string are swapped). In most cases it is really not important whether you play TITM or TMTI - the exception is when the next measure starts with M - then TITM is not possible).
mirekpatek 1 month ago
What I ment was: when you want to use Irish tuning, you need thicker stings.
There are several irish tuning string sets on the market.
This was my answer to the question of hendrix184 .
Both Irish and dixieland tuning can be altered to open tuning in the way Mirek does. (by lowering the higest string by one tone and raising the lowest string by one tone.
WillieWunderbar 2 months ago
I am 52 yrs old and I've had the same tenor banjo since eleven, and to tell you the truth about it I've never really been that intrested in it . But since I've come across your chanel and learned to tune it different, Ive fell in love with it. I usually play by ear and dont know to much about tabs. I guess I could say I've kinda integrated my own style with what I've learned from listining and watching your videos. I've learned some licks that I've only heard the old timers use. "Thanks"
ehanlin 1 year ago
@ehanlin That's great! Elwood, could you please post some video(s) of your playing on retuned tenor banjo?
mirekpatek 1 year ago
do you have tabs for this?
AwesomeProductionInc 1 year ago
@AwesomeProductionInc
The tab of basic version is at the link shown in the description below the video. There is both 5-string and 4-string tab for comparison. (Note that I play the measure at the end of the lines bit differently with the 4th fret on D string on the beat). The following versions are improvised on the fly, I do not have tabs for them. Just use another thumb-lead rolls, which result in another syncopation of the melody played by thumb (link to rolls is again in the description).
mirekpatek 1 year ago
I WANNA BE ABLE TO PLAY BANJO LIKE THIS
conordwyer07 1 year ago
@conordwyer07
Great - let me know how can I help you.
mirekpatek 1 year ago
Muzu se zeptat jestli je za potreby menit strunu za tensi kdyz preluduji na g protoze mam pocit ze mi to praskne. Dekuji :)
limehardcore 1 year ago
@limehardcore
No, there is really no need to change the strings from the original CGda set. The thinnest string, tuned originally to "a", enjoys the lower tension when tuned down to "g". And the thickest string (originally "C") will survive when tuned up to "D" in case of high bass tuning DGdg. In case of low bass tuning CGdg there is no retuning the thickest string. By the way, I am using the light gauge GHS set 220: 0105 012 020w 028w.
mirekpatek 1 year ago
I need help!! Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a tenor and an irish tenor! I want to be able to play mostly irish folk but i want to also be able the play some fingerstyle bluegrass. Which is best for both
hendrix184 1 year ago
@hendrix184
Here is your answer. Standard (dixieland) tenorbanjo-tuning from low to high is:
CG D A (Mandola tuning/kwint intervals)
Just tune the banjo to G D A E (one octave below the mandoline also kwint intervals).
For this tuning you need thicker strings!!!: so throw away the thinnest (010) string and use the remaining strings as 1st 2nd and 3rd string. Use a 042 (or slightly thicker: 046)string as the lowest string tuned to G.
WillieWunderbar 1 year ago
that is disgustingly GREAT!! Steve
sjeter61 1 year ago
Really nice technique. Thank you.
olmmbill 1 year ago
Your kidding me !. Thats fantastic. Thats skill mate. From Australia.
ukuleleph 2 years ago
dude that was badass. the frailing is great, it adds some nice percussion and rhythm along with the pickin'.
chrisaclark 2 years ago
Very nice pickin. Sounds just as good as a 5 string.
berean315 2 years ago