Sean Moyses plays "Some of these days" on his plectrum banjo

[fretkillrlives]

Top notch picking! Anybody post Fred Van Eps' recording of "Nola" on YT yet? Buddy Wachter is the U.S. master of this style.

[VlaDtheSnAkE]

That's why the word "beauty" has been created

[Phr33per]

Awsome, loved it

[seanmoyses]

The banjo is a Pietsch MasterVox # 6, tuned plectrum G, i.e:- D, G, B, D, bass to treble.

[MrRandomman123]

beast

[jackthayer]

no usually i wouldn't like banjo music but this...this is simply brilliant

[vionau]

Hey, Sean, I've been enjoying the heck out of this clip for months now, and I've been wondering: is there an easy-to-explain reason that you tune DGBD instead of CGBD? Better scale access? More convenient for bass-strum playing?

[justaman6972]

Hey Sean that was amazing, I need my fur coat and some college buddies now. Have you ever heard of the Orlando brand banjo? I play blue grass on one and can't find out squart about this maker of fine banjos. This thing is an art piece. Anyway super happy tune man loved it!!

[seanmoyses]

@DigDugMaster . Yep, practice lots and lots and listen to banjo every waking hour....or give me a mail and I'll give you lessons via Skype!

Greetings,

Sean.

[Grazza147]

I have watched this about 50 times now, and it gets better each time!! Absolutely superb!! You guys ever touring in the UK?

[tsoli1969]

Your Great ! I live in Phila, Pa. and the Mummers String band that marches down Broad St. Every year play that tune on Plectrums, 19 and 17 fret tenors ! You remind me alot of New Years day and the String Bands ! Im thinking of getting a banjo. I don't know whether I want a Plectrum or a Bluegrass ? I currently play bass and guitar. Could you give me some advice ?? Your Friend Tom.

[tsoli1969]

Your Great ! I live in Phila, Pa. and the Mummers String band that marches down Broad St. Every year play that tune on Plectrums, 19 and 17 fret tenors ! You remind me alot of New Years day and the String Bands ! Im thinking of getting a banjo. I don't know whether I want a Plectrum or a Bluegrass ? I currently play bass and guitar. Could you give me some advice ?? Your Friend Tom.

[seanmoyses]

@tsoli1969 . Sure Tom, mail me and I'll give you advice on banjos and offer lessons online.Greetings,

Sean.

[grapesofbaath]

I love jass-style plectrum banjo. Reminds me of watching my grandfather play in his Dixieland jazz group in New Orleans when I was a kid. Great performance.

[uke1964]

well what can isay .brillant

[poeta067]

wow, this is how to play the plectrum tenor banjo. AWESOME PERFORMANCE

[salemcoonsniper]

Ben Johnson IV could kill this guy..

[teakbridge101]

Simply wonderful tallent and execution of the song!!

[tenorbanjoguy]

Wonderful Sean! I hope to catch you live someday but in the meantime I will have to download your CDs! Thanks for sharing you talent so openly!!

[desmund1234]

this makes me feel happy

[nichmars]

smoking hot.

[klikonojazz]

The drummer is Norman Emberson

[thinkswingspokane]

This makes me happy - beautiful job.

[97951]

A bit of Eddie Peabody and a whole lot of Sean Moyses. Absolutely wonderful!  A great banjo show piece and I loved the little "harmonics interlude". Banjo On my friend!

[WakaFlicka]

U totally own

[williestratton]

Best music in the world.

[Desdemona202]

Nice

[swidginn]

That was amazing! How is your banjo tuned?

[seanmoyses]

Tuned as the late great Ken Harvey, plectrum G (bass to treble - D,G,B,D) .

[seanmoyses]

@swidginn

D,G,B, D...like the late great Ken Harvey did...plectrum G tuning.

[k2anc]

I've played tenor for years but now I'm looking for a plectrum. Sean, you've inspired this old man to try something new. God bless andthank you!

[DrWangMagicalSecret]

Please post more videos because you are awesome. Do you play tenor too or just plectrum?

[seanmoyses]

I play plectrum - but can play a bit of tenor since i learned mandolin which is also tuned in fifths.

[seanmoyses]

@DrWangMagicalSecret

Bit of tenor since I am also a mandolinist. I have a video on youtube of me attempting to play Tiger Rag but I'd not admit to playing tenor really!

[desmund1234]

I had no idea about this type of music until now and it beets any thing I have ever herd....amazing....I love it

[adamglock]

boy does this video make me feel like shit!

this guy has virtuoso ststus.

[HillbillyJ]

If I were there I would have given a standing ovation! Amazing!

[grapesofbaath]

Amazing work. Brings tears to my eyes, reminds me of growing up in New Orleans with my grandfather.

[nichmars]

The guy is INSANELY good.

[isthisnametook]

Looks easy doesn't it?

shows just how good this guy is.

5 stars

[Gnomusy]

It is true, that tie is awful, and perhaps this is why he plays so amazingly, to keep you focused on the music! I do play 5-st Bluegrass banjo, but listening to Sean I discovered a whole new universe. Bravo!

[seanmoyses]

@Gnomusy

Since gaining my lady the tie has been trashed. Rest in peace old (awful) tie.

[thevivos]

We like your playing very much.

BTW thanks for posting the hoosier´s video

[nostberg]

I have tried a number of times to give this a five star rating but the fifth star is not posted by Youtube. Having played banjo plectrum know this is not child's play. Here goes another try. Neil Ostberg

[elpilotoazul]

The only reason I can see for giving this less than five stars is that his tie doesn't go well with the suit. The banjo playing is worth six stars.

[jmorra]

the happiest music ever made -- pure American optimism, baseball, ragtime, dixie land .. we could use this NOW!

[nig966]

5 stars for real talent Thanks

[nichmars]

-He turned that banjo out! 5 1/2 STARS!

[kejoglo]

What ignorant swine have not given this 5 stars? Obviously people who have no ear for the music or who have never picked up an instrument and made some sort of attempt to make a sound with it.

As ever well done Sean. It really is a joy to watch and hopefully I'll do it in real life soon.

[OTISCHIEF]

I know I hate it when people give under five star ratings for no reason on spectacular pieces like this. Excelllent + playing FIVE STARS

[ESSEXBLUESHARP]

I wish you would do some teaching videos Because 4 string banjo there is nothing on the subject apart Irish tuning .

Best Wishes and great playing Nick

[MerlynSchutterle]

This is as good as it gets. Gets 5 from me. Dare is sum dum peoples in the world.

[Keesecito]

I love this stuff.

[twisket]

Sounds really cool.

[vidimah]

"special" it is a wonderfull instrument.

great ****88stars

[nostberg]

I can't stop playing this great music.Does youtube provide therapy to an addiction to great music. Neil Ostberg.

[teejate]

Awesome. Bravo. Thanks.

[Wufnu]

Flawless! And it looks like you have so much fun playing.

[Lostmychops]

Very good indeed sir. I liked that bit of prokovief you threw in the middle there- to be able to do things like that (and at that speed!) is simply awe inspiring...

[pirator67]

hi from france :) awesome banjo player great i love it

[wardsoft]

The BEST version I've ever heard! FULL STOP!!!! Well done Sean, you're a legend!

[Gnomusy]

What an incredible performance, man, absolutely outstanding!

[gatorlost]

Sean thats so good it sends shivers down my spine

what more can I say Superb

[jamesmmoose]

Sean's technique is startling, it's so good. And his musicianship is even better. What an artist!

[markc1107]

Sean, I never get tired of listening to that song. Your the best

[UkuleleBart]

Ooow-weee! That one's reallly nice!

[girlsngear]

By plectrum banjo, do you mean a jazz tuned 4 string banjo? instead of the GDAE tenor tuning.

[seanmoyses]

Plectrum banjo has 22 frets and is tuned CGBD. Tenor banjo has 17 or 19 frets and is tuned in fifths.

[girlsngear]

Thanks. Have you heard Jerry O'Connor? Btw nice harmonics.

[seanmoyses]

@girlsngear

Plectrum banjo tuning, 22 fret banjo with D, (Bass) G, B, D.

[jaxjagsman]

@seanmoyses - do you not play CGBD tuning?

[michelleblades]

@girlsngear

look at this fuckin' elitist.

[ryandaily]

@girlsngear

look at this fuckin' elitist.

[creamofcardstv]

Your video clip is great and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out mine on some 1920's trading cards of musical instruments, including the banjo.

[shiftedx2]

great job, man!

[gurlmoe]

hey what kind of banjo is that i know it is a vega and where could i get one?

[campocat]

Man that brings back memories. I worked at the red garter and Your fathers mustash.

[redjock71]

You look like your enjoying that so much. Brilliant

[anty66]

Superb playing, a great talent. If only I would stop dropping the plectrum!

[TheRantingBrit]

@anty66 Put a tiny amount of blutack on either side of the pick. It may not feel right for you, but it works for me.

[jjd49660]

my dad was an accomplished tenor banjo player but always wished he would had a plectrum instead. He died a few years ago. thanks for giving me a great intro what he longed to have. Someday I hope to get his old blond Paramount fixed up for history's sake. great job playing! thanks again

[mayuss]

it's great to see you smile while playing those difficult notes because it makes the show nicer.

[Pardal4]

lindo!!!

[CuzenicLionel]

awesome!!!!

[plendor]

Great playing, very nice Mr.Moyses

[harrismagoon]

OUtstanding!! Okay, I gotta go practice now.

[bluedeviljazz]

You are a great melodist!! very clear banjo sound.