Really enjoyed the video, sounds really great on the banjo. Correction, it is a "Scottish" tune written by Neil Gow who was born in Perthshire in 1727
@billbeattie56 You are correct. I have no idea why I said it was an Irish tune as I was looking right at the book where it is clearly identified it as a Scottish tune. I suspect I've gotten into the very bad habit of referring to all song with Celtic origins as being "Irish", especially when my brain in in the "off" position.
No problem, it happens quite a lot and being a "staunch" Scot I feel the need to correct the misconception. I'm very impressed at what a versatile instrument the banjo is and your rendition of "Farewell to Whisky" is really good. A friend who teaches "clawhammer" style banjo told me to look for Ken Perlman which led me to you. I've never played an instrument before, however I'm seriously thinking about trying to play the banjo
@neillconnor I'm afraid I haven't tabbed out anything for this particular song. For the "up the neck" variation, I worked out of closed position chord forms and sketched out the melody by ear. Sorry I couldn't be of more help... Mike
Don't suppose you could play the tune on the opposite page, Nancy, could you?. I have a cassette of ken playing it in England in the eighties where he adds a few variations to it but I always thought he played it too fast
Really enjoyed the video, sounds really great on the banjo. Correction, it is a "Scottish" tune written by Neil Gow who was born in Perthshire in 1727
billbeattie56 3 months ago
@billbeattie56 You are correct. I have no idea why I said it was an Irish tune as I was looking right at the book where it is clearly identified it as a Scottish tune. I suspect I've gotten into the very bad habit of referring to all song with Celtic origins as being "Irish", especially when my brain in in the "off" position.
My bad...
BlueSageBand 3 months ago
@BlueSageBand
No problem, it happens quite a lot and being a "staunch" Scot I feel the need to correct the misconception. I'm very impressed at what a versatile instrument the banjo is and your rendition of "Farewell to Whisky" is really good. A friend who teaches "clawhammer" style banjo told me to look for Ken Perlman which led me to you. I've never played an instrument before, however I'm seriously thinking about trying to play the banjo
Thanks again from "bonnie" Scotland
billbeattie56 3 months ago
Smooth touch; excellent for this style of music. Great job =]
plaustrarius 4 months ago
Have you got the tab of the little high bit you do the second time around, it's so simple and subtle but it's got me beat
neillconnor 5 months ago
@neillconnor I'm afraid I haven't tabbed out anything for this particular song. For the "up the neck" variation, I worked out of closed position chord forms and sketched out the melody by ear. Sorry I couldn't be of more help... Mike
BlueSageBand 5 months ago
Don't suppose you could play the tune on the opposite page, Nancy, could you?. I have a cassette of ken playing it in England in the eighties where he adds a few variations to it but I always thought he played it too fast
neillconnor 5 months ago
Superb!
neillconnor 5 months ago
excellent ! love your music and inspiration to us all.my heart felt thanks goes out you.
postcardsfromheaven 5 months ago
Just beautiful - a wonderful inspiration. I hope one day I can play like this in a contemplative moment. Thanks so much, and checking Ken's site now.
HamacekS 5 months ago
I agree with you, but you have also done a great deal for us aspiring players. Thanks to both of you!
jtyner6 6 months ago