In case anybody's curious, this is an Appalachian version of one of the Child Ballads - the Wife of Usher's Well, I believe. There's a version of Hedy West performing this same piece here on Youtube...but under the name of the Child ballad, oddly enough.
Should I stick to learning clawhammer with my middle finger or is it alright to try it with my index?? It's abit louder with my index...but I cant keep my "claw" very stiff unless I use my middle...but I cant get much volume with my middle...'spose that means I need to go downstairs and start a fire for a few more months eh? :)
@brummeister1 It doesn't matter which finger you use. Use the one you're most comfortable with.. As far as volume goes, it'll come with practice.. Yea, start a few fires.. hahahah..
Googled Lady Gay found Max Hunters Folk songs, Lady Gay as sung by Almeda Riddle 1965 check it out if you haven't already.Can't decide if I like this one or the run'd over Supertone version,Oh what the heck there both good !:D
In case anybody's curious, this is an Appalachian version of one of the Child Ballads - the Wife of Usher's Well, I believe. There's a version of Hedy West performing this same piece here on Youtube...but under the name of the Child ballad, oddly enough.
mrgabest 1 year ago
@mrgabest Thanks for the history. I'd heard that before but didn't kow it exactly. I'll look that up. Thanks again.
rpeek 1 year ago
Should I stick to learning clawhammer with my middle finger or is it alright to try it with my index?? It's abit louder with my index...but I cant keep my "claw" very stiff unless I use my middle...but I cant get much volume with my middle...'spose that means I need to go downstairs and start a fire for a few more months eh? :)
brummeister1 1 year ago
@brummeister1 It doesn't matter which finger you use. Use the one you're most comfortable with.. As far as volume goes, it'll come with practice.. Yea, start a few fires.. hahahah..
rpeek 1 year ago
Do u have a cookie tin banjo?
brummeister1 1 year ago
@brummeister1 Not yet! Got a couple cookie tins, and thinking about makin' one, but haven't gotten around to it yet..
rpeek 1 year ago
Excellent!
tarmenmin 2 years ago
Thank you!
rpeek 2 years ago
Superb, Lovely sound and pace.
All the best Drew
drewbanjowebster 2 years ago
Love the song and love the sound of your Van Eps! Awesome!!
thoeckel 2 years ago
Thank you!
rpeek 2 years ago
Also check out Joan Baez Lady Gay
bigd522524 2 years ago
Googled Lady Gay found Max Hunters Folk songs, Lady Gay as sung by Almeda Riddle 1965 check it out if you haven't already.Can't decide if I like this one or the run'd over Supertone version,Oh what the heck there both good !:D
bigd522524 2 years ago
Thank you, will do..
rpeek 2 years ago
very, very entertaining. keep em coming :)
psychodelicdragon 2 years ago