Banjo Lesson - The Ballad of Jed Clampett

[LeeeMcLeod]

thank you for playing it slow. This actually helps me with my arranging assignment!

[RagMama123]

Great! Let me know how it goes.

Rick

[LeeeMcLeod]

@RagMama123

It turned out pretty awesome actually.. My teacher and class thought it sounded amazing. I did a bluegrass arrangement of the Jazz song Summertime

[RagMama123]

Wow! That's great!

Rick

[joselo1944]

Hi Rick

Every day I'm more excited about my banjo, and his video class.

I play with you the Ballad of Jed Clampett.

Very effective inclusion of the chords in the video.

I am a long time with you every day.

When you start the class greeted him as if we were sharing a cup of coffee on the coast of Rio de la Plata.

His classes are very good, I sincerely appreciate and thank you very much what you do.

Best regards from Buenos Aires, Jose Luis.

God bless you, friend.

[RagMama123]

Jose,

Thanks so much for your comments! Maybe one day we will share a cup of coffee (or a beer) on the coast of Rio de la Plata.

Rick

[tuckasamms]

Hi Rick - many thanks for sharing this video with us. It's a great help for the beginners like myself. Great stuff Rick and once again thanks for posting. Cheers Tom

[RagMama123]

Hi Tom,

Thanks so much for the comment. I am really pleased that you found it useful.

Rick

[Myra1959]

I was playing the Ballad of Jed Clampett along with you in this video. I am so happy that I was in timing with you. :) I played the song exactlyfrom the Earl Scruggs banjo book. Although the arrangements were slight different, I kept in timing with you especially with the melody. Thanks for sharing.

[RagMama123]

Hi Myra,

Excellent! I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.

Rick

[Myra1959]

@RagMama123 You're welcome. Myra

[Q2SEEDSMAN]

can any one tell me where to find a tab for this?

[RagMama123]

For tabs of the version that I play here see my website on the "Banjo Tabs" page.

Rick

[Q2SEEDSMAN]

@RagMama123 thanks I'll be shure to check it out.Great vid by the way!

[papaw1961]

this is just awesome

[RagMama123]

Thanks for the comment.

Rick

[cecil749]

Your video is very helpful, but I have no musical knowledge don't get me wrong I can play a few songs, but as far as musical terms I have no idea what you are saying. If it is no trouble could you do a video of this song detaling the order in which you play the chords if it doesn't have any chords just string and fret if it is no problem. Thank you.

[RagMama123]

Hi Cecil,

On my website on the Banjo Tabs page I have the tabs for this song. You will see the chord progression there plus they show the song note for note. I have just completed a lesson on How to Read Tabs if you are unfamiliar with reading them.

Rick

[JohnPennello]

Thank you Rick! That was excellent. You explained everything well. Very helpful. You are an excellent teacher!!

[RagMama123]

Hi John,

Thanks for the comment. I'm working on some more.

Rick

[valleypicker1]

Great job Rick,

Picked up the Banjo again after a few years, these vids definately help to smooth out the rough spots. Very easy to follow.

Do you know of any tabs for "Bringing Mary Home" ? I know its a pretty subjective thing to play, almost all backup. Thanks again.

[RagMama123]

Thanks. I'm glad the lessons are helping. I don't know that song, but I'll look for it and maybe work up an arrangement.

Rick

[RagMama123]

Hey hollow,

What are you saying? Have you recorded a version I can listen to? Let me know how to get to it. I would love to have a listen.

Rick

[sharecroppermike]

Great lesson but I would prefer a better angle or just banjo....can you zoom? Maybe an angle from neck down from head. But it's good! Thanks!

[RagMama123]

Hi Mike,

Good suggestion. I'm looking for ways to get closeups of both hands like the pros do.

Rick

[cast390]

Anyone know who played the banjo on the original session?

[RagMama123]

For the Beverly Hillbillies it was Flatt & Scruggs (Scruggs on banjo) and Jerry Scoggins who sang.

Rick

[robertricketts]

Rick, I've really enjoyed your lessons on Youtube. I just started taking lessons here in town a month ago and listening to you play while I'm practicing has made a world of difference. Thank you! Bobby

[RagMama123]

Thanks so much for the kind words. If you have any questions just shoot me an email.

Rick

[denman1953]

Thanks Rick! Just got my first banjo 2 wks. ago after playing guitar for 42 yrs. Your lessons are fantastic! Great lessons!

Keep on pickin',

Denny

[RagMama123]

Hi Denny,

Congratulations on the new banjo! I'm glad you like the lessons. More to come.

Rick

[angelmania123]

Thanks for the lesson.

[RagMama123]

You're welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Rick

[opalweiss]

Sweeet website, thanx for the Tabs, I am a Fan

[RagMama123]

Thanks Opal,

I appreciate the comment.

Rick

[missystu]

I wish you would announce what key you are STARTING in and play the whole song at some point so we can play along instead of splitting hairs on an 1/8 note slide wich comes naturally. In other words: Shut up and play while guiding us through it. Thanx!

[RagMama123]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm always interested in how I can make the lessons more useful. I think you are right - more play along time would be good.

Rick

[missystu]

Thanx Rick,for listening. I look forward tp playing with you.  Your style is so clean and clear while not being daunting.

missystu

[jonaben]

Wow, did you really just use all caps on a word (the internet equivalent to yelling) and tell him to shut up? Wow... real nice. There is a way to give feedback w/out sounding like a jerk -- you should look into that.

[rhoads3120]

This Is The Real Way To Play It !

[RagMama123]

Thanks for the kind words.

Rick

[opalweiss]

Thank-you so much, great lesson, I can do this

[RagMama123]

You can do this! Thanks for the comment. If you have any questions just shoot me an email. Also, you can find tabs on my website.

Rick

[NightingaleHMP]

I keep re-visiting your tutorials, excellent work and I just love this tune (so does everyone else) it might have been from the 1960's but even young people today know the Beverly Hillbilies! Thanks so much for taking the time to pass on your skill to others. Best wishes.

[RagMama123]

Thanks for the comment. I keep saying I am going to put some more lessons up. Looks like I better get with it!

Rick

[NightingaleHMP]

Yep...right there Rick! Banjo tutors like you are like gold so keep up the good work and lets have more. You are very skilled indeed so dont 'keep your light under a bushell' ...let it shine on YouTube! Thanks again..best wishes!

[NightingaleHMP]

This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for this its an inspring and very helpful lesson indeed. Thanks for sharing this please keep em coming!

Very well done indeed.

[RagMama123]

Thanks Steve,

I your support keeps me going!

Rick

[devilsbanjo]

another excellent tutorial rick, thanks very much, are there any more in the pipeline??

[RagMama123]

Yes, I have a bunch more in the works, but I am so slow getting around to it. Stay tuned. :)

Rick

[tolindorden]

Lookin very much forward to it :)

Thank you for improving my banjoskills quite a lot :D

[RagMama123]

I'm glad you are enjoying the lessons! Thanks for the comment.

Rick