Rock the Cradle Joe - Banjo

[jwylde2]

This is a great example of clawhammer style. I would recommend that anyone who plays non-bluegrass banjo to listen to this.

[tumadrenosedepila]

FUcking Amazing MEn!

[sweetangle26]

ROCK ON BANJO !!!

[crazyguy581]

Beautiful playing and a pleasure to listen to.

By the way, if you play guitar, i guess it would be helpful if you want to learn the banjo. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[wildjimbo]

Thanks! Playing guitar is certainly helpful, but not required.

[tasilbhurn]

@crazyguy581 im learning the banjo to help me play the guitar, i seem to be "better" at the banjo (although im VERY much a beginner) but it has helped me get into the guitar easier,

[jamne1]

nice playing. a pleasure to listen to.

[ThereWasATimeSong]

hay ats a good tune

[itstrickett09]

have you heard of howie mitchel? he wrote a song to this tune

[playmorebluegrass]

play, play, play!!!!♫

[tomjoad2007]

I have done a tablature transcription of this renditions at:

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[wildjimbo]

Thanks Tom!

[mckiepstein]

Holy Crap, I can actually play this if I sit down and try!! Awesome.

And I'm out.

[wolfieboyer]

Awesome playing, how does your version match up with a fiddle?

[actiregulators]

Jim what is the banjo you are using here? And where can I get one!

[About2Rain]

You look so happy and joyful! That's why I love Old Time Music! JOY JOY JOY....Nothing but JOY! Hearts and Stars to you my friend.

[TLTBoy]

yeah something you don't see or hear nowadys...this is long gone, never have music like this again....everyones so pissed off nowadays! haha

[kahalab]

Great Playing!

[wolfieboyer]

good lord!

[munkee73]

we need more of you and your music please

[walkingpictures]

Jim,you are a genius

[starsuelady]

Much talant. Enjoyed it a bunch.

[ChrisEdwards2004]

Thanks very much for this. Never heard this tune before. Beautiful. You inspired me to pick up my beat-up, dusty old banjo again and play a new (old) tune. I have been playing clawhanmmer for about 16 years. I was gradually able to copy your picking by playing the video over and over again. Tuning: double C. Right? And you fret the 5th string at one point when you go up the neck. I would like to do a tablature transcription of your playing with your permission.

[walkingpictures]

thanks Jim....you are amazing

[babington123]

have you got any more videos comming up soon jim

[babington123]

fantastic jim , can you play clawhammer with a g,d,g,b,d,tuneing

[wildjimbo]

Certainly... I just rarely ever do.

[Amamkoncahuanquichu]

awesome song

[iloveyouemily]

What a beautiful sounding banjo--very melodic song. All your videos are enjoyable--thank you for posting.

[stearmer]

speechless...just WOW..

[upthedownstaircase]

as much as one can say for 3 finger style play....there is just something about clawhammer that makes it special...and you a fine job with it......thanks for sharing

upthedown

[jamhills]

Self-taught? Lovely!

[Jorsh123]

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of banjo is that?

[wildjimbo]

It's a Ramsey Woody.

[mafoota]

I've been watching your vids on here and they are just beautiful.

[TheAnthrax]

That is super awesome it takes alot to be able to play that and it sounds really kool and I love banjo sound!

[Raunchola]

Very Awesome!!

When did you started playing the banjo?

Did you teach it for yourself?

[wildjimbo]

I started playing 3-Finger style in 1977... got interested in clawhammer 1981. I'm self taught. :)

Thanks for the comment and compliment!

[Banjer]

Great , are you the jim pankey who wrote on banjonewsletter?

[wildjimbo]

Thanks. Yes, that's me in those BNL's.