Introduction to Tenor Banjo and Tenor Guitar with Dear Old D

[slippingontheslide]

thanks for video, i just boyght my first tenor banjo.

it's just so nice to hear someone so passionate about their instrument and the music.

[louismanouche]

A very articulate man. I really enjoyed this video.

[sirlonghair]

no I want to play cover tunes just got My finger out of a splint I have a tenor banjo but have learned pink floyd wish you wear hear on My 1920 A-1 Gibson whats the tuning on a tenor

[wakeup6661]

Is the tuning on tenor banjo the same as the mandolin?

[klasik1968]

@wakeup6661 @sirlonghair No. Only simile. Tenor banjo is tune like a violet (CGDA) and mandolin like a violin (GDAE).

[Blinkymyt]

Wonderful survey of all these fine instruments, Pat (name correction). Seems to cover everything Eddie Peabody would had some expertise with. Love especially the Vega and Martin instruments background. I've had no formal training with any acoustic instruments or voice, but have engaged in the audacity in uploading my attempts on my channel. Love to have you visit. Have also taken the liberty to try YouTube's new option, the attached video. Many thumbs up on this tutorial. Cordially, John

[NardolTheElf]

I don't understand why he refers to resonators as being "higher level" I personally prefer the sound of an openback.

[bluedanbob]

I think he means that the resonator projects the sound directionally more powerfully than an openback.

He prefers openbacks as well. The little one with the painted head is his favorite of them all.

[DirkTheDaring2]

Also he means that the hardware on that old vega resonator is higher quality, i.e., more expensive, hence he refers to the small open back as being liked by those who don't want to spend as much as they would on the vega.

[HUSEINOBOMA]

IT is louder (If needed) and projects without being amplified.

Elf, you don't play the banjo.

[aquasloth]

"The God-Knows-We-Tried String Band." That's probably the greatest band name ever.

[vithefiddler]

That vega sounds a lot like my dad's Bacon and Day Silver Bell. I love the sound of a well played tenor banjo.

[ebmartell]

When is the next video coming?

I own a 17 fret open back Orpheum Tenor I have tuned to low Irish. Interested in learning more in stardard Tenor tuning.

[MerlynSchutterle]

That sounds like my old 20's Vega. Mine is a 11 5/8 or something like that with a short extended neck. I needa throw my 5-string away and learn this, but good instruction at my level is hard to find, but I don't mean beginner.

[eRealist]

I was just given a 1920ish Slingerland Maybell Tenor Banjo by my Grandfather. plays great, but I am not a banjo player. it is an amazing instrument! thx for the info.

[GravyField]

great video. thanks for the info.

[blackdubh1945]

Thank you. You give a very raw beginner heart.

[pavoloco]

This guy is really cool... I'd like to be able to talk with him! :-P

[xbos2]

This is great! documentary

[guitgrl]

This is great! Thank you!

[ninocontini]

I have a 1929 Martin tenor guitar. It belonged to my grandfather. I am learning to play it now!  I'm glad I'm not alone. Also trying my hand at the mandolin. Now I am going to look for a tenor guitar! Thanks. This was very encouraging!

[canerods]

I found an old Washburn tenor banjo... I was going to sell it -- now, after seeing this excellent presentation, I just might buy some strings for it!! Thank you.

[HAMNDB3]

I love tenor guitar.

[afortyandoldstrings]

Have you played the mandola, which also has a CDGA tuning.