Going Back To Dixie

A sentimental old tune in which the author hopes to prove Thomas Wolfe wrong...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Banjo
• Dixie

[bluerabbit10]

I am a little late seeing this; but want to say you sure do a good job. What tuning are you in? (gDGBD)? and is the key G?....the low sound makes me think you are in double C.....

Thanks,

[Wishuey]

@bluerabbit10 Thanks.

The relationship between the strings is the same as a G tuning but it`s tuned to an open D. ( dADF#A)

The tuning seems to work best with that banjo. (Tuning the d 5th down two frets and playing around "C" chord positions puts it in G, if that makes sense. Clearly, my musical knowledge is limited...)

[Mandolinpossum]

Is that actually strung with cat gut? I've always wondered what gut would sound like. I got a few gut strings in the case with my antique violin when I bought it, it was quite fascinating XD

Also, lovely playing :3 I really should practice with my banjo more. XD Keep up the great work! :3

[Wishuey]

Thanks..Don`t know about the cat; probably sheep, but it is gut.

[texican65]

Great sound on that 5 string! Where in the world can you find gut strings for one these days? Later man....

[Wishuey]

Thanks. I got them from "Dr. Horsehair". Google the website. The strings aren`t cheap but they really growl.

[Mandolinpossum]

Very interesting. They have a way better sound than steel, in my opinion. More of a classic "plunk". I'll have to look into getting a set for my five string one of these days.

Probably less stab wounds from excess string too XD

[dramadrums]

you are pretty good with your instrument ;)

[kelleykell333]

pretty AWESOME!!!

[Dheak]

"Should I suffer a brain fart", haha.  You don't know how frequently I use that term.