This video demonstrates the process of fitting a bone nut for an 18th-century gourd banjo, a historical musical instrument. The creator, Clifton Hicks, is shown working on the instrument. The description also includes numerous links for viewers to support his work through Patreon, online courses, merchandise, music streaming platforms, and PayPal donations.
This video showcases the creation and performance of an 18th-century style gourd banjo built by Clifton Hicks. The luthier details his process, highlighting the use of natural materials like gourds and wooden pegs, with no metal components. He demonstrates the instrument by playing several traditional tunes and briefly discusses the historical context of early banjos, referencing John Rose's "The Old Plantation" painting as inspiration. The description also provides numerous links for viewers to support his work through Patreon, access tablature, join online courses, and purchase merchandise.
This video showcases a rare, hand-carved American Chestnut mountain banjo, likely made between 1970-1990 in the style of Stanley Hicks. The video features performances of "Beaver Dam Road" and "Long Steel Rail," with detailed lyrical analysis of "Stagolee." The instrument is identified as an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo. The description includes extensive promotional links for banjo heritage courses, merchandise, music streaming, and donation platforms, all under the "Banjo Heritage" brand associated with Clifton Hicks. The content is deeply rooted in traditional Appalachian music and banjo craftsmanship.
This video delves into the intricate process of carving a V-profile banjo neck, offering a detailed woodworking tutorial. While the title focuses on banjo neck construction, the description expands significantly to cover a wide spectrum of old-time banjo music, including various playing styles (overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, frailing, stroke), historical influences (southern Appalachian mountain hoedown, early minstrel shows), and a deep dive into related musicology, folklore, and cultural traditions. It mentions numerous influential banjo players and connects the music to Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. The video aims to educate viewers on the history and techniques of traditional banjo music and its cultural roots.
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