This YouTube video features Matthew Govig performing the song "Barbara Allen" on a fretless gourd banjo. The description indicates that Govig likely learned this particular arrangement of the song from Noah Payne during a visit to Kentucky. The instrument itself is a traditional gourd banjo, handcrafted by Clifton Hicks. The video also promotes "Banjo Heritage," encouraging viewers to support it through Patreon, online courses, and merchandise.
This YouTube video provides a traditional banjo lesson focused on the song "Barbara Allen." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, uses the G D G A D tuning, often referred to as old-time overhand or clawhammer style. The description notes the historical significance of the song, with its earliest known reference dating back to 1665 in Samuel Pepys' diary. The video offers a TAB for the song via Patreon and promotes other platforms like Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes for the artist's music, as well as Venmo and PayPal for direct support.
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