This video showcases an 1840s minstrel banjo, played by Clifton Hicks. The piece performed is "Old Blue," learned from a field recording of Dink Roberts. The description highlights the historical significance of the instrument and the artist's commitment to preserving banjo heritage through various support platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and merchandise.
This YouTube video showcases an original arrangement of the song "Cacklin' Hen" performed on a 4-string early gourd banjo. The banjo itself is handmade by Clifton Hicks, who also built it. The video mentions the specific tuning of the instrument (gGCE, relative) and contrasts it with the common 5-string banjo tuning (gCGCE). Supporting links are provided for the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating a focus on promoting the musician's work and heritage.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Old Blue," a tune associated with Dink Roberts, on a fretless banjo. The description provides links to Hicks' Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and Venmo, suggesting this is a performance or promotional video for his music. The music is characterized by its old-time, folk, and Appalachian roots, with a focus on traditional banjo playing techniques. The inclusion of hashtags like #banjoheritage, #oldtimebanjo, and #clawhammerbanjo highlights the traditional and heritage aspects of the music.
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