This YouTube video offers a clawhammer banjo lesson for the tune "Coke Oven March" in the Spanish Fandango style. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, details the origins of the song, which he learned from a 1960s recording by Mike Seeger featuring Dock Boggs. Boggs himself acquired the tune from a music box purchased during his time working at an industrial iron smelting furnace. The description also includes numerous links for supporting the artist through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and for purchasing merchandise, along with links to his music on Spotify and iTunes.
This video features Clifton Hicks demonstrating various old-time banjo playing techniques, including clawhammer, overhand, two-finger, and thumb-lead styles. The content delves into the history and anthropology of this musical tradition, referencing figures like Roscoe Holcomb and exploring roots in southern Appalachian mountain music, early minstrel shows, and Afro-Caribbean influences. It also touches upon related musical traditions like Cajun, zydeco, and indigenous North American music. The video offers a close-up view of the banjo and its playing styles, with links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support.
This video delves into the world of traditional banjo playing, focusing on improvisation and adding variety to musical pieces. It explores various playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, frailing, and stroke. The content touches upon the historical and cultural roots of this music, referencing Southern Appalachian mountain music, early minstrel show techniques, and influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African traditions. It also mentions connections to blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, and specific regional music styles like Cajun and Zydeco. The video highlights numerous influential banjo players and artists from various eras and backgrounds, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview for those interested in learning or appreciating traditional banjo music and its rich heritage.
This YouTube video focuses on banjo music and history, featuring Josh Hayes and potentially Clifton Hicks. The description details various banjo playing styles (overhand, clawhammer, two finger, thumb lead, frailing, stroke), techniques from traditional southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel shows, and historical/anthropological aspects of the music. It also touches upon related musical traditions like Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. A long list of notable banjo players and musicians are mentioned, suggesting a deep dive into the genre and its heritage. There are no firearms mentioned in the title or description.
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