This video features a clawhammer banjo lesson titled 'Coon Hunt Walkaround,' with a historical context pre-dating 1865. The lesson includes details on tuning (eAEG♯B actual / gCGBD relative) and mentions the tune's first appearance in Frank Converse's banjo tutors from the 1860s. The instructor learned it at a Civil War reenactment in Florida around 1999 and developed his version by ear, noting its similarity to Converse's original notation. Links for tab, additional platforms (SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes), merchandise, and payment options (PayPal, Venmo) are provided.
This YouTube video features a banjo instrumental titled 'Coon Hunt Walkaround', presented by Clifton Hicks. The description delves into the historical origins of the tune, referencing its appearance in "BANJO WITHOUT A MASTER" by Frank Converse (1865). The creator details his instrument, an 1880s Buckbee banjo with a specific tone ring (Hoseus or Farmer) and a slightly altered tuning. The description also provides numerous links for audience engagement, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Merch, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube channel memberships. The presence of the term 'Coon Hunt' is noted, which has historical associations with hunting practices.
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