This YouTube video is a clawhammer banjo lesson for the tune "Sally Goodin" (also known as "Rooster Crow"). The instructor, Clifton Hicks, learned the song from various sources including @CousinErn, Hiram Stamper, and Uncle Dave Macon. He details his instrument, a Terry Bell minstrel banjo reproduction, and its tuning, which Eddie Haggard referred to as "No Finger C." The video also mentions the use of Aquila's NEW Nylgut strings by Joel Hooks and provides numerous links for further engagement, including online courses, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp music, merch, streaming platforms (Spotify, iTunes), and donation options (PayPal, Venmo, YouTube membership). The video utilizes hashtags like #cliftonhicks, #banjo, and #bluegrass.
This video provides a detailed look at a Lyon & Healy "Improved George Washburn" banjo from 1913-1917. It discusses the banjo's "improved tone ring," suggesting it might have been a response to Fairbanks' designs. The video also delves into the potential manufacturing origin with Rettberg & Lange and highlights specific setup details like the Waverly Fiberskyn 2 head, La Bella No. 17 nylon strings, and a historical reproduction Bolsover Gibbs banjo bridge. The content creator, Clifton Hicks, is a banjo musician and educator, with various links to his music and support platforms provided.
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