This YouTube video is a clawhammer banjo lesson for the song "Raleigh and Spencer." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, shares his learned version of the tune, which he attributes to musicians from Watauga County, North Carolina, and a fiddle recording by Tommy Jarrell. He also provides historical context for the song's lyrics, debunking common Civil War associations. The video details the specific banjo used, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb," and its tuning. Links for the instructor's online course, Patreon, Bandcamp, and other platforms are included.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing the traditional song "Raleigh and Spencer." Hicks explains the song's origins in Watauga County, North Carolina, drawing inspiration from musicians like Josh Hayes and Matt Kinman, and a fiddle recording by Tommy Jarrell. He clarifies historical misconceptions about the song's title referencing the Civil War. Hicks details his instrument, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, and its tuning. The video also includes lyrics and promotional links for Hicks' online courses, merchandise, and music platforms.
This video features a traditional banjo lesson on the song "Beaver Dam Road" by Frank Proffitt, taught by Clifton Hicks. The lesson includes specific tuning information (f# D F# A D) and notes that the song was learned from Josh Hayes of Watauga County, North Carolina. Tablature and links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes are provided for viewers who wish to support the musician or access further learning materials.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing the traditional tune "Shortnin' Bread" on a handmade fretless banjo. He learned the song from a Library of Congress recording of Lewis "Big Sweet" Hairston. The banjo is described as having a black walnut neck and an antique steam-bent oak pot. The video also provides links to Hicks' Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting his music.
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