This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "I've Always Been a Rambler" on a clawhammer banjo. He details the banjo's historical significance, mentioning its circa 1919 Vega Fairbanks "Regent" model, calfskin head, and La Bella No. 17 nylon strings. Hicks explains the song's lineage, tracing it back to a 1920s recording by Grayson & Whitter, and notes its subsequent recordings by artists like Ralph Stanley and Ola Belle Reed. The description includes the lyrics to the song, which tell a story of a rambler's life, love, and heartbreak.
This YouTube video provides a traditional banjo lesson for the song "Boat's Up the River," learned from Ola Belle Reed. The creator, Clifton Hicks, demonstrates the tune on his 1888 Luscomb banjo, discussing tuning variations (gCGCD and f# D F# A D) and their interchangeability. He also offers multiple ways for viewers to support his work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and direct donations. The description is rich with keywords related to banjo playing styles, historical context, and a wide array of musical traditions and artists, suggesting a deep dive into folk and heritage music.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Boat's Up the River," a song learned from Ola Belle Reed. He performs on an 1888 Luscomb Banjo tuned two frets below standard gCGCD, using nylon strings and a solid maple bridge by Joel Hooks. The description includes lyrics to the song and links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms.
This YouTube video features a close-up performance of the traditional banjo tune "Undone in Sorrow." The description highlights that the song was composed by Ola Belle Reed and learned from recordings by both Ola Belle Reed and Riley Baugus. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also provides links to his Patreon, merchandise store, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal, indicating a focus on promoting his music and supporting his banjo heritage work.
This YouTube video focuses on banjo playing, specifically discussing the songs "Old Chattanooga" and "Ola Belle Reed," along with the technique of down-tuning. It's presented as a "Banjo Q&A" session by Clifton Hicks, who provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support. The content is entirely centered around banjo music and performance, with no mention or relevance to firearms.
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