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Indian Tribes of Tennessee (Pioneer's Letter) Clawhammer Banjo Lesson

Indian Tribes of Tennessee (Pioneer's Letter) Clawhammer Banjo Lesson

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Published on May 9, 2022
Duration: 8:03

This YouTube video offers a clawhammer banjo lesson on the traditional folk song "Indian Tribes of Tennessee," also known as "The Cumberland" or "Pioneer's Letter." The lesson is taught by Clifton Hicks, utilizing a 1940s Gretsch Bacon "Belmont" banjo. The description delves into the song's historical context, mentioning its likely composition before 1830 due to references to indigenous society in eastern Tennessee. It also includes lyrical excerpts and historical context from various publications, discussing the song's themes of settler hardship, the Cumberland Plateau's environment, and mentions of indigenous peoples and burial sites. The description also provides links to the instructor's Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and other social media and payment platforms.

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