Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/14/2013:  03:57:52

This is an unedited test recording (a little reverb added) of two pieces from Bach's cello suites, played on a Gold Tone cello banjo. Hope you like them. 

The recordings will accompany a Mel Bay book of the first three cello suites by Bach, arranged for the tenor banjo. The tab can be played on all tenor banjos in either Standard or so-called Irish tuning. However, the CD accompanying the book will be recorded on three different banjos - two tenors and one cello, a suite each. More on that later when the book is published. 

In the meantime:

Sarabande

Bouree

captbanjo - Posted - 08/14/2013:  05:39:54

Sounds awesome!

Are you using a pick or fingers?

Wayne

Edited by - captbanjo on 08/14/2013 05:40:27

Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/14/2013:  05:55:52

Thanks, Wayne. I'm using a pick - Pro Plec. 1.5mm, large triangle with rounded edges.

CGDA - Posted - 08/14/2013:  06:14:58

TERRIFIC! 

trapdoor2 - Posted - 08/14/2013:  06:59:49

What a delight!

I see yet another Mel Bay book/CD on my shelf in the future.

Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/14/2013:  07:03:59

Thanks, gentlemen all. It's certainly great fun to play.

ravedog - Posted - 08/14/2013:  08:53:55

WOW-WOW-WOW
great playing and that cello really shines
perfect piece for it.

Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/14/2013:  09:21:07

Cheers, Chuck. Glad you like it. Yup, this is a really good banjo!

Frailblazer - Posted - 08/14/2013:  12:41:18

Sounds awesome Rob!  I see you are using a pick but I also hear multiple notes in some places.  Can you please describe the technique you're using?

Thanks,

- Ric

Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/14/2013:  12:59:47

Hi Richard. Nothing special - just play every note with the pick. Sometimes there are two, three or four-note chords, which I just play with a normal downstroke with a pick. This evening I have read through the same pieces with fingerstyle, but I think it sounds better with a pick.

Frailblazer - Posted - 08/14/2013:  13:39:27

Thanks Rob.

mikeyes - Posted - 08/19/2013:  14:18:50

Very nice, Rob. The GT Cello Banjo is one of my favorite instruments and Bach sounds great on it (as do you!)

Mike Keyes

Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/19/2013:  14:32:12

Thanks, Mike. I must say I'm loving mine.

jbaker7 - Posted - 08/19/2013:  21:49:48

Rob,

Very well played and beautiful to listen to...Jack Baker

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Originally posted by Rob MacKillop

 

This is an unedited test recording (a little reverb added) of two pieces from Bach's cello suites, played on a Gold Tone cello banjo. Hope you like them. 

The recordings will accompany a Mel Bay book of the first three cello suites by Bach, arranged for the tenor banjo. The tab can be played on all tenor banjos in either Standard or so-called Irish tuning. However, the CD accompanying the book will be recorded on three different banjos - two tenors and one cello, a suite each. More on that later when the book is published. 

In the meantime:

 

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Rob MacKillop - Posted - 08/19/2013:  23:09:51

Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated.

Spoekenkieker - Posted - 09/06/2013:  16:10:30

Wow, thanks, that’s beautiful.