pcfive Says:
Monday, May 17, 2010 @7:52:38 AM

That is beautiful. It sounds old-timey. Is there a name for that style?

DerekWest Says:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @7:07:06 AM

I reckon it counts as 3-finger Scruggs... I try to pick out the melody separate from the rolls and always gotta throw in some pinches! Glad you enjoyed it.

pcfive Says:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @10:51:21 AM

There is something different about it. And I think it would be very good for accompanying singing.

DerekWest Says:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @4:48:26 PM

I mostly play at and for church. I'll play during the congregational singing and for "specials". I usually play with a couple of guitar players, but every now and then a blessed mandolin drops on the scene.

pcfive Says:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @6:54:25 PM

Well you're very good. Keep playing!

pcfive Says:
Monday, May 24, 2010 @9:32:52 AM

I tried to copy what you're doing. It seems like it's in B flat, but maybe not capoed? I was able to play the first part by playing a B flat chord, and with no capo and no 5th string capo. I am not at all sure that's what you're doing, so I thought I would ask before trying to continue.

Thank you! This is so beautiful, and it sounds different than typical bg banjo.

DerekWest Says:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @5:55:20 AM

Totally capoed on the 3rd fret, and 5th string on the 8th. I'll try to make out a TAB with tuxguitar.

pcfive Says:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @6:59:18 AM

Ok, I am starting to understand. When I played in B flat with no capo I was getting a similar effect, since you capo the 5th at 8. A tab would be wonderful, although I feel guilty if you're doing all that work just for me. But I'm sure others would want it also.

And I hope you don't mind, but I am trying to figure out how to copy the style in general. To me, it sounds like a cross between Scruggs style and clawhammer. Maybe it has a clawhammer-like rhythm? Or it's the way you use the 5th string?

I think maybe you invented a new style!

kcjc69 Says:
Saturday, May 29, 2010 @7:41:25 AM

Fantastic job if I say so myself.

From Greylock to Bean Blossom Says:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @5:06:04 AM

Great song: one of my favorites. Pretty playing with nice relaxed rhythm in the right hand.
Ken

banjocat Says:
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @9:24:58 PM

Nicely done. Enjoyed it much. I have played it in church with my arrangement, like yours a whole lot better. Great song, great picking.

Spencer Benge