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Just Bill |

Posted by Just Bill
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Size: 1,429kb, uploaded 7/5/2007 5:50:55 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
I posted this in response to someone looking for an easy, Scruggs-style version of the tune. (It was tab they were looking for, but I don't have any tab for this tune, so I posted an audio.) Some folks don't like to capo up to 7, but in this case, I don't think it sounds too high. It's just a simple, straight rendition of the tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.
11 comments on “Whiskey Before Breakfast - Bill Breen”
Don Borchelt Says:
Friday, July 6, 2007 @6:48:57 PM
Real nice job, Bill. You're talking piccolo banjo, way up there on seven, but it sounds fine to me. It has a relaxed "old-timey" feel to it, to my ear, even though you are in three finger style. In an old time jam, I think that this would work better with a fiddler than straight melodic style, because it complements rather than mimics.
banjo_robb Says:
Friday, July 6, 2007 @10:20:43 PM
Very lovely version, Bill!!
Just Bill Says:
Friday, July 6, 2007 @11:33:18 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Robbin and Don. I appreciate you all taking the time to share your comments.
"Piccolo banjo..." that's funny! :^D
Capoing up that high can sound pretty "plinky" on many tunes, but thought I could get away with it playing along with a fiddle on this number.
Thanks, again.
Bill
Banjowen Says:
Friday, September 21, 2007 @6:01:42 AM
Well played Bill....sounded real good.
georgia50 Says:
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @11:36:35 AM
Hi Bill i am new to all this but found your music and enjoyed it , I would love to play something but all i can play is a radio so i will just listen to good music like yours. Georgia
Just Bill Says:
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @4:28:46 PM
Thanks for the nice note, Georgia! ...and happy new year to you!
Bill
pcfive Says:
Friday, August 14, 2009 @2:06:36 PM
oh i hope i can play it like that some day. but i doubt it. just gorgeous.
Just Bill Says:
Saturday, August 15, 2009 @12:55:56 PM
Thank you, pcfive. I sincerely appreciate your comments. :^)
Bill
xlb6939 Says:
Friday, January 4, 2013 @2:47:35 PM
nice to listen to
Just Bill Says:
Friday, January 4, 2013 @3:02:39 PM
Thanks, Neil ! :^)
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