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Brian Anderson
Добавлен 15 май 2023
Brian has been playing the banjo since 1977. He played for Gloryland, a gospel bluegrass band back in 1979. In 2005 he won the National Banjo Championship at Winfield Kansas. He lives in the Sacramento area, and just picks occasionally for fun now.
Little Rock Getaway 11-21-2024
This is my latest version of Little Rock Getaway. I'm trying to get rid of all the bugs and perfect the arrangement. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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El Cumbanchero
Просмотров 235День назад
This is my new arrangement of El Cumbanchero for banjo. I'm playing it on my 2002 Stelling Bellflower that I just go about a month ago, and really enjoying it.
The Mozambique Rag (an original tune by Brian Anderson)
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This is an original tune I wrote in about 2004. My son, Jonathan, and I recorded it on our CD in 2007. I played this tune on my 2002 Stelling Bellflower banjo. I hope you enjoy it.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow, arranged and played by Brian Anderson
Просмотров 547Месяц назад
What a wonderful, sweet, slow, colorful old tune! I have loved coming up with ideas to try to create an interesting arrangement of this tune. And to boot, I am playing it on my new banjo (well new to me). It is a 2002 Stelling Bellflower. Let me know your impression of the tone.
Clinch Mountain Backstep (New Arrangement)
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I love the modal mountain sound of this tune!
Banjo Signal arranged and played by Brian Anderson
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Here's a great old Don Reno classic that all banjo players love.
In The Mood arranged and performed by Brian Anderson
Просмотров 573 месяца назад
Here is one of the great Big Band songs! Glenn Miller recorded this song in 1939, and in 1983 it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 1999, National Public Radio (NPR) included the 1939 Glenn Miller recording in its list of "The 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century." I love the jazzy, swing feel of the song. Makes you feel like kicking up your feed!
Crossing the Cumberlands
Просмотров 883 месяца назад
Here's a great tune written by Bill Monroe. It is played slowly with a haunting melody - quite out of the norm for bluegrass banjo. Hope you enjoy!
Which prewar banjo has better tone?
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You be the judge. Either vote for Banjo #1, or Banjo #2. Let me know in the Comments.
Independence Hornpipe by Brian Anderson
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A good friend of mine told me about this Irish tune. I had never heard it before, but decided to try to work it up on the 5 string banjo. Surprisingly, it worked very well. I played it in the melodic style, adding a few subtle variations on the second time through.
Jerusalem Ridge on June 28, 2024
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Classic Bill Monroe and Kenny Baker. Works really well on banjo too!
Groundspeed by Brian Anderson (May 23, 2004)
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Groundspeed by Brian Anderson (May 23, 2004)
Angelina the Baker by Brian Anderson
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Angelina the Baker by Brian Anderson
Doc Harris' Hornpipe by Brian Anderson
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Doc Harris' Hornpipe by Brian Anderson
Turkish March (Rondo All Turca) by Wolfgang Mozart
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Turkish March (Rondo All Turca) by Wolfgang Mozart
Very melodic. Are you a Bill Keith fan? I got to play his banjo at a shindig in New Jersey in 1999.
The first tune my dad taught me to play on my clarinet by humming it to me. It will forever hold a special place in my heart. You did a fine arrangement. I like those licks you throw in. Unique
That's a wild looking bridge. Nice pickin'.
I have a Stelling Red Fox. She's in the shop being brought back to life. Can't wait to get back into pickin'. Nice tune, nice lick at the end.
Very good
Absolutely beautiful!
Legendary! So awesome to get to hear this live! I’m definitely going to study this arrangement even though I don’t play banjo haha!
That's creative.
Gets me in the mood to ride the chattanooga choo!
NICE!!!
Thanks!
Great tune! Sounds good on the Stelling!
Thanks!
You got talent. Well done
That single string action is so cool and crisp
Thanks! I'm thinking of playing it at the Winfield Contest on Sunday. I appreciate the kind words.
That'd be pretty original for you to do... You've got it in the bag!@BrianBanjoMan
Are you playing a Gold Tone Twanger? How do you like it?
I like the first banjo
I still can’t do the up the neck part right. Good job.😊
#1
No2 Better to my ear and preference. Suspect head on 2 slightly looser more going on with it than no1. Both fine Banjo's. Again whats your take on them i know you're gonna love them both.
The 2nd Banjo (1932 TB-1) has a little less volume, and more sustain. It is also easier to play because it has a thinner radiused neck. I gravitate towards it. Even though it doesn't have the power and volume, it makes up for it in sustain and sweetness. I love the appearance of the 1st Banjo (1929 Oriole - gold plated). It has a great crack for bluegrass. But for all styles of music I think at this point I prefer #2.
Gena & I liked the 3rd banjo best...it was crisp, clear on the rolls, then the 1st
I love your version of this song
I keep hoping to hear someone play Doug Dillard's version of this tune...I realize Ralph wrote it but Doug's version is the prettiest piece of banjo pickin I've ever heard in the last 50 years...
Who needs a capo?
Can you tell us what bridges strings and heads are on all of them please. Probably a look at all the rims too. My opinion might be totally different if i was to hear them in person but going off the sound quality in video. Tb1 all the way Beautiful. Nechville sell it and get something with a soul. Number 3 was very good but sounded a little thin compared to the tb1.
What was your preference on the day. I love them all doesn't cut it. Make a choice DAMMIT.
You are spot on! The Gibson Oriole has an original 1929 3/4" maple rim. I made a mistake in the video. The TB-1 is a 1932. It has the original maple rim as well. I have a Snuffy Smith bridge on both the 1929 and the 1932. The 1932 TB-1 has a Remo head. The 1929 Oriole has a Huber head. I agree that the 1929 Oriole has a bit of a harsher tone. However, it has more volume, power, and a little better low bass note on the D string. What I like about the Nechville is the sweetness of the tone, especially on melodic playing. It doesn't cut it with Scruggs style, but the intonation is very good and the sweetness of tone is very good for melodic playing. I assume you play banjo? How long? What kind?
My preference of all 3 of them is the 1932 Gibson TB-1. It has a good bass response, but also more sustain and more of a "sweetness" in tone than the 1929 Gibson Oriole. What do you play?
The strings are GHS 10-11-12-20-10.
@@BrianBanjoMan I am in Australia .Decent Banjo's are thin on the ground and cost an arm and a leg. I muck around with a Banjo i imported second hand from US 10+ years ago. Had a Washburn B-19 before that .recently sold.You couldn't call what i do playing but i enjoy it very much when i pick it up. The banjo is a very old Crafters of Tennessee Think its Known as a Tutt Taylor era it has a grooved instead of notched tension hoop like early Gibsons Neck profile much like a gibson.. and Elite fiberskin head at the moment sounds pretty good but have a frosted here to try and test the tone to see if i like it better i . Also have snuffy smith i used to run on the Washburn, Didn;t let it go with the Washburn haha.Would like to have a play on a Stelling 1 day And a decent archtop but have never had either in my hands.
Subscribed,Liked, Bookmarked and now checking out any of your other stuff. Glad this popped up in my feed. Will be watching this over and over trying to improve on my own playing.
Awesome, thank you!
Such a fantastic sound. If you don't tap your foot to this then there is no hope.lol.
Thanks!
Very good playing! Keep it up!
I also llike that one.
You are fortunate to have 3 great banjoes. My slight favorite is #1, then #3, and finally #2. You play very well, so, you need a good banjo.
Just great!
Thanks!
Amazing! Sounds absolutely brilliant.
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
The 3rd banjo is what speaks to me. It has presence, power and attack and seems like it would sit well in a mix with other instruments. Nechvilles sound nice but too throaty in my opinion. I like the "crack" factor and from what I hear, the Nechvilles are so much warmer. there is a space for it but.....#3 all the way!!!
Thanks for that input. You are definitely right about it having more of the "crack" factor than the other 2! What do you play?
@@BrianBanjoMan I play a Bishline Harvest.
all 3 sounded great
Hope you test Deering banjos with resonators . The second banjo really sounded good . Thanks
Nice sir❤
Thanks ✌️
Impressive!
That was tight. Was tapping to the metronome in your head!
the man, the myth, the legend
Beautiful! 🪕😊
Love it man. Great playing, and i can tell you enjoy it. Thank you!
That is some sweet pickin,brother!
Thank you kindly!
Love it!!
Keep posting. Some day soon your talent will be noticed
That is just great. Shows what the bango can do. I love it., thanks.
Glad you like it!
When you've got to impress Count Leopold Anton von Firmian at 7, but have a hootenanny at 8.
That was pretty impressive. I've heard that piece a lot of times but never on a banjo. Very nice!
Thank you very much!
Terrific rendition! Sweet 💙
very good....most people have no idea of how good bluegrass pickers really are...
nashville blues? play it if you will...
dang this is good...
Great work! I just started learning banjo this week! That gives me something to strive for!
I can hear Heggy the Hen cluckin to this! Great work as always!
Yes! Thank you!