For all those confidently saying this is GDAE tuning......it's not! He's in CGDA here. No capo, no half steps, just CGDA (yes, standard Irish tuning IS GDAE but he's not using it) Long time banjo player/teacher so trust me, it's CGDA Cheers
Of course, Gerry is marvelous. But I can't help listening to the guitar player. First of all, he is one of very few Irish session guitar players I have noticed who plays in standard tuning. He really makes those bass line stand out. Very chromatic at times, almost (dare I say it?) - bluegrassy!
And Gerry’s playing can show some bluegrass influence. Just listen to that last time through that last tune, and that last closing lick. Love it. I’d like to see him live with WeBanjo3.
Che piacere per le orecchie e la mente sentire suonare il banjo in maniera cosi` eccellente!! Sicuramente il migliore maestro dell`Irlanda di questo strumento che io adoro. Complimenti Gerry. Un tuo fan dalla piccola Svizzera.
The man who takes the jokes out of the banjo-haters! His musicality oozes through everything he does. Took a week-long course with him years ago near Boston. He's as nice a guy as he is a brilliant musician!
@tocotodo Aye, a touch Bluegrassy alright, but then there's a wee touch of the Bluegrass about the way Gerry himself plays ye olde Banjo, don't you think, so perhaps that's why these guys play so well together.
Guitar is good. He doesn't play it like a percussion instrument like some people do. And the standard tuning I think is better. You can play full chords like
If you'd an Irish bone in your body let alone your limp mickey youd know that this is the craic. Cus at least your mini dick championship in the corner with Maura and Mick would stop in appreciation of Gerry O Connor bating out better wrist work youd ever achieve
+Rien Dekker He looks disappointed to find his local pub had been turned into a recording studio when all he wanted to do was get drunk and talk to his mates
+anonymous2513456 Probably the second or third take....there's always great craic (fun) at an Irish Music Session...Also they've been told to "shut up" and not make noise...
A great clean sound. Must be the quitest time the pub ever had when they're all listening respectfully to this great music Thanks for posting :-)
Gerry's playing is on a whole other level.
I agree..He also plays the fiddle..
beautiful, seemingly effortless playing yet so brilliant.
This was great. Makes me feel like I was there - and makes me want to visit Ireland again.
Great banjo playing and fantastic guitar backing as well. One compliments the other,Great Stuff!!!
Lovely tunes and not swamped with an excess of ornamentation. What an amazing talent Jerry O'Connor is. Another great posting. Many thanks.
THOSE TRIPLETS! DAAAAMN!
Unbelievable techy skills and superb accompaniment too. First-Class. Thanks
Gerry at Larkins ... the perfect combination!
Met him last Saturday omg he’s amazing and such a lovely man
Absolute class, Gerry makes it look so easy
fabulous musicianship. Would love to have been there.
The best Irish Tenor banjo player in the world. No one even comes close
Not anymore he's not. Gerry is the man.
Patrick Mac Sweeney Banjo Barney taught Gerry, so it's no wonder you'd make the comparison
+Swordsoffire Kieran Hanrahan has a much better style, also a fast technical player but with more feeling !
I know an Irish bloke called Robin Turner who is not only this bloke's double, but also played this well. Sorry...
Barney Mckenna was the greatest banjo player that ever lived
Gerry took his place in the Dubliners after he died
Absolutely amazing !! Brilliant post and thanks for sharing ! A good few years back in Larkins Garrykennedy !
The best in the book..A great banjo player and plays fiddle also..Talented man.
There will. Never be another. Gerry. Again. Never. He unreal. Class.
Gerry is absolutely amazing, I'm inspired sndwant to play like him. Also shout out to the guitar player, really great baselines!
Quite remarkable and very enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing this great post.
Superb playing. You just inspired me to go and practice!
He now plays with a group called "The Dublin Legends" and he also plays Fiddle with the group...
Me too...
Ha ha I play the mandolin
J’adore, c’est superbe,, chaque jour,,chaque soirée,,je joue mes banjos.....tenor❤️
I loved this Mike!!!
Gerry O’Connor is the best Irish banjoist since Barney McKenna.
gerry dosent make mistakes ever
go on gerry ye legend
Most charming dulcet tones!
Fair play to you ye I always love ye playing thanks for your music I love it 💚💚🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Love it Gerry
Excellent stuff! Thanks.
+Darragh O Shea the first one is George White's Favourite
For all those confidently saying this is GDAE tuning......it's not! He's in CGDA here. No capo, no half steps, just CGDA (yes, standard Irish tuning IS GDAE but he's not using it)
Long time banjo player/teacher so trust me, it's CGDA
Cheers
Do you know what instrument he is playing? My first guess is a Vega, possibly some variant of Vega-Vox.
It's a Dave Boyle
Of course, Gerry is marvelous.
But I can't help listening to the guitar player. First of all, he is one of very few Irish session guitar players I have noticed who plays in standard tuning. He really makes those bass line stand out. Very chromatic at times, almost (dare I say it?) - bluegrassy!
The Dubs played in standard tuning for the most part.
And Gerry’s playing can show some bluegrass influence. Just listen to that last time through that last tune, and that last closing lick. Love it. I’d like to see him live with WeBanjo3.
High drive sounds great on banjo
brilliant,i just got out tractor and drove it over my banjo aftet 57 years trying
My favorite banjo song
great banjo playing
yes, also they are usually 4 string instead of 5, and the tuning is generally GDAE, which is the same as the mandolin and fiddle.
GDAE but one octave lower than mandolin/fiddle.
Xxavzyxx, the second tune is The High Drive. It's one of Gordon Duncan's compositions...definitely look him up if you don't know who he is!
Che piacere per le orecchie e la mente sentire suonare il banjo in maniera cosi` eccellente!! Sicuramente il migliore maestro dell`Irlanda di questo strumento che io adoro. Complimenti Gerry. Un tuo fan dalla piccola Svizzera.
Effortless, the mark of a world class player
Guy inspired me to actually buy a banjo and start learning. Amazing player!
How are you getting on? Is it hard? I'm thinking of buying one
@@shredder9536 yeah buy one, all music is hard but sure stick at it and you will be good
Excellent stuff. Thanks for posting.
0.60mm jim dunlop
Hard to believe it`s a 4 stringer..Amazing!
No all Irish banjo's are 4 string
Bringing out my Irish in me lol love from Victoria Australia 🇭🇲
GREAT BANJO PLAYERS OUT THEIR BUT THIS MANS THE DADDY..
okay then Barney McKennas the King
This was great. Loved it!!!
Those triplets on the banjo...perfection
What about those occasional quintuplets and septuplets tho ;)
This was excellent!!!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐EXCELLENT
Bag O Spuds, classic reel
excellent !
congratulations Mike .
SYL
Brilliant !!
Yup
was actually tryin to play along there. He's tuned a half step above DAEB
Great stuff Mike!
George
Still brilliant!
Lovely stuff enjoyed that
Intoxicating
exelent gerry from marcas o'donnell
Faces full of joy! Just seing them makes me feel same way! (ironic mode finished)
Brilliant!
The man who takes the jokes out of the banjo-haters! His musicality oozes through everything he does. Took a week-long course with him years ago near Boston. He's as nice a guy as he is a brilliant musician!
hello, i've enjoyed your channel. Please tell me just out of interest, who's banjo style do you prefer out of barney mckenna and gerry?
I believe Gerry sometimes uses GDAE but I think he usually uses jazz standard tuning (CGDA) Capod up to the second fret, so DAEB.
This GDAE so it is
What’s the tune lads?
wow! what kind of banjo it that? don't recognize the brand! very good!
What tuning is Gerry using here does anyone know
Nice set
lovely stuff ...was this on tv
What tuning is he in, traditional GDAE? Its sounds higher?
@Ptarmi
Well observed, sir or madam as the case may be.
Oh yeah !
Is that Tommy peoples sitting at the bar behind Gerry?
That Mr bean comment was priceless.
Anyone know what brand of guitar that is?
@tocotodo Aye, a touch Bluegrassy alright, but then there's a wee touch of the Bluegrass about the way Gerry himself plays ye olde Banjo, don't you think, so perhaps that's why these guys play so well together.
Wat are them tunes called ?
brilliant..:)
whats the second tune called??
High Drive !
Guitar is good. He doesn't play it like a percussion instrument like some people do. And the standard tuning I think is better. You can play full chords like
+clarebannerman lol jerrys the best
Wow.
Terrific! Are you tuning your tenor banjo CGDA? It sounds great.
So if CGDA the fingering and fretting can be adaptable to mandola and tenor guitar and mandocello (but sounds one octave lower for the mandocello).
No craic in that pub!
If you'd an Irish bone in your body let alone your limp mickey youd know that this is the craic. Cus at least your mini dick championship in the corner with Maura and Mick would stop in appreciation of Gerry O Connor bating out better wrist work youd ever achieve
The Simple Fenian not a fan of Steve then?
Someone tell me what tunes they are
The names are at the start of the video...(Three Reels)
Ha play along with me 🥳
Many tremolo-style triplets
Haha that old guy at the bar is so bored. Amazing, with this music.
+Rien Dekker He looks disappointed to find his local pub had been turned into a recording studio when all he wanted to do was get drunk and talk to his mates
+anonymous2513456 Probably the second or third take....there's always great craic (fun) at an Irish Music Session...Also they've been told to "shut up" and not make noise...
clarebannerman good craic if you knew it was on that night...
+Rien Dekker
Could be that 12th Jamesons, too.
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@clarebannerman aye ano i only noticed that after i posted that commenet lol
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He probably knew Robin Turner who plays and looks just like him...
Holy crud!
Is that Jimmy Peoples sitting behind Gerry or what cos if it'snot it looks like 'im? ...
I meant Tommy...
nice plain
what's the name of the tunes
It goes "George White's Favourite", "The High Drive" and "Finch's Fancy" : )
Fab. x
Anyone have the names of the 3 tunes?
The names of the reels are at the start of the video...
clarebannerman jaysus didnt see that at all.. cheers jerry, unbelievable stuff 👍
Nice playing. Is that 19 fret banjo and tuned to CGDA ?
GDAE
It sounds very bright that’s what I thought and he does often play one tunes like that
Damnit man there isn't enough of this type of shit around anymore
Yes the Os have no equal.
Rhythm abounds
Irish music is halarious
You mean Fantastic?
the Banjo player looks like Mike Myers