Hi Gary, I agree 100% with you on the power of a slow banjo song and its beautiful sound. i only started playing the banjo a few months ago but am already totally in love with the music. I would be very happy about the tabs for amazing grace. Best regards from Bavaria andy
Thanks Gary , I so agree with you . I have at 70 just started learning to play. To begin with I have watched umpteen videos and some seem to be racing and make me feel quite nervous !!! This is so nice to see someone affirming a slower style . It is refreshing and encouraging . Plus I want to play to the glory of God , not self . May God richly bless you xx Pat nz
Thanks Gary will look foreward to more vids. Will be posting to my grandson . Visiting him tomorrow with view to buying him a banjo . Godbless you . Thanks for your time Pat nz
Just a guitarist for 55+ years. Your second or more chord oriented "amazing grace" sounds like a lot of stuff I am doing now with guitar trying to do just two chord harmonies especially when we have multiple guitarist in my churches praise band. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hey I ride the short yellow school bus and I found you here it was a peaceful feeling thanks for your looking out for me Awesome cook for the people reading this thanks
Hi Gary, I really enjoyed this lesson. I've been playing (teaching myself banjo) about 2 months now and I am very interested in the lesson on "Chord Inversions". I started my musical career on the guitar @ age 17..then played the bass for a number of years and then back to the electric guitar and then finger picking an acoustic for the last couple of years. I am having so much fun now with the banjo; it's sparked that musical excitement all over again! Can't wait to see the next lesson.. you seem like a great guy and a very easy instructor to follow along with. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hi Doug! Thanks for your encouraging and kind comments! I'm working on some more videos and hopefully will have some new stuff up soon. I will be doing a thorough treatment of chords also!
Hi Gary, That song is as iconic as they come and will either put people on their knees and/or lift them up . I really like your rendition of Amazing Grace and would like to see some tab but I can not find your website. I am also very interested in playing slow because my favorite timing is 3/4 time.
I just e-mailed you. What a great rendition. I am new and self teaching as best as I can. I read you are in a band. If you are ever in PA specifically the NW corner let me know! Great Video!
Cool, if I had better hand coordination I'd give it a try lol. Played the flute, oboe and bassoon in school but that was back at the turn of the Century according to my kids :-)
Are the tabs still available? I like PDF. Beautiful version. Ive learned it with open chords but would love to see what youre doing here, my eyes aren't what they used to be!
So if I were to play Amazing Grace in a group of 3 guitarists, a few banjo players, a mandolin player, and a bass player, all singers, would I be playing this version? This video follows the melody beautifully, but the melody in my case is being sung. What would I play instead, on the banjo?
+jch1276 That's a good question JCH! This arrangement would serve as a banjo solo. If you wanted to accompany the song you would want to play the chords and do an appropriate roll or chop. Keep in mind that this song is in 3/4, so for chopping think "Boom-Chick-Chick" A roll I use for backup for this song would go (string numbers) 3 2 1 2 1 2. It's hard to describe.....we could Skype to explain it to you or I could email you a video.
I understand the roll pattern! So far, the only roll pattern I have learned is 3 2 1 5 1 3 2 1; I don't think this one works for Amazing Grace. And I never thought of this as a 3/4 song...learning new things everyday! Thank you for this!
Gary. I would like to hear your opinion of my version of Amazing Grace please. It's on RUclips. Amazing Grace back porch picking. I started playing from scratch just over 2 years ago. I only play from tab.
Hi Danny! First of all, that's a super cool banjo you're playing. You are on the right track with your version of Amazing Grace. Your tone is good, and your rolls are very smooth and even, and as you know that's hard to do! A couple things to watch: 1) Time signature. Amazing Grace is in 3/4. You can think of it as waltz time or even the polka type "Omm Pa Pa" kind of rhythm. For most of the tune you are staying in 3/4, but there are several places where you drift into 4/4. This is not an option:) 2) Roll choice. It looks like you are using the forward roll for just about the whole tune. I know there are folks who teach banjo this way, and while the forward roll is the most important roll in our tool box, it creates some problems if that's all we use. The problem you have with staying in 3/4 time can probably be solved by mixing in some other rolls or even by playing some quarter notes and leaving some space. If you listen to Earl, while his forward rolls were powerful and pretty much perfect, he also left some space in his playing and thats what made him so easy to listen to. I think banjo sounds best when it's not just a steady stream of 1/8 notes. I'm a big believer in trying to match the techniques and rolls we use to the spirit of the song, and Amazing Grace wants a little bit more space in it than we can give it just using forward rolls. Overall, you're doing some good work here Danny. I'd suggest start trying some different rhythmic patterns and rolls to go along with your already strong forward roll and see where that takes you. Keep it up!
Hi Gary.Thank you for your feedback. The banjo is a 1970 MAYA. It weighs 13 pounds 14 ounces. And has a great sound. I know you are right about the timing I have had real issues with in all my playing. I only follow tablature so can only play the roll patterns that I'm given. I will definitely be keeping it up I love playing and can't imagine life without a banjo by my side. Thank you again for taking the time to look and for giving your feedback. It is most appreciated. I'm going to get my metronome out and try to get my timing sorted.
Great lesson...but please help with basic info: describe right hand technique. Can't see bottom of screen. Looks like you're playing melody with thumb, and filling-in the beat with two-finger patterns. Right? (Grandfather Mountain--isn't that north Georgia?
Hi John. That's pretty much correct. There's not a single pattern that I'm committed to in this kind of tune. Check out the tabs; you can download them for free from my website or I'll send them to you. Sorry I didn't have the correct camera angle! It looked good when I was editing it, but it got cropped in RUclips. I'm learning about video editing and will try to make sure all moving parts are visible in the future. Grandfather Mountain is actually in NC just off the Blueridge Parkway. In my CD, I used the term not so much to refer to that specific mountain, but to the idea that the Appalachian Mountains are so ancient and kinda watched the arrival of human beings. And have a lot to teach us, just like a wise old Grandfather.
I need to replace my printer cartridge before I can print anything. If I can't do it really soon, I might ask you to send it. TX for offering. I guess that I've made a little progress the last coupla days. Many thanks. Appreciate your comments, too.
Hi Gary, (since this is the most recent activity that I can find) I would also like to express my attraction to your rendition of Amazing Grace and slow Banjo Playing and would very much like to have the TAB . So many people have a connection to this song. I am also attracted to slow playing because my favorite timing is 3/4 time (fast or slow). I can not seem to find your website. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey David! My email is: gary@garypuckettbanjo.com. If you send me your email I'll send out a copy to you. You can also download it from: www.garypuckettbanjo.com
"Tab" means "tablature." It'a a way of notating music for stringed instruments. It dates back to the 12th century of so. Some musical "purists" are contemptuous of tab, but for banjo it's the only way of writing music that makes any sense at all. For example, if you saw middle D on standard music staff, there is one place to play that on a piano. There are 5 different ways to play that note on banjo.
Love the chord arrangements.
Thanks for you lesson on how to play slower tunes better!
Hi Gary, I agree 100% with you on the power of a slow banjo song and its beautiful sound. i only started playing the banjo a few months ago but am already totally in love with the music. I would be very happy about the tabs for amazing grace. Best regards from Bavaria
andy
Email me and I'll send the tabs out. Thanks for your message!
This is the song played at my son's funeral.
Thanks Gary , I so agree with you . I have at 70 just started learning to play. To begin with I have watched umpteen videos and some seem to be racing and make me feel quite nervous !!! This is so nice to see someone affirming a slower style . It is refreshing and encouraging . Plus I want to play to the glory of God , not self . May God richly bless you xx Pat nz
I'll receive that blessing Pat! Thank you!
I'm finally working on more videos...coming soon:)
Thanks Gary will look foreward to more vids. Will be posting to my grandson . Visiting him tomorrow with view to buying him a banjo . Godbless you . Thanks for your time Pat nz
Just listened to your album Grandfather Mountain. Really awesome original songs. Love Isles of Appalachia.
Thanks a lot Chris!
Just a guitarist for 55+ years. Your second or more chord oriented "amazing grace" sounds like a lot of stuff I am doing now with guitar trying to do just two chord harmonies especially when we have multiple guitarist in my churches praise band. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
tab of amazing grace please tbradfor@comcast.net
Yes he is awesome. Thankfully i get to be taught by him. You're the best big G.
3:28 "my banjos shiny today"
all of us banjo players get distracted by shiny things
I love this. Gradually getting there on the up the neck version. Thanks Gary!
Great teaching style and very informative. Thanks Gary!
Gary, if the tab is still available, I'd love to have so I can learn this beautiful version. Thank you. nate_polk@yahoo.com
Hey I ride the short yellow school bus and I found you here it was a peaceful feeling thanks for your looking out for me
Awesome cook for the people reading this thanks
This was a beautiful rendition! Well done! Great lesson also!
Love the guiet sound of your Amazing Grace. Looking forward to the tab to dig into the chords up the neck.
This guy knows what he's doing, I wish him luck and success in his internet lesson franchise.
Very pretty sound Gary! Looking forward to hearing more from you.:)
gary Great Job I wish I knew as much as You Do. Keep it Up Rich Freeze
My wife just said your banjo version for amazing is the best she has heard. I agree
Thanks! Tell your wife she has good taste:)
This is great.
Fantastic lesson...thx
Nice job Gary !!!!!!
Nice job ... nice sounding banjo ... thanks.
Yeah...I'm a lucky guy. That's a walnut Sullivan Vintage 35. I really like it.
Thanks a lot! Beautiful version and very well explained! I would be really grateful for both tabs, I'll send you a mail. Thanks in advance!
Hi Gary, I really enjoyed this lesson. I've been playing (teaching myself banjo) about 2 months now and I am very interested in the lesson on "Chord Inversions". I started my musical career on the guitar @ age 17..then played the bass for a number of years and then back to the electric guitar and then finger picking an acoustic for the last couple of years. I am having so much fun now with the banjo; it's sparked that musical excitement all over again! Can't wait to see the next lesson.. you seem like a great guy and a very easy instructor to follow along with. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hi Doug! Thanks for your encouraging and kind comments! I'm working on some more videos and hopefully will have some new stuff up soon. I will be doing a thorough treatment of chords also!
Que mastro!, muy buena cancion!...
Gracias!
Gary ... I went out to your site and downloaded the PDF for Amazing Grace. Just wanted to thank you for that .... appreciate it. Take care
Thanks Robert! Hopefully more coming soon!
Hi Gary, an amazing rendition of a beautiful melody... I'd love a copy of your tabs for this lesson. Many thanks
I might just have to learn myself some banjo!
very nice
He is my teacher for ukulele!!!!
Gary is the Best!
Love it! Can't wait for more...Cynthia's waltz?
It’s on our channel TheRuralKings. Gary is our teacher!
Sounds awesome would love the tabs for this version
Gary,
Great arrangement for a great song. Please send me the tab. Much appreciated.
HI Tony! I need your email address.
My grandma was a Puckett.married a Ray Pine.her name was Melissa Marie Puckett.
Hi Gary, That song is as iconic as they come and will either put people on their knees and/or lift them up . I really like your rendition of Amazing Grace and would like to see some tab but I can not find your website. I am also very interested in playing slow because my favorite timing is 3/4 time.
Thanks that was helpful, please send copy of tab, thanks, looking forward to moreMark
+Mark Bauserman I need your email address Mark.
Would you consider doing an in depth video on the down the neck part for us lowly beginners?
Sure thing! I'll see if I can get it done on Memorial Day. Stay tuned.
Would love to see your tabs!
I just e-mailed you. What a great rendition. I am new and self teaching as best as I can. I read you are in a band. If you are ever in PA specifically the NW corner let me know! Great Video!
♥️
Thanks:)
I would love to have the tabs for this!
Send my your email and I'll get it out to you.
Nice easy version! May I have a copy of the tabs? Thanks in advance.
I especially like the down the neck version
Cool, if I had better hand coordination I'd give it a try lol. Played the flute, oboe and bassoon in school but that was back at the turn of the Century according to my kids :-)
Now Barbara…I could learn you to pick the banjo!!! At least I'm sure we'd laugh a lot.
I'm game!
I'd love to have the tabs for that
Send me your email address so I can get them to you.
Hi Gary, any chance I can get the tabs. Thanks for an awesome lesson!
Sorry for the delays in getting the tabs out everybody! I'll get them all out this afternoon.
Me too tab please/thanks! Beautiful. lyndanorth777@gmail.com
What model banjo is this?
It's a Sullivan Vintage 35 in walnut. I'm liking walnut banjo these days.
Are the tabs still available? I like PDF. Beautiful version. Ive learned it with open chords but would love to see what youre doing here, my eyes aren't what they used to be!
Hi, would love a pdf tab also, many thanks, bless ya buddy
Hey Matt! I need your email address to send it to you:)
Gary Puckett Sorry Gary ! 🙄 mattcasling@gmail.com ,many thanks 🙏
Gary, I listened and watched.and.enjoyed it very much! How could.U get.the tabs by snail mail? Albert
Gary thanks , can I get tabs to amazing grace clyde mccoy
I would deeply appreciate tabs for down the neck. Please and thank you, sir.
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I know this video is older but if you see this May I have the tabs to this song I'd love to learn it for my grandpa. I'm 17 learning to play banjo.
Sure! Just send me your email. They are also downloadable for free from my website.
Would like the tab for this. Thx
Warpsiphone@gmail.com
Could I have tabs for both? Thanks.
amazing grace tab please
Hey Terry! I need your email address. You can also download it from my website.
I emailed you but don't seem to be getting a reply any chance I can get the tab to the start section cheers bud love this rendition
Did you get your tab? I think I sent it, but let me know if I didn't. (I need a secretary or something.)
So if I were to play Amazing Grace in a group of 3 guitarists, a few banjo players, a mandolin player, and a bass player, all singers, would I be playing this version? This video follows the melody beautifully, but the melody in my case is being sung. What would I play instead, on the banjo?
+jch1276 That's a good question JCH! This arrangement would serve as a banjo solo. If you wanted to accompany the song you would want to play the chords and do an appropriate roll or chop. Keep in mind that this song is in 3/4, so for chopping think "Boom-Chick-Chick" A roll I use for backup for this song would go (string numbers)
3 2 1 2 1 2. It's hard to describe.....we could Skype to explain it to you or I could email you a video.
I understand the roll pattern! So far, the only roll pattern I have learned is 3 2 1 5 1 3 2 1; I don't think this one works for Amazing Grace. And I never thought of this as a 3/4 song...learning new things everyday! Thank you for this!
+JasonHousianitis Yeah...that roll definitely won't work for this song. You are welcome!
I tried that roll pattern you mentioned, I like it. Thanks for helping me out, I'm fairly new to banjo
Here is a book with tabs like this:
tinyurl.com/Gospel-Clawhammer-Tabs
Please what speed for metronome ?
Gary. I would like to hear your opinion of my version of Amazing Grace please.
It's on RUclips. Amazing Grace back porch picking.
I started playing from scratch just over 2 years ago. I only play from tab.
Hi Danny! First of all, that's a super cool banjo you're playing.
You are on the right track with your version of Amazing Grace. Your tone is good, and your rolls are very smooth and even, and as you know that's hard to do!
A couple things to watch:
1) Time signature. Amazing Grace is in 3/4. You can think of it as waltz time or even the polka type "Omm Pa Pa" kind of rhythm. For most of the tune you are staying in 3/4, but there are several places where you drift into 4/4. This is not an option:)
2) Roll choice. It looks like you are using the forward roll for just about the whole tune. I know there are folks who teach banjo this way, and while the forward roll is the most important roll in our tool box, it creates some problems if that's all we use. The problem you have with staying in 3/4 time can probably be solved by mixing in some other rolls or even by playing some quarter notes and leaving some space. If you listen to Earl, while his forward rolls were powerful and pretty much perfect, he also left some space in his playing and thats what made him so easy to listen to. I think banjo sounds best when it's not just a steady stream of 1/8 notes. I'm a big believer in trying to match the techniques and rolls we use to the spirit of the song, and Amazing Grace wants a little bit more space in it than we can give it just using forward rolls.
Overall, you're doing some good work here Danny. I'd suggest start trying some different rhythmic patterns and rolls to go along with your already strong forward roll and see where that takes you. Keep it up!
Hi Gary.Thank you for your feedback.
The banjo is a 1970 MAYA.
It weighs 13 pounds 14 ounces. And has a great sound.
I know you are right about the timing I have had real issues with in all my playing. I only follow tablature so can only play the roll patterns that I'm given.
I will definitely be keeping it up I love playing and can't imagine life without a banjo by my side.
Thank you again for taking the time to look and for giving your feedback. It is most appreciated.
I'm going to get my metronome out and try to get my timing sorted.
Did you play with the Union Gap? Oops showed my age.
Would love the tabs for this
I need your email address Johnny!
Johnnywlf@gmail.com
could you send me the tab for this song please? garudasangeet@gmail.com I'd appreciate it :)
could you send to me too? jaderkb@gmail.com thanks a lot! :)
Awsome! Could you forward me the tabs also? Thanks Gary
thatbanjoguy96@gmail.com
Great lesson...but please help with basic info: describe right hand technique. Can't see bottom of screen. Looks like you're playing melody with thumb, and filling-in the beat with two-finger patterns. Right?
(Grandfather Mountain--isn't that north Georgia?
Hi John. That's pretty much correct. There's not a single pattern that I'm committed to in this kind of tune. Check out the tabs; you can download them for free from my website or I'll send them to you.
Sorry I didn't have the correct camera angle! It looked good when I was editing it, but it got cropped in RUclips. I'm learning about video editing and will try to make sure all moving parts are visible in the future.
Grandfather Mountain is actually in NC just off the Blueridge Parkway. In my CD, I used the term not so much to refer to that specific mountain, but to the idea that the Appalachian Mountains are so ancient and kinda watched the arrival of human beings. And have a lot to teach us, just like a wise old Grandfather.
I need to replace my printer cartridge before I can print anything. If I can't do it really soon, I might ask you to send it. TX for offering. I guess that I've made a little progress the last coupla days. Many thanks. Appreciate your comments, too.
I'd be glad to mail a copy. Just holler.
Hi Gary, (since this is the most recent activity that I can find) I would also like to express my attraction to your rendition of Amazing Grace and slow Banjo Playing and would very much like to have the TAB . So many people have a connection to this song. I am also attracted to slow playing because my favorite timing is 3/4 time (fast or slow). I can not seem to find your website. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
would love the tabs for this. what is your email
Hey David! My email is: gary@garypuckettbanjo.com. If you send me your email I'll send out a copy to you. You can also download it from:
www.garypuckettbanjo.com
Real beginner here. I hear this term a lot: What is a "tab"?
"Tab" means "tablature." It'a a way of notating music for stringed instruments. It dates back to the 12th century of so. Some musical "purists" are contemptuous of tab, but for banjo it's the only way of writing music that makes any sense at all. For example, if you saw middle D on standard music staff, there is one place to play that on a piano. There are 5 different ways to play that note on banjo.
Hi Gary, is it possible to get the tabs?
Sure....but I need your email address.
Are you THE Gary Puckett from "Gary Puckett and the Union Gap"?
Sorry, but I'm the OTHER Gary Puckett. I get teased about that a lot!
Is your banjo a RK R-35 ??
No. It's a Sullivan Vintage 35 in Walnut. Absolutely awesome banjo.
love this video great help to me. please sent me tab
I'd be glad to Elleanna, but you have to give me your email address
elleannaschilling@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Gary,
Thank you for putting this video in youtube, it has been a great help to me.
Sincerely
what's the roll?
There isn't a single roll that works throughout the song.
All things gay. NOT