You have to have played banjo for a long time and struggled with it day and night to fully understand how good Banjomeetsworld really is. As a banjo player myself I feel in awe everytime I her her play. Just amazing.
I have no idea how many times I have listened to this arrangement and everytime I just get goosebumps! Beside the fantastic playing and that I love them tunes and your rythm...I just love how you go from Cooley's to the next reel! You are a fantastic inspiration for me!
Thanks so much. You are easily one of the best claw hammer players on RUclips. I’m a guitar player eagerly awaiting my open back banjo to arrive so I can try to attempt to play as precise as you. Keep the videos coming!
I have been doubting about whether or not I should purchase a banjo, but you just made me decide I truly want to give this instrument a try. This is very inspirational, keep up the good work! :)
Hey there, I remember messaging you a whole while back that you pretty much inspired me to pick up the instrument. I've been playing for over a year now and just "rediscovered" your video's. They are still as incredible as before, I have a feeling that now I'll learn even more from it. Kind regards from Belgium!
I;m Greg from NYS.....I play bagpipes, but I'm always interested in all things musical. That being said YOU, my dear are absolutely AMAZING !! Your versions of these tunes are just awesome, and you seem to be having a whole lotta fun, which is what music should be about. I'd love to hear more, amazing ......just amazing. P.S. love the frogs!
can't play anymore. played reels, hornpipes and jigs (three finger melodic style) when i was good. your playing is as good as anything i've ever heard on the irish stuff.
There is a large body of books devoted to clawhammer banjo music but the sort of tune development, found here, is very thin on the ground and needs to be available to players.Come on Mel Bay get your act together and publish this player's music.
It's a good job that no one in Scotland was complaining when the Scottish diaspora were adapting and passing down Soldier's Joy, or we might never have developed the multitude of great versions of the tune that we have now.
Incredible playing. I think this proves that,though the Irish did not invent the banjo, god intended it to be played Irish folk style. It is just another level when it’s in the hands of someone like this woman.
I love your arrangements! I do a lot of contra dance playing and I find your playing very helpful for some new ideas when playing long fiddle sets. Thank You!
This is fantastic! It's great to see Irish tunes being played on a bluegrass style banjo, as that is what I have and I love to play Cooley's reel on the mandolin
Great performance! I have lots of respect for those 5string players who can do these typical Irish reels wich are mostly heard on 4string banjers. This sounds very rhythmic and diatonic aswell!
@Marfordel I totally agree with you on this one! Those tunes must be heard as the way they were meant,so that next generations and the Irish youth may still rediscover them,or recognice them.. And from that point of view there is little room for "improvisation"... When I first saw this video I didn´t found it bad at all,but after reading this comment of yours,I inmediately did understand your opinion.
@sinjin480 in the Irish music scene, so why not a more prononced style. s for the face that she is playing a 5-string banjo in the style it was origionaly designed for, perhapse that could be compared to Andy Irvine (Planxty, Peterstreet, Mosaik, ect) Who plays the Irish Bouzouki (among other instruments) in hte traditional styles of the Bouzouki, Greek, mediterainian styled and with many Balkan influences, yet I do not see any one complaining about that, and the fact that
@sinjin480 he and his various bands have been corner stones in the Irish music revival adds even more power to that argument. Also I may point out that the Irish had a fair hand in developing the various southern American styles of music. And no, I am not contrary, I merely state an opinion and rebuke what I see as an error. I may be out of depth, not being Irish, but I state a valid point. I also apologize for my many errors in spelling here.
@Marfordel I disagree, How many different versions of tunes have you heard that are the same tune but are a little bit 'off'? (perhaps due to ornamentation, tuning, ect.) I would consider this a more 'advanced' ornamentation, she did not radically alter the structure of the tune, she merely 'Bluegrassified' them. My opinion any how. Great playing.
Well said, but -- I wouldn't say "bluegrassified." Bluegrass is a recent phenomenon, a style that developed in the 1950's. This is a tradition far older than that -- one usually called "Old Time" music in America, referring to our ur-Folk Music.
Pleeeeeeeease do post much more! I love your playing and am already addicted to your cool grooves. I do accompany your tunes on my bodhran; there´s few that sounds better than bodhran and banjo. Is there any other source where you are playing these bluegrass-like irish tunes?
I like your playing.. I play melodic style so I can just enjoy this... my ? is: what kind of camera do you have that allows you to hook that mic up to it.. thanks.. K.
Sorry for doubleposting, but I've been trying to decipher your version of cooley's reel but to no avail, could you perhaps share some pointers on the tuning and the strumming pattern? I noticed you are using your thumb quite often to hit other strings than the high g string.
The tabs are actually available on her website, here: ruclips.net/video/2ZcvqU7EU5g/видео.html and here: banjomeetsworld.wordpress.com/?s=congress+reel
You mention the tune is in A modal. Since it is in sawmill tuning the actual chord accompaniment would be (in it's simplest form) Dm and C or D Dorian. So is this tune D modal or A modal? I'm confused....
Yes, by A modal, she means that the banjo is tuned to sawmill (which is also known as G modal), [gDGCD] and capoed up two frets (so the banjo sounds aEADE).
And yet, I wonder how the first Irish immigrants to encounter and adopt the banjo played these traditional reels and jigs -- the style she's using (clawhammer) is very similar to the down-stroke style that would likely have been in use at the time, the style the Irish would have first encountered. I find it hard to believe that they immediately and anachronistically adapted the banjo to the plectrum, which I think no one would have dreamed of using to play a banjo at the time. They likely would have had to play their music very much in this style, and so no doubt the original "Irish sound" -- as far as the banjo is concerned -- may very well have been something like this.
The music constantly changes. It has been improvised upon since it was first played. Do you think hteese reels when played 'normaly' are the same as when they were first played? I am not Irish, I do respect Irish culture, I find your comment offfencive. I am a Newfoundlander, from a place that draws heavily on the Irish culture to make up its own, my family could be Irish (or for that matter Scottish or English) Where I am from makes no difference. Personal styles seem to be accecpted
Cleanest notes ever. Best RUclips Clawhammer I’ve seen. Very nice!
You have to have played banjo for a long time and struggled with it day and night to fully understand how good Banjomeetsworld really is. As a banjo player myself I feel in awe everytime I her her play. Just amazing.
I have no idea how many times I have listened to this arrangement and everytime I just get goosebumps! Beside the fantastic playing and that I love them tunes and your rythm...I just love how you go from Cooley's to the next reel! You are a fantastic inspiration for me!
I miss your posts. They are a gift. You address rhythm directly, unlike anything else out there.
The two things I love most in life are Irish music and clawhammer banjo (I play tenor), so it's great to see the two combined. Nicely done.
Thanks so much. You are easily one of the best claw hammer players on RUclips.
I’m a guitar player eagerly awaiting my open back banjo to arrive so I can try to attempt to play as precise as you. Keep the videos coming!
isn't the Banjo just magic !
Hypnotic sound, produces sounds, which
few other instruments can...
First class frailing! Excellent tone, definition and clarity. Well done.
I have been doubting about whether or not I should purchase a banjo, but you just made me decide I truly want to give this instrument a try. This is very inspirational, keep up the good work! :)
Hey there,
I remember messaging you a whole while back that you pretty much inspired me to pick up the instrument. I've been playing for over a year now and just "rediscovered" your video's.
They are still as incredible as before, I have a feeling that now I'll learn even more from it.
Kind regards from Belgium!
I;m Greg from NYS.....I play bagpipes, but I'm always interested in all things musical. That being said YOU, my dear are absolutely AMAZING !! Your versions of these tunes are just awesome, and you seem to be having a whole lotta fun, which is what music should be about. I'd love to hear more, amazing ......just amazing. P.S. love the frogs!
can't play anymore. played reels, hornpipes and jigs (three finger melodic style) when i was good. your playing is as good as anything i've ever heard on the irish stuff.
this is absolutely fantastic! so so many cool ideas!
There is a large body of books devoted to clawhammer banjo music but the sort of tune development, found here, is very thin on the ground and needs to be available to players.Come on Mel Bay get your act together and publish this player's music.
It's a good job that no one in Scotland was complaining when the Scottish diaspora were adapting and passing down Soldier's Joy, or we might never have developed the multitude of great versions of the tune that we have now.
give me a sense of Appalachian music. Good stuff :D
WOW, I really enjoyed it, couldn't help tapping my foot. Congress Reel is one of my FAVORITES!
Lovely! Irish tunes in clawhammer style - I love it!
Wonderful!!! i love this sound and like you sound
Wow, it must have taken you a lifetime to get so amazing on the banjo.
Incredible playing. I think this proves that,though the Irish did not invent the banjo, god intended it to be played Irish folk style. It is just another level when it’s in the hands of someone like this woman.
That's amazing! Absolutely how I want to play banjo
Jez yr sooo good at playing my God.. unreal
wow, great sound! can't stop listening.
Excellent. Traditional tunes with an old-timey twist. I play these tunes on a tenor banjo, and I like yur rendition.
Brilliant!
that is stunning , beautiful picking style & two of my favourite tunes as well! brilliant!
@BanjoMeetsWorld
Splendid music.
Thank you for posting!
this is SO GOOD! I just followed with the whistle, and sounds great the double layer...great job
great! i love clawhammer renditions of the irish tunes
Simply amazing! I really love your tunes and your skills on the banjo! Keep up the good work!
That is so awesome~~ Love your versions!
Love your playing: great tone, drive, and feel THX
I love your arrangements! I do a lot of contra dance playing and I find your playing very helpful for some new ideas when playing long fiddle sets. Thank You!
This is fantastic! It's great to see Irish tunes being played on a bluegrass style banjo, as that is what I have and I love to play Cooley's reel on the mandolin
Colin i
Listening to this again. Must be my alltime favorite banjo reelset :) Wish I could play like this..practice practice :)
Forgot to mention - capoed at the 2nd fret it would be E Dorian. The Congress Reel is written/played traditionally in A Dorian ie. Am & G mainly.
Great work!! It's definitly the best version of cooley's reel played on banjo! I want ot practice that with tab but I can see nothing with the link
You're great! Would absolutely love to have a lesson on this one...
@BanjoMeetsWorld Now I should've thought of that! Thank you for replying.
Great performance!
I have lots of respect for those 5string players who can
do these typical Irish reels wich are mostly heard on 4string banjers.
This sounds very rhythmic and diatonic aswell!
Just terrific... way t' stretch and push the limits!
Great clean playing.
incredible playing.
How anybody can give this video a thumbs-down is beyond me.
@Marfordel I totally agree with you on this one!
Those tunes must be heard as the way they were meant,so that next generations and the Irish youth may still rediscover them,or recognice them..
And from that point of view there is little room for "improvisation"...
When I first saw this video I didn´t found it bad at all,but after reading this comment of yours,I inmediately did understand your opinion.
WOW , GREAT MUSICALITY TO IT AS WELL, SMASHING
What a catchy tune .
wow!
LOve the offstring pulloff's and triplets at the end . All the best to you , Guy
@sinjin480
in the Irish music scene, so why not a more prononced style. s for the face that she is playing a 5-string banjo in the style it was origionaly designed for, perhapse that could be compared to Andy Irvine (Planxty, Peterstreet, Mosaik, ect) Who plays the Irish Bouzouki (among other instruments) in hte traditional styles of the Bouzouki, Greek, mediterainian styled and with many Balkan influences, yet I do not see any one complaining about that, and the fact that
Very nice ,super !
Kick ass!
Sorry you've left us for so long. Miss your tutorials.
Very Well Done!
@sinjin480
he and his various bands have been corner stones in the Irish music revival adds even more power to that argument. Also I may point out that the Irish had a fair hand in developing the various southern American styles of music.
And no, I am not contrary, I merely state an opinion and rebuke what I see as an error. I may be out of depth, not being Irish, but I state a valid point. I also apologize for my many errors in spelling here.
I love your playing and love your instruction about how to get drive. What is your Name? you are inspiring.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
whoa
@Marfordel
I disagree, How many different versions of tunes have you heard that are the same tune but are a little bit 'off'? (perhaps due to ornamentation, tuning, ect.) I would consider this a more 'advanced' ornamentation, she did not radically alter the structure of the tune, she merely 'Bluegrassified' them. My opinion any how. Great playing.
Well said, but -- I wouldn't say "bluegrassified." Bluegrass is a recent phenomenon, a style that developed in the 1950's. This is a tradition far older than that -- one usually called "Old Time" music in America, referring to our ur-Folk Music.
this is nise playing,you couild call it green grass with you mixed stiles,cheers,jake.
Pleeeeeeeease do post much more!
I love your playing and am already addicted to your cool grooves. I do accompany your tunes on my bodhran; there´s few that sounds better than bodhran and banjo. Is there any other source where you are playing these bluegrass-like irish tunes?
I like your playing.. I play melodic style so I can just enjoy this... my ? is: what kind of camera do you have that allows you to hook that mic up to it.. thanks.. K.
Is that a Stewart Macdonald Eagle aluminum pot banjo?
well thats fine pickin...keep the sound alive
You have got a gift
@sinjin480 I mean no offence with my little rant, and if I offend any of your senceabilitys, please forgive me.
Sorry for doubleposting, but I've been trying to decipher your version of cooley's reel but to no avail, could you perhaps share some pointers on the tuning and the strumming pattern? I noticed you are using your thumb quite often to hit other strings than the high g string.
The tabs are actually available on her website, here:
ruclips.net/video/2ZcvqU7EU5g/видео.html
and here:
banjomeetsworld.wordpress.com/?s=congress+reel
will the frog get royalties!!
The congress is way different from the real version. (I play it on fiddle)
You mention the tune is in A modal. Since it is in sawmill tuning the actual chord accompaniment would be (in it's simplest form) Dm and C or D Dorian. So is this tune D modal or A modal? I'm confused....
L Stephen Colby Cooleys is in E Dorian here, modulating to A Dorian for Congress. When she said A modal she was referring to the tuning not the key.
Yes, by A modal, she means that the banjo is tuned to sawmill (which is also known as G modal), [gDGCD] and capoed up two frets (so the banjo sounds aEADE).
That was shit hot.
Your domain seems to have expired so I can't get to the tabs!!!
banjomeetsworld.wordpress.com/?s=cooley
banjomeetsworld.wordpress.com/?s=congress
Intresting, but not irish sound )
And yet, I wonder how the first Irish immigrants to encounter and adopt the banjo played these traditional reels and jigs -- the style she's using (clawhammer) is very similar to the down-stroke style that would likely have been in use at the time, the style the Irish would have first encountered. I find it hard to believe that they immediately and anachronistically adapted the banjo to the plectrum, which I think no one would have dreamed of using to play a banjo at the time. They likely would have had to play their music very much in this style, and so no doubt the original "Irish sound" -- as far as the banjo is concerned -- may very well have been something like this.
The music constantly changes. It has been improvised upon since it was first played. Do you think hteese reels when played 'normaly' are the same as when they were first played? I am not Irish, I do respect Irish culture, I find your comment offfencive. I am a Newfoundlander, from a place that draws heavily on the Irish culture to make up its own, my family could be Irish (or for that matter Scottish or English) Where I am from makes no difference. Personal styles seem to be accecpted