Grandfather's Clock (Bluegrass Banjo)

“Grandfather’s Clock” is a song written in 1876 by Henry Clay Work. It is often performed in bluegrass jams and concerts. There are words to the song which are interesting-an old man’s clock served him faithfully, keeping perfect time; but when the man died the clock stopped, never to run again. Banjo players love the song because they get to make their banjos “chime” like a clock. Played in the key of A on a Deering Clawgrass 2 with backing track generated by Band-In-A-Box.

[@bradwalton3977]

Fantastic!

[@martinmcdermott2872]

I wish I had your talent....

[@Captain_Tree]

beautiful rendition

[@javiermonteagudo6085]

Impresionante. Congratulations. Muy buena versión.

[@charlotterogers8733]

Love your videos

[@williamgshippw.g1673]

On point….great arrangement….☮️🎶🔛🌎

[@tullysproductions908]

Really A Nice Job

[@ladycharsw]

Good music
. Thank you. 🙏❤️🙋 Charlotte and Roz are in Oregon and California

[@spoiledbabieuwu4980]

I like this alot, still as peaceful as the original

[@malalexander3515]

Love it. Thanks from 🇦🇺

[@strangsnsuch4765]

I love the harmonics!

[@johntemples9384]

Thanks. They're fun to do.

[@colinscarsbrook3638]

Lovely, John. You are my inspiration to keep trying to get some speed into my shaky old digits.

[@johntemples9384]

I appreciate your kind words of encouragement, Colin.

[@1JohnnyD]

Solid picking!

[@johntemples9384]

Much appreciated, John!

[@robertlonergan9401]

Now that's how to do a RUclips video! No messing about. Does what it says on the tin!

[@davidmartin1093]

Great arrangement and very well played John thanks. I have heard that clever run down lick you play at 1:12 before but have never figured it out in over 40 years..!!

[@johntemples9384]

Thank you, David. I have been playing that lick for so long I could not tell you what I am doing. You can use the YT settings to slow the video way down and probably get it. If not, let me know and I will work out the fingering on that run for you

[@suebursztynski2530]

Wow, who knew you could play that song as bluegrass?

[@MasonCroneMusic]

Very nice! Have you seen the video of Leroy Troy playing this clawhammer style? It's pretty funny.

[@johntemples9384]

I'll check it out. Thanks.

[@zacharyailes1678]

My goodness, if you have a Patreon page, I’d be happy to support this music!

[@johntemples9384]

I don't have a Patreon page, Zach. I try to keep things simple. But thanks for the offer.

[@susanmiller9596]

Good job

[@johntemples9384]

Thank you!