Banjo Hangout Newest 100 Clawhammer and Old-Time Songs

Played by the treasured fiddler of Kentucky, Clyde Davenport, this Tune of the Week introduced me to a second CD of field recordings I wouldn't have known about. This crooked tune is typical of Mr. Davenport's unique, but traditional Appalachian tunes with roots that usually go farther back across the sea.

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Played on a 10 3/4" vintage banjo. Old pot/New neck

Another one by Carolan. Banjo scordatura gDGCD

Bruce Molsky sings Piney Mountains, accompanying himself on fiddle with Joe Newberry singing harmony. This arrangement takes its melody from his vocals. People have asked for tab, which will be uploaded in the tab archive.

Three Forks of Hell, on Minstrel Banjo

Source recording: Arthur D Johnson

A banjophonic vision of this haunting Carolan's planxty played with some arpeggiated clawhammer. Standard G-tuning.