John Salyer's tune, played out of "Old-G" tuning. I pulled it out of another of my *.mp3's at the hangout: "Old G-athon" which has four other tunes with it.

I learned this beautiful arrangement from watching Dave Hum on YouTube. It is in the beautiful Double C tuning. I'm using a capo on the second fret, and on the seventh fret of the 5th string. Key of D. I tabbed out the song, which you'll find in the tabs area of the forum. For this recording I am using my Deering Goodtime Special banjo. Enjoy!

I learned this beautiful arrangement from watching Dave Hum on YouTube. It is in the beautiful Double C tuning. I'm using a capo on the second fret, and on the seventh fret of the 5th string. I tabbed out the song, which you'll find in the tabs area of the forum. For this recording I am using my Deering Calico banjo. I am playing along with Dave Hum's original backing track, which you can purchase at his family's website. Enjoy!

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

A modern composition of an old-timey tune. It's a bit challenging to play with its timing, but pleasant and lively. The "Golden Ticket" may have originated as a well-understood concept from the book and movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Alternative title: Sketch after a Tune by Gautier d'Espinal

As played by WV fiddler Ralph Roberts, recorded by Don Borchelt and Jimmy Triplett. John's Tune is short little tune and fun to hear and play. It's named after the fiddler's grandfather who began every fiddle session with it!