This style of clawhammer I really only use on stage. Very little melody is played except in the break. I got this song from my dad, who got it from my grandma, who probably got it from the Osborne Brothers.

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It's interesting that William Sydney Mount, the famous painter of The Banjo Player, had in his notes and diary this version of Oh Susannah in 1848, the same year that Stephen Foster published the song, too. I'm enjoying studying the great painter who was also a dedicated fiddler.

A tune from Alan Munde's Banjo Sandwich album. Key of F.

Joe Osborn, Banjo. Dave Stevens, Guitar, John Bishop guest on Bass. The Two-Man Four-Hand String Banjo circa 1975.

Supporting ''Eddy Davis' '' 4St. forum topic, ''Modern Jazz Videos.''

This 1932 memorable jazz ''Duke'' classic played on plectrum banjo.

Key Ab, tuning CGBD. - - thanks for tunin' in. - - Don.

Sad song. From Cousin Emmy, Roscoe Holcomb, and Frank Proffitt. G tuning, two-finger thumb lead. Rose Maddox recorded a lighthearted version.

Jazz song from an old broadway play