Videos tagged with Fretless Banjo

Clifton Hicks provides an in-depth 'walkaround' of a unique Buckbee banjo, focusing on its unusual tone ring setup and historical patent. He details the instrument's construction, modifications, and acoustic properties, showcasing a blend of historical craftsmanship and personal restoration.

Clifton Hicks, an expert in traditional Appalachian music and historical reenactment, demonstrates his deep knowledge of 18th-century frontier living. The video showcases his performances of 'Pretty Polly' and 'East Virginia' on a fretless banjo, alongside a detailed account of his overnight stay in a Cherokee winter house at Fort Loudoun, Tennessee. Hicks provides insights into the structure's thermal efficiency, smoke ventilation, and his primitive morning coffee preparation, while also assessing his period-correct gear, including worn moccasins and a fire-damaged wool blanket.

This video showcases Clifton Hicks performing the traditional Appalachian tune 'Cacklin' Hen' on a fretless banjo. The performance highlights advanced clawhammer technique and the unique sound of a fretless instrument in a rustic setting.

This YouTube video, titled 'How to Get Better BANJO Slides,' features Clifton Hicks providing instruction on improving banjo sliding techniques. The description highlights that Hicks explains these techniques for both fretted and fretless banjos. It also heavily promotes his Patreon page for exclusive tablature, photos, and forum access, as well as his 'Banjo Heritage' online course, merchandise, and music streaming platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes), and donation options via PayPal.

This video features Dan Gellert playing "Eph Got a Coon" on a fretless 5-string banjo. The performance took place at Hagood Mill Historic Site on July 19, 2025. The description highlights the specific instrument and location, suggesting a focus on traditional or folk music performance.

This video showcases a handmade, fretless Kentucky mountain banjo built by Clifton Hicks. The description details the instrument's construction materials, including black walnut, red oak, red cedar, and wormy chestnut, with a natural goat skin head and hemp oil/beeswax finish. It highlights the absence of metal parts and power tools, emphasizing hand-tool craftsmanship. The video also promotes an upcoming Banjo Extravaganza event at Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens, SC, featuring musical presentations and live performances by various banjo artists.

This YouTube video features Matthew Govig performing the song "Barbara Allen" on a fretless gourd banjo. The description indicates that Govig likely learned this particular arrangement of the song from Noah Payne during a visit to Kentucky. The instrument itself is a traditional gourd banjo, handcrafted by Clifton Hicks. The video also promotes "Banjo Heritage," encouraging viewers to support it through Patreon, online courses, and merchandise.

This video showcases a performance of the song "Trouble on My Mind" played on a fretless gourd banjo handmade by the creator. The artist learned the tune from David Hurt and Rufus Crisp, and the instrument features a 4-string setup. The video description provides multiple links to the artist's Patreon, website, merchandise, and music platforms, encouraging viewer support and engagement. The tuning used is BBE♭F♯ at 432 Hz.

This video showcases the creation of a homemade fretless banjo, built by the creator in 2018. The description highlights the unique construction, featuring a 19th-century oak dry measure as the banjo's pot, reinforced with iron straps. While not considered the creator's best work, it is noted for its interesting construction and pleasing sound. The description also includes extensive promotional links for the creator's Patreon, website, merchandise, and streaming music platforms.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Rooster Crow Medley" by Uncle Dave Macon, which he identifies as a variation of the tune "Sally Goodin." He plays a fretless minstrel banjo tuned to eAEAB to emulate Macon's arrangement, noting that Macon likely used a gCGBD tuning for his recording. The description also provides links to a Patreon for tablature, a "Banjo Heritage" online course and forums, SubscribeStar, merchandise, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and a YouTube channel membership. Hashtags include #cliftonhicks, #banjoheritage, #banjo, #bluegrass, #americana, and #432hz.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing a solo rendition of the hymn "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" on a replica 1840s-style fretless "minstrel" banjo. The performance is tuned to 432 Hz. The description provides historical context for the hymn, mentioning its composer Robert Lowry and its first public performance. It also details the specific banjo used and the tuning, offering tablature and other resources through Patreon and Banjo Heritage. The video's primary focus is musical performance with a historical and instrument-specific emphasis.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing a song titled "Hook and Line" on a 4-string, fretless gourd banjo. The description provides links to Clifton Hicks' Patreon, Banjo Heritage website for online courses and forums, merchandise, Bandcamp and Spotify for music streaming, iTunes for music purchases, and donation links via PayPal and Venmo. It also mentions a YouTube membership option for the Banjo Heritage channel.