Videos tagged with gCGCE Tuning

This YouTube video provides a banjo lesson on the traditional tune "Love Somebody," also known as "Soldier's Joy." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, demonstrates two traditional approaches in different tunings, including a unique two-finger arrangement in gCGCE. The description highlights the tune's historical significance, particularly its preference among black musicians under the title "Love Somebody." The video also includes links to the instructor's various platforms for tabs, merchandise, and music.

This YouTube video is a clawhammer banjo lesson titled 'Cackling Hen'. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, shares a traditional dance tune learned from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky. He details the gCGCE relative tuning, also known as 'No-Finger C', and mentions his 1888 Luscomb banjo. The description also references the 'double shuffle' technique from east Kentucky, associated with Rufus Crisp, and provides various links for supporting his work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms. The tune itself is also known by alternative names like 'Hen Cackle' and 'Old Hen Cackled'.

This YouTube video features a performance of the tune "Cackling Hen" played on an 1888 Luscomb banjo. The creator, Clifton Hicks, details the specifications of his instrument, including a custom-carved solid maple bridge, Aquila Nylgut strings, and a medium goat skin head. The description also includes various links to his Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms, indicating a focus on promoting his musical work.

This video features a handmade, fretless mountain banjo crafted by Clifton Hicks. The instrument boasts a black walnut neck and a red oak pot. The performance showcases a tune titled "High Top Shoes" played in the gCGCE tuning, utilizing a thumb-lead and eCEGC fingerpicking style. The description also provides links to the artist's various platforms for purchasing music, supporting him on Patreon, and other social media connections.