Videos tagged with gourdbanjo

This video explores an unconventional approach to building a gourd banjo by using cobbler's pegs, specifically lemonwood, as an alternative to hardwood tacks or upholstery nails. The creator highlights this choice as a more historically informed and aesthetically pleasing option. The description also provides guidance on using shellac to seal the gourd, recommending a two-coat application with light sanding in between. Additional links are provided for Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, and PayPal.

This video showcases an early American gourd banjo handmade by the creator. It features performances of traditional tunes like 'Johnson Boys' and 'Hook and Line,' learned from notable old-time musicians. The description provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, PayPal, and merch site, highlighting their involvement in preserving banjo heritage and traditional Appalachian music. The content focuses on historical musical instruments and performance.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing "Shortnin' Bread" on a fretless gourd banjo that he handmade. He learned the tune from a recording by Lewis "Big Sweet" Hairston, featured on the Smithsonian Folkways album "Black Banjo Songsters of North Carolina and Virginia." The banjo is tuned to gDGBD. The description also provides links to Clifton Hicks' Patreon, website, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal.