Videos tagged with Grandpa Hudson

This YouTube video provides a banjo lesson for the traditional folk song "Last Gold Dollar" (also known as "Mole In the Ground"). The lesson focuses on a gCGCD tuning, a common open tuning in traditional banjo playing, often lowered to match the singer's voice. The description delves into the song's history, its connection to singer Orgus "Grandpa" Hudson, and a notable recording by Dock Boggs. It also highlights the tradition of singing while playing the banjo and explores various banjo playing styles and related musical traditions. The content is primarily educational for banjo players interested in old-time and folk music.