Mark Rocka
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Banjo Ben Clark Waypoints lesson discovery
Discovered this neat little trick while studying Banjo Ben’s Waypoints lessons.
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Відео

Beaumont Rag lesson from banjobenclark.com
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This was a fun lesson with some cool little twists. Plus, it’s play in C!
Bill Cheatham melodic lesson from Banjo Ben Clark
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This one was deceptively difficult for some reason. Memorization was easy enough, but getting my fingers to go where they needed to was almost asking too much. I hope I don’t forget this one.
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear banjo lesson from Banjo Ben Clark
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear banjo lesson from Banjo Ben Clark
Wreck of the Old 97 lesson from BanjoBenClark.com
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I don’t know how it was for others, but this was a deceptively tough lesson for me. I thought I’d have it nailed down in a day and it took a week. I did write the last verse, though, which ended up being the easiest to commit to memory.
Keep on the Sunny Side banjo lesson from BanjoBenClark.com
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Keep on the Sunny Side banjo lesson from BanjoBenClark.com
Just skip 2 frets
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Sometimes the obvious is right under my nose.
Pickin’ with The Purple Hulls - 2022 Edition
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I always pester theses young ladies to pick a song with me and they always happily oblige. This one is New Moon, which is one of my favorite songs they do.
Peaches and Cream with Alan Munde
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Peaches and cream is one of the first banjo tunes I can ever remember hearing as a kid. My first teacher, Paul Rafferty is a big Alan Munde fan and talked about Alan’s technique often. It never crossed my mind that I’d actually get to play this tune with Alan one day. What a gift this was!
Kilgore, TX Banjo Ben Cabin Camp. Hard Times with half of Spillwater Drive and a Purple Hull.
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I asked Jake and Adam if I could pick one of their songs with them for fun. They said yes, and then put me front and center on stage. 😬😳😲 Totallly humbled and honored to pick with musicians of this caliber.
Deering Calico banjo from Fuller’s Vintage Guitars
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A big thanks to Mike Fuller at Fuller’s Vintage Guitars for the sweet deal I got on this amazing Deering Calico 5 string banjo. It sounds amazing! If you’re in Houston, go check out his store. You won’t be sorry.
Peaches & Cream - a Banjo Ben Clark lesson
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This is an old Alan Munde song, one of the first bluegrass tunes I ever remember hearing as a kid. Ben Clark made this lesson a few weeks ago and I’m finally getting around to learning it.
New Banjo Ben Banjo Strings on a Twanger
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Just put on a fresh set of Banjo Ben’s brand new banjo strings. To be honest, I’ve been playing Elixir Nanoweb 9s for so long I was worried I would like these non-coated 10s. I was pleasantly surprised at the tone they gave me, and it didn’t take long to get used to the feel of the missing coating. At 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of the Elixirs, I think I might stick with Ben’s strings from now on. Chec...
Banjo Ben’s Make a Break - first attempt
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Ben’s make a break lesson is all about finding the melody, then working in rolls and licks around it. This is my first attempt with fairly simple rolls.
Cumberland Gap - Banjo Ben Clark lesson
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Cumberland Gap - Banjo Ben Clark lesson
Shenandoah Breakdown with Elixier lights on a Gold Tone Twanger
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Shenandoah Breakdown with Elixier lights on a Gold Tone Twanger
Cool ending tag from Tommy Drake found on Facebook
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Cool ending tag from Tommy Drake found on Facebook
Shenandoah Breakdown - Banjo Ben Clark lesson
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Shenandoah Breakdown - Banjo Ben Clark lesson
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Never Gonna Let Me Go
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Never Gonna Let Me Go
Pickin’ With The Purple Hulls - 2020 edition
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Pickin’ With The Purple Hulls - 2020 edition
Banjo Ben’s 2020 Cabin Camp - Fireflies
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Banjo Ben’s 2020 Cabin Camp - Fireflies
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Love of the Mountains
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Love of the Mountains
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Girl From West Virginia
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Girl From West Virginia
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Welcome To West Texas
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Welcome To West Texas
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Grandma’s Garden
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Grandma’s Garden
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Cotton Fields
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Cotton Fields
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Old Joe Clark
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Old Joe Clark
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - New Moon Over My Shoulder
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - New Moon Over My Shoulder
Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Pathway of Teardrops
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Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp 2020 - Pathway of Teardrops

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @danialirfan8847
    @danialirfan8847 5 днів тому

    To much racing

  • @charlesjohnson4544
    @charlesjohnson4544 26 днів тому

    Excellent Tone

  • @wctyre49
    @wctyre49 Місяць тому

    Still don't sound as good as the Arch Top but good job playing.

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Місяць тому

      @@wctyre49 yeah, that archtop was something special, tone wise, but this RB800 is special to me. It’s the very banjo my teacher used to tech me to play back when I was 13 years old. And I don’t me the same model. I mean it was my teacher’s banjo. It has a lot of sentimental value to me.

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans Місяць тому

    If that don't saw you off at the knees, you're knees can't be sawed lol! So good.

  • @alanstordal5621
    @alanstordal5621 2 місяці тому

    Hi !!! 😇🕊️🥰✨🥰✨🥰✝️😇

  • @alanwann9318
    @alanwann9318 5 місяців тому

    This how i would like to play.

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! I like the slow pace of this song so much. Banjo Ben did a great job on it.

  • @judwatkins9478
    @judwatkins9478 5 місяців тому

    Music that touches my soul!! Mighty fine!

  • @chrisross-fd3fo
    @chrisross-fd3fo 5 місяців тому

    pops thought this was the goofiest thing and would try to do it

  • @MrBigPipesYT
    @MrBigPipesYT 6 місяців тому

    Cool trick, thanks for sharing 🪕

  • @williamrallis83
    @williamrallis83 7 місяців тому

  • @allenblair705
    @allenblair705 8 місяців тому

    Boy Howdy!!!!! Cool them strings down!!! Seriously, great picking!

  • @andyorr1304
    @andyorr1304 9 місяців тому

    Perfecto!

  • @chuckvandyke9918
    @chuckvandyke9918 9 місяців тому

    Nice work,, sounds really great!

  • @ChiefBowels
    @ChiefBowels 9 місяців тому

    Good smooth roll

  • @GunnarSalyer
    @GunnarSalyer 9 місяців тому

    Nice pickin! It's good to hear you play again!

  • @BanjoBen
    @BanjoBen 9 місяців тому

    Great job, brother.

  • @chance1986
    @chance1986 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful arrangement and excellently played. Well done.

  • @susanmiller9596
    @susanmiller9596 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff. Did u write it out in tab ? I'm still a beginner Thanks ❤

  • @susanmiller9596
    @susanmiller9596 10 місяців тому

    Very clear and sharp notes. Any pointers?

  • @susanmiller9596
    @susanmiller9596 10 місяців тому

  • @reillyrussell829
    @reillyrussell829 10 місяців тому

    Incredible!

  • @sweetee123
    @sweetee123 10 місяців тому

    Wow Mark! You play an excellent banjo!

  • @dougshelton69
    @dougshelton69 10 місяців тому

    Bend em boi😮

  • @donmiller61
    @donmiller61 Рік тому

    One of my favorites (but I don’t know the words 😂)

  • @renovo56
    @renovo56 Рік тому

    Totally raceist, people who live in the backwoods are a lot more civilized than the criminals and thugs that live in the cities.

  • @terrylemaster-pickinonjesu7472

    Awesome y’all

  • @susanmiller9596
    @susanmiller9596 Рік тому

    Good stuff❤

  • @DanAshby
    @DanAshby Рік тому

    Awesome!

  • @154rjr
    @154rjr Рік тому

    Wow ! I loved your version of Lonesome Road Blues.

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      Thanks! I can't take credit for the version, though. That's Alan Munde's take on it.

  • @esa6321
    @esa6321 Рік тому

    What program did you use to put this together?

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      Mac's GarageBand for the multitrack audio. LightWorks free version for the video.

  • @stephenkonefal276
    @stephenkonefal276 Рік тому

    Right fine picking and singing

  • @RobertoAlejandroT
    @RobertoAlejandroT Рік тому

    I would like to play the guitar like Penny Lea, the double bass like Mark Rocka, and the banjo like Katy Lou.

  • @RobertoAlejandroT
    @RobertoAlejandroT Рік тому

    You deserve it Mark...! Great musician and a very Good person.

  • @RobertoAlejandroT
    @RobertoAlejandroT Рік тому

    You almost reached the level of Katy Lou Clark

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      That’s some mighty high praise! I don’t think it’s deserved, but I’ll thank you just the same. :)

  • @RobertoAlejandroT
    @RobertoAlejandroT Рік тому

    Extraordinario!!

  • @RobertoAlejandroT
    @RobertoAlejandroT Рік тому

    Increíble...! Asombroso. These girls are wonderfull and you are at the level, Mark

  • @severinneukom
    @severinneukom Рік тому

    Sounds so good! Love your clean playing!

  • @snakeroll
    @snakeroll Рік тому

    That was awesome and so much fun to watch!! Great job! (Got me a Twanger last week, too)

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      Thanks! Congrats on your Twanger! I love mine.

  • @larrysavage5905
    @larrysavage5905 Рік тому

    ALWAYS BRINGS ME BACK TO THE BANJO CAMPS. WHEN I NEED A BOOST TO PRACTICING, I TURN TO THE PURPLE HULLS AND BANJO BEN CAMP VIDEOS.

  • @larrygerbrandt6363
    @larrygerbrandt6363 Рік тому

    that was awesome, good playing.

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 Рік тому

    Good picking young man earl would be proud

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      Thank Dave! Hope I get to see you at a camp again soon.

  • @declanlyden3313
    @declanlyden3313 Рік тому

    That's great! Is it BanjoBenClark's version? Sounds just like him!

  • @mrdogmoon
    @mrdogmoon Рік тому

    I would have loved to have been there

  • @jameslee5405
    @jameslee5405 Рік тому

    Sounds great 👍....

  • @Mangans
    @Mangans Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @brentnearhood8874
    @brentnearhood8874 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @itsokaytobestupid827
    @itsokaytobestupid827 Рік тому

    Incredibly even picking, great work

  • @Sundance56
    @Sundance56 Рік тому

    Same. I took on this challenge a couple years ago. Never finished the melodic adds portion to my satisfaction, but it was fun and I was happy with it. Great job, that sounded good Mark!🙂

    • @markrocka8718
      @markrocka8718 Рік тому

      Thanks! I wish I knew why I had such a tough time with it, but I could also feel my skills growing as the muscle memory was kicking in. That was pretty cool!

  • @nathanlester5054
    @nathanlester5054 Рік тому

    Is that the,Twanger?

  • @nathanlester5054
    @nathanlester5054 Рік тому

    Really nice!