G'day Jim from South Australia, I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas break and you are doing well. I joined your channel a fair while ago but I have to admit I've had the banjo hanging for (much too long) a time. My grandchildren found it in my 'man cave' a few weeks ago and they "love the tune it makes Poppy!" so I've re-discovered my love for it. Whenever I'm feeling a bit blue, I play it and I find it is a wonderful thing to make me take life less seriously even for just a small time. I'm a military veteran and I've had my struggles but just watching your videos makes me smile, you are what we'd call in Australia a " great bloke" and I thank you for this channel, probably my happiest place on UA-cam. I think I've found my next tune, I'm still realistically a beginner although I can manage a few tunes I've learned from you. You are just a wonderful human and I thank you for doing this, y'all ;)
YES! I know it's an odd entry point but my brother showing me John Hartford years ago was a big inspiration for me to pick up the 5 string. Thanks for the lesson Jim!
I liked, subbed, and decided to learn this tune first! I am just getting back into it after like 10 years giving it up. Its coming back pretty nicely thanks to you. You should get a deal with Recording King. Thanks to you I bought one like yours. (The Mad 35)
Just bought my first banjo last month, and have been looking for help to learn john hartford song all over the internet. Thank you so much, you’re doing the lords work♥️♥️
Hello , Jim I took your advice and found a good banjo that suits me Now I will choose a few tunes to pick , just like I did when I learned claw banjo From you " New Railroad '' Well ''Steam Powered Areoplane '' Is my first for 3 finger. I thank you for your site Ok off to fry some Okra ....... sure enuf
Great lesson! To tack onto your point about that melodic lick (at 8:15) being usable in lots of places, one way I use it is as a variation for the first line of New Camptown Races, especially coming out of the B part.
I bet about 100 of those views are from me coming back to this video to work on the song more. Uts very challenging for me, i likely bit off more than I could chew.....but I'm chewin'! 🤣 Thanks for the videos! They're trie gems and so very helpful.
Jim, Love your lessons. Bought the tab for Steam Powered Aeroplane. The tab doesn't include the cords. Most tab dosent and being an intermediate player this hurdle can make it tough to cord along and sing those great lyrics. In for a penny in for a pound! I should be able to figure it out but if you have the key and cords that would help. Regards, Ed in Florida.
Jim, Do you have a tab For your steam powered aeroplane? I've been working through it but it would be faster for me to.work off the video and tab? Jim I am so very grateful for this and all of you lessons Respect and Regards, Ed
Hi Jim! great series sir! Your tutorials are interesting and your manner easy to listen to. one off topic question? what are the silver cases behind you (I think they are covering banjo cases) are those to protect the banjo cases and/or to keep the temperature and humidity levels more balanced inside the case?
Reminds me a little bit of lonesome pine... im still working on that, but the melodic part seems to difficult for me. I can play it, but not as fast that i want to play it.. i dont know how long a have to practice it..
Wow Jim, that sounds really nice. It’s too much for me to retain. I started to try it. You’re still teaching very, very well but I’m beginning to think I’m too old to learn banjo. I’m not a senior citizen, but I’m 45. Man, I wish I would’ve bought this banjo 30 years ago. I’m getting discouraged. I want to play this banjo so badly.
This isn't really an easy song. Don't be so hard on yourself. The timing is a bit complex too. Keep at it playing, focus on the basics, and practice as much as you can
I heard this song and am SO hooked on it. I have been looking at every rendition of this from everyone, really like this one.
Glad you like it.
Excellent version Jim. I purchased your tab. I just have learn the vocal part. John is a true legend.
Thanks! You can do it.
G'day Jim from South Australia, I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas break and you are doing well. I joined your channel a fair while ago but I have to admit I've had the banjo hanging for (much too long) a time. My grandchildren found it in my 'man cave' a few weeks ago and they "love the tune it makes Poppy!" so I've re-discovered my love for it. Whenever I'm feeling a bit blue, I play it and I find it is a wonderful thing to make me take life less seriously even for just a small time. I'm a military veteran and I've had my struggles but just watching your videos makes me smile, you are what we'd call in Australia a " great bloke" and I thank you for this channel, probably my happiest place on UA-cam.
I think I've found my next tune, I'm still realistically a beginner although I can manage a few tunes I've learned from you. You are just a wonderful human and I thank you for doing this, y'all ;)
Thanks for letting me be a part of your banjo journey!
YES! I know it's an odd entry point but my brother showing me John Hartford years ago was a big inspiration for me to pick up the 5 string. Thanks for the lesson Jim!
Thanks for watching 😊
Billy failing does and amazing cover of this song! Love to see you playing some John , Jim!
thanks?
Thanks Jimbo!!
Just got obsessed with John Hartford stuff.
It’s fun!!
I liked, subbed, and decided to learn this tune first! I am just getting back into it after like 10 years giving it up. Its coming back pretty nicely thanks to you. You should get a deal with Recording King. Thanks to you I bought one like yours. (The Mad 35)
Thanks for the sub!
Woo-hoo! This is one of my favorite tunes! I'm stoked to start working on this!
Be sure to post a video!
Sure, just give me a couple years to get it down. ☺
Just bought my first banjo last month, and have been looking for help to learn john hartford song all over the internet. Thank you so much, you’re doing the lords work♥️♥️
Happy to help!
Thanks Jim. Got it. Loving the melodic style mate. Your Australian friend Kain....
Awesome 😎
Great tune and Great shirt! East Nash Grass kicks ass!
Thanks ☺️
Holy cow, Ive wanted to learn this song for years!
THANKS JIM!!
Glad I could help 😎
Hello , Jim
I took your advice and found a good banjo that suits me
Now I will choose a few tunes to pick , just like I did when I learned claw banjo
From you " New Railroad ''
Well ''Steam Powered Areoplane '' Is my first for 3 finger.
I thank you for your site
Ok off to fry some Okra ....... sure enuf
Thanks for the video Jim!
You bet!
This is so, so great to have instruction for this!!! Thank you again, Mr. Pamkey!!
Glad I can help!
What a nice surprise Jim. This wasn’t here last time I was looking for lessons on this song
Glad I posted it. 😊
Great lesson! To tack onto your point about that melodic lick (at 8:15) being usable in lots of places, one way I use it is as a variation for the first line of New Camptown Races, especially coming out of the B part.
That’s a great place for that lick!
Hey Jim, I dropped you a few bucks for the tab. It’s a little out of my skill range right now but it’s a nice goal! Really liked this one bud!
Thanks!!!
Great choice and thanks Jimbo!~
Very excited to jump in on this one!
You can do it!
Class as always jim 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks!
Some tasty bits here! Thanks Jim!👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all your help ❤
Thanks for letting me help!
Oh this one is lovely and I almost have it. Thanks Jim😁💟💜💟
Wonderful!
Great tune
Thanks!
Pankey plays Hartford - what an excellent combination. Did you ever John, Jim?
Thanks! I met John on a couple of occasions. :)
I bet about 100 of those views are from me coming back to this video to work on the song more. Uts very challenging for me, i likely bit off more than I could chew.....but I'm chewin'! 🤣 Thanks for the videos! They're trie gems and so very helpful.
You can do it!
Amazing! Thanks. Always wanted to learn this one!
Glad I could help
Greetings from Switzerland
Grüezi
Jim, Love your lessons. Bought the tab for Steam Powered Aeroplane. The tab doesn't include the cords. Most tab dosent and being an intermediate player this hurdle can make it tough to cord along and sing those great lyrics. In for a penny in for a pound! I should be able to figure it out but if you have the key and cords that would help.
Regards, Ed in Florida.
Thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime this might help: mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=117713
Awesome
Thanks 😊
Jim,
Do you have a tab For your steam powered aeroplane?
I've been working through it but it would be faster for me
to.work off the video and tab?
Jim I am so very grateful for this and all of you lessons
Respect and Regards, Ed
wildjimbo.sellfy.store/p/steam-powered-aereo-plane/
Thanks awesome ❤
You're welcome 😊
Hi Jim! great series sir! Your tutorials are interesting and your manner easy to listen to. one off topic question? what are the silver cases behind you (I think they are covering banjo cases) are those to protect the banjo cases and/or to keep the temperature and humidity levels more balanced inside the case?
I got them back in the 90s from a company called climate case. You’re right, they’re thermal protection.
@@JimPankey thanks Jim! I’ll see if they’re still available. Keep up the good work!
Reminds me a little bit of lonesome pine... im still working on that, but the melodic part seems to difficult for me. I can play it, but not as fast that i want to play it.. i dont know how long a have to practice it..
Yup! Has some similarities. Might even be related to Carolina in the Pines….
Oh, yes..
Nice shirt!
One of my favorites !
Nice
Thanks
Stole some stuff😊
Awesome 😎
WOW GREAT LESSON JIM! Thank You t!!! this is the guy and style I so dearly admire ! Just EXCELLENT stuff and the LICK !
Thanks 😊
Banjos are pretty plankey
Wow Jim, that sounds really nice. It’s too much for me to retain. I started to try it. You’re still teaching very, very well but I’m beginning to think I’m too old to learn banjo. I’m not a senior citizen, but I’m 45. Man, I wish I would’ve bought this banjo 30 years ago. I’m getting discouraged. I want to play this banjo so badly.
Might be beyond where you are currently. Definitely not too old.
This isn't really an easy song. Don't be so hard on yourself. The timing is a bit complex too. Keep at it playing, focus on the basics, and practice as much as you can