'bastard child' is a little harsh. It's just a evolution of a traditional instrument ... Things like this happen every day ... The bouzouki itself is an evolution of the tambura and comes from a very old tradition of long necked lutes from middle east, like buzuq (Turkey), tar (Iran) etc., probably 4000 BC.
I remember when Beth was first learning to play that thing...that is an 8-string Irish bouzouki, a bastard child of the Greek bouzouki...she is also a master of the 10-string Irish bouzouki as well as oboe and 4, 5 and 6 string bass.
An octave mandolin (or tenor mandola in Europe) is shorter with thicker strings. This instrument is an Irish bouzouki. Long strigs (just like a folk guitar) with extra light gauge for a lon sustain.
Inspirational , thank you what is the tuning , did you compose this , I wish I'd been there I would have been embarrassingly sycophantic .... and begged for a lesson ...after buying you a gingr beer of course Bon Chance
Just wait. Someday only a handful of random people will actually know the origin of the bouzouki. Even so, I greatly appreciate the fact that the great Johnny Moynihan has introduced the wonderful thing to the west. It's an amazing instrument.
Yes, the earth is round, which is why the usual distinction between east and west is often meaningless (especially when it comes to music, which is universal). ;)
holy mother of god!!! im in love!!! you are so interesting to watch. are you as interesting in person??? are you a maiden fan.. or was that some random choice??
yeah, she's one of the most entertaining performers I've ever seen live. Got to catch her here in Jackson, MS (Fenian's Pub), about two years ago or so. LMAO
Correct, this is her 8 string Bouzouki, (or her banjo as she describes it when boarding an airplane). She also has a 10 string bouzouki (lower course) and a new electric 8 string she's using on the new album..
Amazing.
Beth Patterson is one of the best performers of our time. This one single performance is simply....one single performance. Love you Beth!!!!
'bastard child' is a little harsh. It's just a evolution of a traditional instrument ... Things like this happen every day ...
The bouzouki itself is an evolution of the tambura and comes from a very old tradition of long necked lutes from middle east, like buzuq (Turkey), tar (Iran) etc., probably 4000 BC.
I remember when Beth was first learning to play that thing...that is an 8-string Irish bouzouki, a bastard child of the Greek bouzouki...she is also a master of the 10-string Irish bouzouki as well as oboe and 4, 5 and 6 string bass.
Tabs?........ Just kidding. Wonderful performance!
Greek byzantine sound 100%!
Ok this girl is an Elite performer " that melodie was captivating at the highest degree "🤔
That's not blues. It's some kinda Ali Baba/Sinbad the Sailor sh*t.
Still good tho.
Cool Rebetiko taxim
Very common Greek melody played with exceptional Irish attitude.
I could dance to the tune. Thanks
i am officially joining the Bethodist church...
love the Minor Key Eastern Sound ,Great playing ! I play GDAD ,whats the tuning )
Good feeling! Alot of musicians are missing that!
Dear Beth,What tuning are you?
Wow! I am amazed by how easy you made it look.
An octave mandolin (or tenor mandola in Europe) is shorter with thicker strings. This instrument is an Irish bouzouki. Long strigs (just like a folk guitar) with extra light gauge for a lon sustain.
In the U.K./Eire/Europe we call the US Octave Mandolin an Octave Mandola, not a Tenor Mandola that is a different instrument again.
what kind of bouzouki is that?
Wow 😮
Love her songs , tunes , personality - wow....
i thought it was a bouzouki, not a mandolin. maybe im wrong
It's an Irish bouzouki
How about, It's a Cittern....?
Opa!!!
Inspirational , thank you what is the tuning , did you compose this , I wish I'd been there I would have been embarrassingly sycophantic .... and begged for a lesson ...after buying you a gingr beer of course Bon Chance
Wow..Amazing...
Go Tyson Fury
WOW! You are amazing and totally inspiring! Now I better get back to practice :-) Literally!
Hi! Somebody know where i can find the tab of this tune?
Woah! Her left hand blurred at the end. Or was it the weed?
Likely Guitarra Portugesa, but played diferent way
Oui, on retrouve les origines orientales du bouzouki ! Bravo !
Bouzouki is also - and above all - an eastern instrument :-))
Just wait. Someday only a handful of random people will actually know the origin of the bouzouki. Even so, I greatly appreciate the fact that the great Johnny Moynihan has introduced the wonderful thing to the west. It's an amazing instrument.
Yes, the earth is round, which is why the usual distinction between east and west is often meaningless (especially when it comes to music, which is universal). ;)
Takes a lot of work to be this good.... excellent musicianship.
Hello, can you tell me how are you according ?
Wow, very nice, class player :D
Lovely Joe Foley bouzouki by the looks of it!
please visit Raleigh :)
Awesome!
wonderful, thanks for posting this.
Bravo!!! very nice
Fantastic.
Great tune! Did Beth write it?
its fucking EPIC!
muy lindo is right mi amigo!
so cool
THERE'S NO STOPPING HER!
:)
Wow!
Does anyone know her tuning?
Bellisimo!!!
INCREDIBLE!!!!
She rocks!!!
и красиво!!!
Geia sou Doll Beth with your great playing!!!
holy mother of god!!! im in love!!! you are so interesting to watch. are you as interesting in person??? are you a maiden fan.. or was that some random choice??
yeah, she's one of the most entertaining performers I've ever seen live. Got to catch her here in Jackson, MS (Fenian's Pub), about two years ago or so. LMAO
What's with the tounge?? Does Gene Simmons play zouk too?
Correct, this is her 8 string Bouzouki, (or her banjo as she describes it when boarding an airplane). She also has a 10 string bouzouki (lower course) and a new electric 8 string she's using on the new album..