Waterbound is perfect for Dulcimere .. I might try "baggpipe tunning" dd d D before inonian C but it will sound great on that instrument .. Have a blast ..
Many, many thanks Guy for this video which I have re visited after a long while and managed to get a grip of this beautiful song now as I’ve been playing and recording in a lowered tuning(double A#) for a while now and it all makes sense to me now! Another banjo purchase certainly helped motivate me also. 👌🎶
I missed this tutorial after learning from your other video and I've been trying to figure out how to throw some variation into the tune. I'm no literate musician but it feels like the whole melody is a progression of 1/8th notes, which makes it difficult to add to the tune without taking something away and making it sound like a different song. This is great though. Really stepped-up my presentation of the song, these chords really let me explore the emotions of the tune. If that seems like something some goober would say after getting high and picking around on the banjer... well... it is.
Guy, many thanks for this - at last I've got it! That tuning has made all the difference. I really enjoy your videos and the banjo sounds great. Thanks again :)
H I Guy..A huge thanks for this...I will try to tune my steel string banjo (I am an 'old man ' beginner) to this tuning and hopefully learn to play this song I love so much. SUbscribed for return.
I fell in love with Bailey Cooke's version of this song, though I can't figure out the tuning she's in for the life of me... it has a very unique sound
Hello 1203 .Yep she is using Cumberland Gap Tuning .She is playing it tuned just like Dirk but up the neck 4 frets at a#GCFG (from regular pitch Dirk has lowered the strings as well for his take way down to E ) .It is Sawmill tuning with the 5th string dropped to be in tune with the first string at third fret .. Also: She is playing it without going to the 4 chords on the word "bright" ..She like most of my takes stayed away from the sub Doniant 4 and exchanges it for the realitive minor to the Tonic .. All the best , Guy ...
Thanks for saying this .. I used to be able to add a note on the clip but not anymore .It is forth String second Fret .. You are correct ... Old brain missfire
I could forego all other television from now on and just watch this. gorgeous.
I've been playing around in several different tunings and didn't think of dropping the 5th string, thank you for posting this lesson!
Wonderful instructions - i have seen many many versions in error - different key different tunings, this is just wonderful
Yep about half of them are mine :)
Hey Guy, great stuff. Thanks for being gracious enough to share.
This is just fabulous! Thoroughly enjoy your playing. A perfectly concise lesson too. Thank you.
Guy, I am so glad I ran across this! Really hauntingly wonderful, and I c an't wait to try it.
A great explanation and demonstration. Thank you. I love the sound of the nylgut strings.
This is VERY good info. Waterbound is one of my favorite songs. Thanks for putting this together.
Thank you Guy! I’m trying to apply this to the Mt Dulcimer. This will help a lot!
Waterbound is perfect for Dulcimere .. I might try "baggpipe tunning" dd d D before inonian C but it will sound great on that instrument .. Have a blast ..
Thanks for the tutorials and for making me discover Dirk Powell and its beautiful tune :-)
DIrk's song is so powerful in it's starkness.. I have been fascinated with this one for years now ... Thanks for the note , Yours Guy
Many, many thanks Guy for this video which I have re visited after a long while and managed to get a grip of this beautiful song now as I’ve been playing and recording in a lowered tuning(double A#) for a while now and it all makes sense to me now! Another banjo purchase certainly helped motivate me also. 👌🎶
Thank you so much for posting this. You have explained this so well. Cheers Guy.
Thanks so much
Thanks for this! Helped me learn the song, but also! I really love your whole persona. Super groovy and fun. :)
I missed this tutorial after learning from your other video and I've been trying to figure out how to throw some variation into the tune. I'm no literate musician but it feels like the whole melody is a progression of 1/8th notes, which makes it difficult to add to the tune without taking something away and making it sound like a different song. This is great though. Really stepped-up my presentation of the song, these chords really let me explore the emotions of the tune. If that seems like something some goober would say after getting high and picking around on the banjer... well... it is.
Guy, many thanks for this - at last I've got it! That tuning has made all the difference. I really enjoy your videos and the banjo sounds great. Thanks again :)
It was a long time getting this straight in my head hand and ears .. All the best , Guy
Thanks for taking the time to break this song down. What a help!
thank you Guy< I've been wanting a little bit of basic music theory! What a beautiful rendition, love it!
Thanks much for the lesson, Guy!
fantastic
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Always liked this tune..thanks for the instructive video.. You're looking fit and healthy.. Maybe a fitness video next?
Best wishes,
Tony.
Its just making pots by the ton .... Glad to hear from you as always .. We have quite a few years now.. All the best , Guy
Thanks Guy !!
Well done
Thanks, I am still a newbie, and trying to learn by ear, but sometimes I need a boost!
excellent,
H I Guy..A huge thanks for this...I will try to tune my steel string banjo (I am an 'old man ' beginner) to this tuning and hopefully learn to play this song I love so much. SUbscribed for return.
Thank you very much
Hi Guy, thanks a lot for showing this, it's so good. Would you happen to have notes with chords for this ? Cheers Hans
Hello Hans ..Sorry this is all just shapes and by ear .. All the best , Guy
Sounds wonderful Guy!!!
I fell in love with Bailey Cooke's version of this song, though I can't figure out the tuning she's in for the life of me... it has a very unique sound
Hello 1203 .Yep she is using Cumberland Gap Tuning .She is playing it tuned just like Dirk but up the neck 4 frets at a#GCFG (from regular pitch Dirk has lowered the strings as well for his take way down to E ) .It is Sawmill tuning with the 5th string dropped to be in tune with the first string at third fret .. Also: She is playing it without going to the 4 chords on the word "bright" ..She like most of my takes stayed away from the sub Doniant 4 and exchanges it for the realitive minor to the Tonic .. All the best , Guy ...
@@guywolff You're a life saver, Guy! It's been bothering me for ages. I've never messed with cumberland gap tuning, but now I've got no excuse ;)
What's going on at 3:15? That fingering instruction is mixed up, right? Anyways, thanks for the upload.
Thanks for saying this .. I used to be able to add a note on the clip but not anymore .It is forth String second Fret .. You are correct ... Old brain missfire
Do you have a tab for this version. Thank you.
Sorry I never learned how to do that ..Ear learning is worth the work though ... All the best , Guy . This song almost plays itself :)