A mix of Biguin, Mento and Calypso style, i realy like it. I'm a Caribean open back banjo beginner who try to readapt this wonderfull instrument in Martinique.
Ive been using the same technique for the past ~25 years, especially for the fast moving celtic reels (and with tonnes of onamentation similar to a celtic fiddler). I now almost exclusively play all notes above the 5th fret (fifth position) except for the open strings; using the second string as the primary lead. The first string is now primarily used for what would be 'up the neck' (when playing 'normally' down-the-neck). Double C tuning works best. Irish JIGS are surprisingly very easy to play due to minimum of finger motion of the striking hand. Lots a drop/double thumbing is needed to make it sound 'good'. A soft or very thin finger pick on the striuking finger will save wearing THOUGH the nail if you play regularly and with vigor.
He's holding his finger tips and nails essentially FLAT to the strings; and, only slightly presses and then slides the nails across the strings ... the note is sounded upon the 'release' of the nail from the string (an automatic pull-off). A very FAST Celtic 5 string technique ... and easy to play 'arpeggioed' doublets and triplets and other 'ornamentations' such as 'grace notes'. Even more awsome when all notes are played from the 5th position (5th fret of higher, rarely any string below the fith fret is sounded, except for an open string) ... using the second string as the 'lead' and mostly only for to use the first string for the normally higher notes (with minimum finger stretching or extreme hand motion for 'up the neck' - instead all the up the neck is adjacent to the second string. Great technique for using the banjo instead of a fiddle lead during a 'jam'. The are muliptle (alternate) chord possibilities especially when playing in double C tuning where the first string is only 2 steps (frets) higher in tone than the (lead) second string ==== and with LESS fingerboard EDGE damage when using lots of pull-offs. .
@@dirtbanjo I remember teaching you a bunch of clawhammer rolls years ago! The pinnacle of the teaching experience is when you show somebody something, they make it their own, take it to places you never would have thought to, and ultimately you can learn from them...what I"m trying to say is, you owe me a lesson! Keep up the good work, and I look forward to meeting up again somewhere down the road!
I hear the notes and still have no idea what you're doing as you pick out individual notes. I look at your right hand and I see the thumb moving but that's it. It's black magic dude.
Where have you been? I'm watching Molly Tuttle almost every day and thinking there's zero reason that guy Victor something or other shouldn't be right behind her. Your playing is magic but not enough people know it, YET!
This is incredible. Are you incorporating upstrokes in addition to the standard clawhammer downpicking? Your style is so unique I can't really compare it to anything else or quite figure out what you're doing.
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A mix of Biguin, Mento and Calypso style, i realy like it. I'm a Caribean open back banjo beginner who try to readapt this wonderfull instrument in Martinique.
Ive been using the same technique for the past ~25 years, especially for the fast moving celtic reels (and with tonnes of onamentation similar to a celtic fiddler). I now almost exclusively play all notes above the 5th fret (fifth position) except for the open strings; using the second string as the primary lead. The first string is now primarily used for what would be 'up the neck' (when playing 'normally' down-the-neck). Double C tuning works best.
Irish JIGS are surprisingly very easy to play due to minimum of finger motion of the striking hand. Lots a drop/double thumbing is needed to make it sound 'good'. A soft or very thin finger pick on the striuking finger will save wearing THOUGH the nail if you play regularly and with vigor.
Fantastic my man
Leading the way Victor. Great work!
That's the first time I've heard you say anything. Excellent banjo playing!
Truly personalized and creative and innovative. Thank you for being you.
Wow thank you
Thanks y’all
How are you doing that?!?! I can't for the life of me figure out what you are doing with that right hand... truly inspiring!! Bravo!!
He's holding his finger tips and nails essentially FLAT to the strings; and, only slightly presses and then slides the nails across the strings ... the note is sounded upon the 'release' of the nail from the string (an automatic pull-off). A very FAST Celtic 5 string technique ... and easy to play 'arpeggioed' doublets and triplets and other 'ornamentations' such as 'grace notes'. Even more awsome when all notes are played from the 5th position (5th fret of higher, rarely any string below the fith fret is sounded, except for an open string) ... using the second string as the 'lead' and mostly only for to use the first string for the normally higher notes (with minimum finger stretching or extreme hand motion for 'up the neck' - instead all the up the neck is adjacent to the second string. Great technique for using the banjo instead of a fiddle lead during a 'jam'. The are muliptle (alternate) chord possibilities especially when playing in double C tuning where the first string is only 2 steps (frets) higher in tone than the (lead) second string ==== and with LESS fingerboard EDGE damage when using lots of pull-offs. .
Wooooow!!! Tearing it up! 😬
Seriously awesome work!
That is sooo cool!
wow...nice work Victor!
Thanks Chris! man its been so long since we've jammed! you put me on such a journey!
@@dirtbanjo I remember teaching you a bunch of clawhammer rolls years ago! The pinnacle of the teaching experience is when you show somebody something, they make it their own, take it to places you never would have thought to, and ultimately you can learn from them...what I"m trying to say is, you owe me a lesson! Keep up the good work, and I look forward to meeting up again somewhere down the road!
Love it!
Wow could u do a lesson this technique????
Stay tuned for more info on that!
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I enjoyed that Victor. Thanks for sharing. Are you in Costa Rica now?
Glad to hear that Tom. I’m in Boston MA doing music school online
can i know how to do that?
I hear the notes and still have no idea what you're doing as you pick out individual notes. I look at your right hand and I see the thumb moving but that's it. It's black magic dude.
Where have you been? I'm watching Molly Tuttle almost every day and thinking there's zero reason that guy Victor something or other shouldn't be right behind her. Your playing is magic but not enough people know it, YET!
This is incredible. Are you incorporating upstrokes in addition to the standard clawhammer downpicking? Your style is so unique I can't really compare it to anything else or quite figure out what you're doing.
Indeed! I found a way to incorporate them into the clawhammer style. I'm going to be posting some info on lessons soon!
@@dirtbanjo that's awesome thank you!