Clinch Mountain Backstep (Ralph’s lick in the A part explained)
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Trying to help out anybody trying to figure out Ralph’s technique on the A part of this number. You don’t have to fret the “ghost note” with your pinky like I did… you can use your ring finger… whatever is more comfortable. Also you can choose how much you “accent” the “ghost note” too… I do it pretty hard in the video to make it clearer for you to hopefully hear and understand what’s going on! Sorry if I kept dragging it on too long… just trying to help hahaha! Hopefully anybody who seeks this out will already have been picking it some way or have some grasp on the number already!
Who doesn't love Ralph and Earl? Love both styles. Can't get rid of those Banjo "Earworms"! Once they've got you, theres no turning back
I agree %100! 👍
Jusr discovered and subscribed to your great channel, and very many thanks for this illuminating video. Growing up in England in the 1960s, there were only a few records and Pete Seeger's folk banjo book to start us off! Bill Clifton, who lived here for for a few years, was amazingly helpful to many of us fans and players; he brought several American bluegrass and old-time musicians over on tours, and we did get to see the Stanley Brothers early in 1966.
I learned Clinch Mountain Backstep off Bill's tape of the original 78, which he kindly let me copy, and I was immediately fascinated by the music of the little section you feature in the video - it seemed to me to encapsulate perfectly the sound of a stream tumbling down the mountain! Needless to say, I didn't solve the mystery, though I got a similar sound using a pull-off from 5th to 3rd fret on the 3rd string, but I somehow knew that that wasn't the way Ralph played it ... only now, having seen your video, and looking more closely at the video of Ralph and Carter on Pete Seeger's show, do I understand it properly!
I'll enjoy looking through your other videos now - again, many thanks for this one!
You are very welcome! And thank you for sharing your story and subscribing!👍
I'm 73 and have played banjo for 45 years. A lot of people say I play just like him and I take that as the ultimate compliment. I know, however, that I'm not pulling it off just the same way he does. The Clinch Mountain Backstep is my favorite and I pull it off well enough but I am fascinated to learn just how, exactly, that pull off or pinch is done! I'm tickled to death to have stumbled into your excellent video. You're flat right and it's explained so well! Thanks so much.
Thank you sir! The fact that this helped you is the ultimate compliment and why I made this little video! 45 years huh? I’m betting you are a well versed player! Thanks for stopping by!👍
thanks for this!.///// played all my life ( I am 75 ) and this one always stumped me!
You are very welcome! Glad I could hopefully help!👍
this just helped me understand the tune so much better thank you so much my man
No problem partner!👍
I've slowed some of Ralph's licks down to 50% and still can't figure out what he's doing. And I absolutely hate tablature. Thanks man! You've helped me move up in my banjo
Thank you friend!👍
Best explanation ive seen of the ghost note. Nice video
Thanks a lot!👍
Great job Outlaw. Best Stanley picker out there.
Ah I don’t know all about that buddy! But thank you!👍
Ralph was very underrated among some musicians. But I’ll tell you, in his day playing with him was like being on stage with a drummer. Most rhythmic right hand ever.
Yes he was unorthodox. But as you make clear his playing was not uncomplicated.
Well spoken!👍
@@thebanjooutlaw Incidentally one of my favorite banjo players, Sammy Shelor, told me that he is a big Ralph Stanley fan. This may seem odd at first, but I’ve been on stage with Sammy a few times and he has a rhythmic quality very similar to Ralph. Cuts a wide groove if you know what I mean.
You’re doing important work. Not many players can do what you’re doing. Exceedingly few in fact. My dad played close to Ralph but without your technical knowledge and general high level of musicianship.
@@CAROLUSPRIMA that’s a pretty awesome story and a very high compliment! I sure appreciate it a lot! Thanks for listening!👍
Hey Banjo Outlaw,
Very good job patiently explaining & demonstrating the classic Ralph Stanley technique. 🪕👍
Appreciate it!👍
Thanks man .. was very helpful indeed
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Well explained and well shown my friend ….I always thought it was to advanced for me ….but now I will have a go 👍🏴
Thanks and good luck with it friend!👍
Great explanation!
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Thank you Sir for sharing. I’ve watched a few of your videos, awesome playing.
Thanks a lot!👍
8:40 Love that part you showed with the index and middle finger on fifth string fifth fret ,,,im gonna use that,,,,,,,,Thank you
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I really appreciate this video. I'm new to the banjo and love Ralph Stanley's style. this helps so much.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you, and you’re welcome!👍
Hi Outlaw
I have been trying to get that Stanley sound for this tune for months you made it so easy looking. I also so did not know that it was capo at the second fret ? I would like to know if you have a tab. for this tune? Thanks for sharing this tip for us pickers who love playing Stanley style.
I think most people I've heard play it play it like your first example but I like Ralphs' style better...thanks for sharing,ill be trying that out!
Thanks! And you are welcome!👍
Nice info-will use to smooth it out…..☮️🎶🔛🌎
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Hi Big yes… We love it...
good job explaining
Thanks!👍
I’m just starting to learn 3 finger banjo, and I’d rather learn Stanley style from the start (just prefer that sound personally), but it’s so dadgum hard to find good resources to learn from. Thank you for this!
You’re welcome!👍
Thanks for posting :)
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Great explanation, thank you
You are welcome!👍
Thank you Brother
You are welcome man!👍
Wow! Thanks for explaining this! New subscriber here. 😁 God bless!
Thank you and God bless you!👍
Great demo! Thank you! 😊
You’re welcome! 👍
Very useful! Ty
Fabulous! Hope you do his very first Little Maggie, not the more recent one with F
Thanks! And that’s a thought!👍
OMG You're right!!!!
Hahaha… thank you!👍
Great!
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I heard recently that Steve Sparkman put out a video on Ralph style banjo. I've yet to find a copy.
@@GeorgeCampbell1964 he did do a dvd but its rare as hens teeth now and really hard to find it. I remember when he released it it was a big deal but I never bought a copy when it came out.
Thanks brother! Going to give this a go once my finger heals up. (Got into it with a toaster)
Oh man that ain’t no good! Good luck and thank you!👍
hey, what are the finger picks your using
I recommend a Golden Gate brand multicolored thumb pick, and I use either Hoffmeyer, Yates, or old Showcase 41 fingerpicks.👍
sawmill?
Hey man great pickin'!!! Do u think u could slow the whole song down?
Hey! I reckon I ought to record playing the whole song sometime… you can always slow down any UA-cam video by clicking on the three white dots in the upper right hand corner of the screen to open the menu though… thanks for listening! 👍
BTW it looks like you are on your way with the Stanley style in some of your videos! Good job! 👍
@@thebanjooutlaw thank you man!!! You're really great, hopefully I'll be that good one day.