She has referenced Clifton Hicks in other videos and I believe she usually plays in the d range ( aDADE). Clifton Hicks is a fantastic teacher and has very helpful instructional videos. Including Cumberland Gap.
@@commanderty94 i've actually never heard anything by Clifton Hicks or referenced him? But this version is more or less from the Lotus Wight version off his album "Ode to the Banjo". I like to change my versions around so as not to sound exactly the same as any version, but I highly recommend checking out Lotus Wight.
@@commanderty94 I have always figured tunes out by ear by listening to them on record - but yes there are many helpful instructional videos for tunes like this one here on UA-cam.
I agree! The banjo and folk are both super underrated and underappreciated. Although, I feel if it were super popular today, it would slowly be ruined and end up how country has become.
I haven't been home to NC in.....actually this month makes 4 years. My UA-cam history is quickly filling up with songs like this. Playing stuff like this on my cello or ukulele, along with fish fries and pulled pork helps in missing one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Love the down-to-earth, old-timey genuinness of this sound, so faithful to the music and a joy to listen to. Love the version of Cumberland Gap, never heard anything like it.
Sweet as a Kentucky whippoorwill on a smokey mountain breeze, could be a hundred years old on a front porch or totally up to date, you made my day and helped me to make the decision to cast away the finger picks and play in the way that feels right. Beautiful Meredith Moon.
Well, I guess I just spent 3 months learning Scruggs style only to realize frailing is the way. I have not heard this much soul in a bluegrass-style banjo playing style and I don't think you could.
I had the same thing happen to me lol If you’re looking for clawhammer resources, I totally recommend clifton hicks Also, if you haven’t heard of Rising Appalachia, you should check out their album wider circles
I've watched this video quite a few times and it's just beautiful. It makes me think of happier times in life at the creeks and hollers wondering through the great outdoors. It may not be as happy right now but I'll never give up. Great playing. Have a great day
Geez I'm glad i discovered you on you tube. You've inspired me to blow the dust off my banjo and learn to play.(finally). Its great to hear the banjo played the way you do,( & sing), I love it, thanks for sharing.
This just makes me grin .... Simply THE best banjo vid I’ve watched in 12 months of learning to play clawhammer ... thank you ... eat dust Mr Costello! Amazing ...
What a performance, made my hair stand up!!! All the sudden I'm seeing all these fantastic banjoists coming out of the wood work❤ fantastic singer too! 👏
I like the sign on your refrigerator. I grew up in Detroit listening in the 1960s listening to your dad's music. "Black Day in July," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," and "Don Quixote" are the songs that stick with me. Music can awaken people. BTW: You are beyond incredible. Thank you.
My grandpa used to sing this to me when I was little.. here I sit in the hospital hoping he pulls through playing this for him. I'd love to be able to play it for him myself. He played clawhammer.♡
Note: I lost my popaw on September 1st 2023.. if anyone sees this & would do a tutorial how to play it please tag me.♡ I'd love to play it in his memory.
I've looked up a lot of versions of this tune and yours is by far my favourite... absolutely love your style of playing this tune... only been playing about a year myself so a long way to go but would be very interested in the tabs for it and if you ever thought of bringing out some teaching material I'd be right there...thanks for your inspiration :)
I love watching your left-hand. That's great shifting, keeping the position of the hand rock-steady into the shift and then back to first position. That's something I still struggle with.
Bravo!!! This really makes me long for Cumberland Gap or as my Father-in-law would say; Polecat Holler which made me alittle afraid that you had some sort of wild mountain lions. Beautiful country, people, and music!
I just started learning 2 finger banjo, and my brain just can't comprehend how you can get that kind of sound playing claw hammer! It's absolutely amazing.
The mods done on that deering goodtime banjo looks really cool. the black headstock, the custom scooped fretboard, the words on the bottom of the drum, all looks cool with the blonde neck, super unique.
My wife and I just bought a banjo...learning to play together...she played me this video the other day...bucket list goal of mine now to pick it apart and learn to play it exactly like this.
I’d pay money for a tutorial if this version. It’s the best version I’ve ever heard
You'll get a real old time banjo lesson if you just learn from watching/listening to her!
She has referenced Clifton Hicks in other videos and I believe she usually plays in the d range ( aDADE).
Clifton Hicks is a fantastic teacher and has very helpful instructional videos. Including Cumberland Gap.
@@CrewProductions440it's complex for us beginners
@@commanderty94 i've actually never heard anything by Clifton Hicks or referenced him? But this version is more or less from the Lotus Wight version off his album "Ode to the Banjo". I like to change my versions around so as not to sound exactly the same as any version, but I highly recommend checking out Lotus Wight.
@@commanderty94 I have always figured tunes out by ear by listening to them on record - but yes there are many helpful instructional videos for tunes like this one here on UA-cam.
The banjo is an underrated and underappreciated instrument. American folk music is sorely missing out in the popularity that is so richly deserves.
I agree! The banjo and folk are both super underrated and underappreciated. Although, I feel if it were super popular today, it would slowly be ruined and end up how country has become.
I was in an airport from Turkey to the Ukraine when I first heard you sing this song. A long way from North Carolina. This really made me emotional.
I haven't been home to NC in.....actually this month makes 4 years. My UA-cam history is quickly filling up with songs like this. Playing stuff like this on my cello or ukulele, along with fish fries and pulled pork helps in missing one of the most beautiful places on earth.
music come out of the ground--eh? A johnny Cash song made me cry in Switzerland--didn't know what homesick--or evn maybe "home" meant....
That is some phenomenal banjo playing!❤
WHAT. This is insane. I think this is my favorite version I've heard of Cumberland Gap.
Meredith you are my clawhammer banjo idol.
Fur real tho
Love the down-to-earth, old-timey genuinness of this sound, so faithful to the music and a joy to listen to. Love the version of Cumberland Gap, never heard anything like it.
Thanks!
Love the performance...and love the "FILM COPS" note too.
Sweet as a Kentucky whippoorwill on a smokey mountain breeze, could be a hundred years old on a front porch or totally up to date, you made my day and helped me to make the decision to cast away the finger picks and play in the way that feels right. Beautiful Meredith Moon.
Well, I guess I just spent 3 months learning Scruggs style only to realize frailing is the way. I have not heard this much soul in a bluegrass-style banjo playing style and I don't think you could.
I had the same thing happen to me lol
If you’re looking for clawhammer resources, I totally recommend clifton hicks
Also, if you haven’t heard of Rising Appalachia, you should check out their album wider circles
Clifton Hick teaches Clawhammer as well 2-finger thumb lead style which gives another sound, more of a Virginia mountain style.
Learn both...You're limiting the tone of the banjo if you play one style.
clawhammer explores the percussive nature of the instrument, fingerpicking feels like trying to play it as a 5 string guitar
Same!!!!! 3 months in at Scruggs to find this.....my next mission learning clawhammer
I have listened to this version of this song every morning for the past week and it gets better every time I hear it. It’s just great.
I've watched this video quite a few times and it's just beautiful. It makes me think of happier times in life at the creeks and hollers wondering through the great outdoors. It may not be as happy right now but I'll never give up. Great playing. Have a great day
Damn gal, this is one of the few that brings me back and long for the real music. Thank you!
This is the definition of taking an old time song and making it uniquely yours, beautiful!
Love your videos. They have been a great inspiration in my own learning.
I love your styling on this tune. Thanks again. I could listen for hours...and I may just do that.
Geez I'm glad i discovered you on you tube. You've inspired me to blow the dust off my banjo and learn to play.(finally). Its great to hear the banjo played the way you do,( & sing), I love it, thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love the sound and tone you get out of that banjo! Damn good job!
I love this song, your rendition of it, how badass your banjo looks, and the art on your walls.
Thank you for always showing your tuning it's a great help for us beginner banjoists! I'm a huge fan.
I cannot stop watching this! Beautiful sound and voice! Very inspiring!
I think I watch this video weekly lol. Whatever you're doing today, just know that you have inspired, and stirred a soul. Thank you.
This just makes me grin .... Simply THE best banjo vid I’ve watched in 12 months of learning to play clawhammer ... thank you ... eat dust Mr Costello! Amazing ...
Beautiful music! Amazing how much a simple foot tap can do to a song too. Loved it, thank you.
What a performance, made my hair stand up!!! All the sudden I'm seeing all these fantastic banjoists coming out of the wood work❤ fantastic singer too! 👏
One of your best yet!
Lots of soul in this rendition. Definitely subscribing!
this is such a stunning rendition !
Wow absolutely loving it. What a voice!! Great version of this song
awesome! love it.
best version I have ever heard. well done ma'am
Love it!! Thank you for sharing!
That...was...INCREDIBLE. Thank u!
Discovered this video 3 days ago... have watched it at least a couple dozen times
Awesome. Great tune, playing and voice. Loved it
Listening to you keeps motivating me to keep practicing! Cheers!
Damn, that’s good. Love that little key change you throw in there.
Marvelous, stunning, full of feeling and beauty and emotion. Love it.
I've listened to a lot of versions, and this is the best by far... Meredith's enthusiasm makes it even better.
gorgeous instrument
obsessed with this ...so catchy !
I love how freely you play. There's some fuckin soul in that voice! Thanks for sharing.
WOW!!! I LOVE IT!.. WHAT A TALENT!
Can't stop listening and watching this. Still watching. Can't stop Help!
By far my favorite version of this very old song
I actually played Cumberland Gap in the Cumberland Gap and now I'm at home 70 miles from there looking and seeing how others play it
Gosh I wanna see you live!! I LOVE YOUR MUSICCC
Amazing. I am just beginning to learn clawhammer. Thank you for posting.
Never heard "Cumberland Gap" played this way! Great!
Fantastic. I remember this song when I was in school.
This put a smile on my face....
Positively excellent playing great playing and vocals
Quelle bonne voix et quel jeu joyeux ! J'adore, merci beaucoup 👍💚
Lovely playing! You're amazing
Incredible!! beautiful!!
So good I can listen all day
Just back here again to remind you that this is still the best version of this song on UA-cam!!!
Love you and your music!!!!
Thank you.
I am forever your loyal fan.
XO
JS
I like the sign on your refrigerator. I grew up in Detroit listening in the 1960s listening to your dad's music. "Black Day in July," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," and "Don Quixote" are the songs that stick with me. Music can awaken people. BTW: You are beyond incredible. Thank you.
You've got a real Heidi West thing going on here that I really enjoy, great timing on your pauses and I'm glad ur not afraid to shout it out
My grandpa used to sing this to me when I was little.. here I sit in the hospital hoping he pulls through playing this for him. I'd love to be able to play it for him myself. He played clawhammer.♡
Note: I lost my popaw on September 1st 2023.. if anyone sees this & would do a tutorial how to play it please tag me.♡ I'd love to play it in his memory.
I love how the foot fills out the 1 and the 3, where clawhammer hits the 2 and 4 so good.. great job.
Brilliant!! Outstanding!!
So good! Thank you!
awesome love your music
Very nice. Love it
Finally. Banjo's looking bad ass
C'est vraiment la version que j'aime le lpus réécouter, merci encore 👏👏👏
Brilliant,I’m gonna try this one,banjo Jen taught me claw hammer style,Hope I learn this from you,cheers.
Beautiful!
Omigosh! You are so awesome!!!
Fantastic version i must say. Very lively!
I've looked up a lot of versions of this tune and yours is by far my favourite... absolutely love your style of playing this tune... only been playing about a year myself so a long way to go but would be very interested in the tabs for it and if you ever thought of bringing out some teaching material I'd be right there...thanks for your inspiration :)
I love watching your left-hand. That's great shifting, keeping the position of the hand rock-steady into the shift and then back to first position. That's something I still struggle with.
Super nice playing!
Amazingly good. ❤️
I love this.
YOU OWN IT GIRL!!!!!
Amazing!
Love it.
Bravo!!! This really makes me long for Cumberland Gap or as my Father-in-law would say; Polecat Holler which made me alittle afraid that you had some sort of wild mountain lions. Beautiful country, people, and music!
1st time hearing this lady , I was not disappointed
I love that minor key change that you do for a few notes!
I think I've watched this about a dozen times now
I love your version. Awesome job! Gonna go home and learn it.
Amazing playing!
I really dig your version!
Great version!
beautiful tone!
Me gusta tu manera de tocar el banjo, ya tengo maestra. Muchas gracias!
Amazing!!!!! 👏👏👏👏
I just started learning 2 finger banjo, and my brain just can't comprehend how you can get that kind of sound playing claw hammer! It's absolutely amazing.
You did a great job
GREAT claw-hammer GREAT singing GREAT rendering of this classic. 🙂
The mods done on that deering goodtime banjo looks really cool. the black headstock, the custom scooped fretboard, the words on the bottom of the drum, all looks cool with the blonde neck, super unique.
Love this
nice loved it
Love it
Seriously, hearing/seeing this rendition of this song was life changing.
amazing.
My wife and I just bought a banjo...learning to play together...she played me this video the other day...bucket list goal of mine now to pick it apart and learn to play it exactly like this.
So good 💪🏼