Death and the Lady - Clawhammer Banjo Lesson
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f♯DGAD relative (eCFGC actual). I arranged this version of "Death and the Lady" after hearing a recording of Norma Waterson & Martin Carthy. In this lesson, I demonstrate how the song is played on the banjo using traditional two-finger (thumb lead) and overhand (clawhammer) styles.
As I walked out one winter day
I met a man along the way,
His head was bald his beard was grey
His clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)
I said old man what happened to you
What country did you belong unto?
My name is Death I've come for thee
All kings and princes bow down to me (x2)
I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls
I'll give you a fine silk robe to wear,
If you will grant me one season more
To give me some time my life to amend (x2)
I want no gold I want no pearls
I want no fine silk robe to wear,
I cannot grant you one season more
Nor give you some time your life to amend (x2)
Three days later that lady died
Carve this upon my tomb she cried,
As I am now you'll be one day
Your clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)
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Can we get an overhand version of this one too at some point? Its a great song and id love to be able to play it but i cant wrap my head around the two finger style!
@CliftonHicksbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
Overhand is demonstrated at 01:28 and overhand tablature is available here: www.patreon.com/posts/45683913
@brokenfaceben
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for the reply Mr. Hicks, i should of watched the whole video before commenting!
Thanks Mr.Hicks
Clifton, From the deepest crevice of my heart, Thank you. I grew up in a house brimming over with musicians and their many stringed instruments. I used to love hearing my dad play the banjo on our front porch. I've tried, without much sustainable drive, to pick up the banjo a few times over the years, but I couldn't find anyone who's teaching styles were compatible with my learning style. Until now! Your videos have sincerely enriched my life and the way I spend my time. You are giving folks a resource to learn, but furthermore to tap into their own creative energy and their own style of self-expression by presenting traditional techniques in an easily understood, low pressure environment. I truly appreciate the effort and time you have put into this. Know that you are aiding someone's personal growth in doing what you do.
Absolutely love this. I'm addicted to your channel.
Beautiful love it
Imagine the algorithm pulled this up next. Believe me death is not prejudice. You are a very talented musician Sir.
This song is still stuck in my head. I watched the Waterson version and have to say I much prefer your arrangement. Every time I hear it on my playlist I'm reaching for a guitar.
I appreciate the unique sound it produces as you bend those banjo strings. That is a fine sounding instrument. 👍
Heard this song you preformed about a month ago. Always wanted to play the banjo, as I've played the guitar for several years. Finally picked up a banjo today and have already nailed my first song after a couple of hours, thanks to you bud. Your performance of this song kinda gave me that extra push I needed/wanted. Thanks bud. Don't leave that "bones" dude behind. 😁😉🤙
Wonderful lesson. I met Martin Cathy several years ago in a local folk club. He's an amazing guitarist, very chatty and has so many anecdotes from his decades on the folk scene.
Superb lesson Clifton. 🤘I’ve just picked up a Dallas fretless banjo yesterday and tuned it to this tuning purely for these “Old Leatherstocking” tunes and it sounds beautiful. I’d never have figured these tunes out if it wasn’t for your superb videos. Vin in Lincoln England🪕
I love your playing, Clifton. My uncle gave me an old banjo a few years ago that a friend of his had hanging in his garage; I did a little research on it and it was a real cheap banjo made somewhere around the 1880's. I started getting into it but it was too much of a pain in the butt to try to tune (it has wooden tension pegs) and so I gave up. But a few months ago I found your channel and then was inspired, so I went out and picked up a GoldTone for a few hundred bucks. I've been playing the guitar for a long time, but the banjo is something else and I'm really enjoying it. Anyways, thanks for your music and the teachings.
A great help for those learning the banjo!
I just got my first banjo and your channel is leading me through. You’re truly something special Clifton.
You inspired me to get my first banjo :)
I bought a banjo to learn this song. Thank You for the inspiration :-)
Just found your videos, was wondering if you could offer up recommendations for a beginner banjo. You teach like I learn buy showing people at the most basic level which is awsom!
Fantastic video lesson as usual Thanks Clifton. I love this tune and will be getting a grip of it at the weekend for sure! Thanks for keeping us all motivated 👌🎶
Great details in your instruction-style, Clifton. Thank you!
Thank you, I love this song.
Really lovely...
Great style! Great playing!
Very cool song. Just tuned my guitar to EGCFGC and am having fun playing this and adding to the melody on the low strings
@CliftonHicksbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
Cool. I don't play much guitar, but when I do I typically tune to DADGAD, which is where I would play this song.
Very cool maaan! Cool
Yes!!!
Is there a name for the key this song would be in if played out of the tuning given in the description (not relative tuning)? I'm interested in trying to figure it out on mtn dulcimer wondering what tuning would be best. Standard is DAD. Beautiful version, thank you for the lessons
@CliftonHicksbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
G minor, I'm pretty sure.
Hey clifton! I am having trouble seeing exactly what youre doing with your right hand? Could you give me the order of strings youre playing on this for that patern, everything im trying doesnt sound correct!
Howdy Clifton! Would you be interested in playing at Fontana Village Resort?
This is brilliant, thank you! What strings are you using?
@CliftonHicksbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Espen. I am using Aquila Nylgut 5B strings.
What the hell cliff, did you play in the polk county high school marching band? It really does surprise me how damn nerdy y'all are up in those hills.
@CliftonHicksbanjo
4 ай бұрын
I graduated early from Citizens High School in Jacksonville, Florida, then joined the army at 17 and was gone. Never had any interest in the marching band, although I was on a school rifle marksmanship team.
@intentionalhyperbole
4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I had you mistaken for one of the Melungeon Hicks of Polk County, Tn. Not sure why had that idea. @@CliftonHicksbanjo
@intentionalhyperbole
4 ай бұрын
I will tell you this, Clifton, if you were from Polk County, Tennessee, then that would be something to be proud of.
@CliftonHicksbanjo
4 ай бұрын
I have lived in Polk Co. for ten years.
How can I play on guitar
@CliftonHicksbanjo
7 ай бұрын
Tune to DADGAD and it's easy.
@samuelhager1140
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for responding man that's awesome
@samuelhager1140
7 ай бұрын
Hope you come to Louisville to play sometime
@samuelhager1140
3 ай бұрын
How can I send the version I came up
Did you come up with the "cold red clay" part as an homage to georgia/the southeast or is there anorher person who added that lyric before ? I was looking into the history and old versions of the lyrics and saw "earthen clay" but as a georgia resident Im curious if you changed it to red for that reason
@CliftonHicksbanjo
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I did.
@boscorner
7 ай бұрын
@@CliftonHicksbanjohell yeah. As I reply to this right now, that cold red clay is on my boots and hands. Haha
@ezachleewright2309
6 ай бұрын
How do people wear clothes made of clay, anyways?
@CliftonHicksbanjo
6 ай бұрын
He's Death. @@ezachleewright2309
Really great. Thanks. Hey Clif. Do you think this is how Mr. Rector would have played it?
@CliftonHicksbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
I suspect he used a 4-string gourd banjo that was lacking the heavy bass string, but otherwise my intention with the Old Leatherstocking songs is present them in an archaic manner, the way they might have been pre-1800. I stuck with the 1888 Luscomb because it's my loudest banjo, and the easiest to play.
@scottedelen5325
3 жыл бұрын
@@CliftonHicksbanjo This is an unexpected and really great reply! Thanks for the in depth information concerning Old Leatherstocking. This adds a whole new dimension to the value and intrigue associated with him. I will add that one of my favorite recordings of yours is Cackling Hen on your four string gourd banjo. I wonder if Old Leatherstocking might use something like that someday.
What key is this in? (I use 5 string banjo)
My string snapped trying to find "E" I'm such a fucking noob
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