So good.

Oh wow, when I was still playing the banjo as a teen, I always wanted to know how to play this tune. Sadly, I never really had the motivation to learn it

What a beautiful tune. A bit wistful. Thanks for sharing.

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill ^_^

That made me wanna relearn how to play it

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Dooooo ittttt :-D

Thanks for giving me something to inspire myself to practice 🖤

Very sweet~

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ^_^

Fantastic upload Big Thumb 👍🆙🙏

so good! I feel it in my bones

I love this, and I'm so glad you're uploading again. Every video makes my week! I picked up the banjo a few months ago, and you have been a huge inspiration and motivation to keep learning. Just want to say a huge thank you and hello from a fan in California! Also, #dropthumbsnotbombs might be the best thing ever.

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Adam! Hey, question for you: I'm thinking about teaching an online class (maybe a class series or maybe one-time, not sure) and am trying to put feelers out for what people might be interested in. If you ever took a class, what kinds of things would you like to learn? I was thinking either focusing on technique (hammer ons, pull offs, slides, drop thumb etc) or just teaching a few specific tunes. Thanks!

@AdamZaninovich

3 жыл бұрын

@@mesarah011 I would be super interested! Maybe something focusing on a specific technique with a single tune and related exercise that kind of work together. I had a fiddle teacher who used that method, and it worked well for me. For example, there’s a tune I really love and want to learn called “Elkins” that relies pretty heavily on dropthumb. I’ve tried and struggled to learn it on my own, and I think I’d get a lot out of someone breaking it down with some related exercises to help get it in my fingers.

@AdamZaninovich

3 жыл бұрын

I’d also be interested to learn how you approach and learn new tunes, where to look to find new tunes or get inspiration and where and how to find and compile lyrics for tunes with tons of versions

@williamcoleman4722

3 жыл бұрын

I would be interested in any class you decide to do. A song, working on a specific skill, whatever. Thanks for the tune today!

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamZaninovich Awesome--this is super helpful! Thank you! I think I like the idea of this teaching method the best and will definitely try to put something together along those lines. Stay tuned! (Ha... pun not intended... or was it?)

I like it! I miss your banjo playing, I would be so happy to see you playing the banjo again. Will you repost videos like this?

Super chill tune I may just now learn it from you :)

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Tab is in Brad Leftwich's Round Peak banjo book (which I highly recommend)!

@runrig97

3 жыл бұрын

@@mesarah011 Here's a second recommendation for the Leftwich book. It was recommended to me by the admin of the Clawhammer Rules FB group (there's a lot of clawhammer fb groups, that's the one I like the most :-)

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

@@runrig97 It's really easy to read and contains a lot of well-known tunes; additionally, I find the Round Peak ornamentation to be an excellent skill style to have on hand when learning any tune!

really really beautifull

Such a cool tune! I see why it's a good one to zen out to. To me, it sounds like running on the trail by the river. Also, two questions for you: 1. What tuning is this in? (And would you consider putting the tuning for each video in the description?) 2. What kind of strings do you use on your fretless banjo? Thanks! David from Virginia

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! Thanks, David... this is a good reminder about the tunings. I always forget and I also appreciate it when people post them!! It's in good ol' Double C tuning: gCgcd. ^_^ I learned this arrangement from the tab of Brad Leftwich in his Round Peak banjo book. As for strings: Aquila nylgut. I just ordered some of the Aquila red series, though, so stay tuned to hear what those sound like! I've never used them before, so I'm excited.

@bellsproutpizza

3 жыл бұрын

@@mesarah011 Thanks as always! And just subscribed to the Maine Traditional Music School's pages, I'll keep an eye out!

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

@@bellsproutpizza Awesome--thank you so much!

Do u jam with other people? If not u sound amazing u should try it, I personally got even better playing in jams with other people

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

For a long time I couldn't find anyone in Maine who played oldtime music. Thankfully, however, I recently did and we've been having a great time! ^_^

Will you be teaching banjo in Portland?

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, technically I'm based out of Portland Maine and our school is there. ^_^ During the pandemic, though, all classes are online. Head to mainetrad.com to sign up for our newsletter (and follow on IG and FB) and I'll keep you posted!