History, Tips and Tricks of the Folk Banjo with Don McLean

The guitar isn't Don's only passion, his love of the Banjo is also legendary and his banjo playing is also world class, in this video Don tells the history of the Folk Banjo, how to play it as well as some techniques you might not be aware of to help you if you are interested in picking this up! Hope you enjoy!
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Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement award recipient, and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) a top 5 song of the 20th Century. A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. Don McLean’s incredible legacy spans music from virtually every genre including blues, country, folk and of course, pop. In addition to entertaining tens of millions of fans for six decades, Don McLean has influenced a variety of icons in the music world including such notables as George Michael, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Tupac Shakur and Elvis among many others. Don McLean continues to write and tour extensively and in 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of “American Pie” with a world tour.
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[@kijar]

So cool to see a living legend

[@JoshuaPhelps_]

It’s amazing to see someone so highly talent going down to help us measly players lol.

[@rosalindamartinez9634]

HI, THERE DON MCLEAN, GLAD U ARE FEELING WELL ENOUGH TO GIVE LESSONS TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE A BANJO HANDY. AS FOR ME I SAW ALL YOUR VIDEO JUST TO WATCH HOW U PLAY IT. AND I SEE THAT U HAD THE SNUFFY NOSE. TO AVOID THE SNIFFS U MUST BLOW YOUR NOSE AND DRINK SOME ORANGE JUICE BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR LESSONS . I JUST LOVED TO SEE U AT YOUR WORK. ALL OF THE SHORT SONGS U PLAY WERE NICE. I SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR CHANNEL SO I COULD HAVE THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY WHENEVER I WANTED TO HEAR YOUR GREAT VOICE. AND ALL THE NICE SONGS U HAVE. MAY GOD BLESS U AND KEEP U SAFE AND SOUND. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH U ARE STILL YOUNG TO LET GO. BELIVE ME THOSE SNIFFING MEANS THAT YOUR SUGAR BLOOD LEVELS OR LOW. AND IF U DON'T DRINK SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT SWEET U WON'T GET RID OF THEM. OR MAYBE U ARE ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING AROUND THE LIVING ROOM. SO MAYBE U NEED TO BE TAKING AN ALLERGY MEDICATION. PLEASE TAKE CARE. BECAUSE I AM GETTING USE TO SEEING YOUR VIDEOS. U LOOK STRONG AND HEALTHY AND YOUR SKIN LOOKS SO NICE. I GUESS U NEVER HAD PIMPLES. FOR WHAT I SEE U LOOK LIKE A SINGER THAT NEVER SMOKE. U ARE NOW 76 YEARS. BUT U LOOK YOUNGER. AND YOUR VOICE STILL SOUNDS GOOD. MAYBE U CAN STILL WRITE ANOTHER SONG. I SCROLL THROUGH THE COMMENTS YOUR FANS HAVE WRITTEN TO U. AND ONE OF YOU FANS ASK IF U WOULD LIKE TO WRITE OR DID SHE SAY SING, SOME CHRISTMAS SONGS. I SAY YES , WHY DON'T U? THE COUNTRY NEEDS A PICK ME DOUSED OF DON MCLEAN SINGING CHEER. HAVE A GOOD DAY. OK. A ALWAY NICE TO HEAR YOUR VOICE FAN.

[@JoshuaPhelps_]

He’s detail in everything is great

[@Pr1ncessYasmin]

i had the biggest crush on him haha ♥️ glad to see him doing great

[@kristijansinko351]

Great performance Don! Keep entertaining us! Stay in good health! God bless you!

[@myobmyob2215]

Just glad to hear your voice again...

[@petersmith-iz6im]

Just bought a folk banjo ! I like the sounds it makes. This lesson from you will keep me busy, so thank you very much !

[@Pickhandle]

Arkansas Traveller played by Don McLean - well, I have loved it for almost 50 years. Thank you so much for posting this fantastic video Don!

[@johntoland3520]

Thankyou,,,,my day is brighter .......

[@renatonegri8544]

... Great Master Don... Hats off...!🎓

[@tmo7734]

Thanks so much, Don. Educating us on the history of the banjo and your familiarity with the Weavers is incredibly interesting. You’re a great teacher in a casual setting. Both work for you.

[@tmo7734]

Don, I just listened to your re-recording of American Pie with the Home Free a cappella singers. It’s absolutely beautiful. To say it is stellar would be an understatement. Congratulations. -Tim

[@vayabroder729]

Great video; such a knowledgeable artist. Frailing banjo and the “bump-ditty” strum, as Pete Seeger called it.

[@johng618]

Thanks for the history, Don! Didn't realize The Weavers had so many great songs. Love the banjo.

[@90Beater]

Thank you for the video, very interesting. I love that you recently sang American Pie with Home Free. What a way to bring that song back with a great group of acapella singers and you blended in with them flawlessly. The video is as nice as the vocals. I always loved that song.

[@Geargoatoast]

Heeeeeeeeello American pie

[@d2dolan]

More please

[@will-wf6sb]

Yes , I enjoyed it don. Trouble is now I'm buying a New acoustic after many years BUT now I wanna banjo too ! Best wishes .🎸🎵🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@danielaccorsi2851]

Top

[@Grandmas_Favorite]

Was just jamin to American pie!

[@danielaccorsi2851]

Like!

[@MrCoke1114]

a long long time ago...

[@raspberryterrapin]

I can still remember how that music Used to make me smile

[@buzzaboys966]

And I knew if I had the chance I could make those people dance

[@buzzaboys966]

@@Obamanapkin naw

[@Obamanapkin]

@@buzzaboys966 and maybe they'd be happy for a while

[@blaksavbath3416]

American pie

[@paulomedeiros9029]

👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@williamshorts8790]

I love you music I am only 10 but if it was not for my dad and your song American pie I would not be the county boy I am to day

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Howdy, from a fellow country boy. Save up your money, buy a good used banjo, and start playing. You will truly enjoy it. Start with 'open G' tuning. You won't regret it!

[@mickeystar8694]

Well don apart from singer chesney hawkes wanting to record my Christmas song🌲 why don't you record a Christmas song dom ? 🎵

[@benjaminandersen5921]

He already has christmas songs?

[@mickeystar8694]

@@benjaminandersen5921 has don done fab Christmas songs like my songs or has don just done dull Christmas songs

[@benjaminandersen5921]

@@mickeystar8694 what? i dont think i understand?

[@mickeystar8694]

@@benjaminandersen5921 has don wrote his own Christmas songs?

[@benjaminandersen5921]

@@mickeystar8694 I just checked and I don't think so

[@ornella2274]

❤🇮🇱

[@Geargoatoast]

Hello American pie

[@allisonmartin456]

0p

[@gaterfood9]

His ex wife life's right next to me