Fretless Friday 6- Where the Soul of Man Never Dies

Happy Fretless Friday! This was fun to play, but I kinda feel like I didn't improve all that much between last week and this week. I might put little tapes down where the frets would normally go and use those to help practice for a while, but we'll see. Billina caused quite a bit of chaos this time around hunting down those seeds!
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[@6lu5ky86]

You and Toto sporting matching plumage.

[@leighdevereaux9808]

I think Bellina did a lovely job. She’s a natural.

[@Dave-ty2qp]

It is pleasant to have a daily dose of banjo along with a chicken comedy hour. LOL Thanks Phoebe for sharing your time with all of us.

[@HaleBopp]

You know there was a time long ago when I could sit cross-legged like that and not grimace in agony!

[@mikemarak2613]

Same here, not after a hip and knee replacement! Stools only now😊

[@cipher8987]

Friday is now my favorite day of the week because of you!!!! =)))) silly Bellina... knockin us over!!!

[@johnpaulhumphrey2981]

"are you okay?" not expecting that. than again, neither was I expecting to get knocked out by a chicken. Anyway I love fretless!

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

❤ A Vision of Lovelyness

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

Your hens are so cute. :) That happens. My cat knocked my camera off my laptop in the middle of a zoom meeting by rubbing his cheek on it. One of the ladies in the meeting thought I fell off my chair.

[@paulmartin8212]

live music. gotta love it. keep playing. I love the animal acts! LOL

[@pinkyndafloyd4803]

I can't say I've ever spent my Saturday night in a flowerpot because of a chook, listenin to how beautiful a yellow fence is to banjo learnin more about England. Grrble Bkbkbk to lil ones. Thank you Bellina. My night has officially ended with poop 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leighvicary7059]

“Did you poop? Did you both poop?” LMFAO!!🤣Those are the greatest words added to the internet today. The phone getting knocked down!! Classic chicken slapstick! That was the most entertaining episode ever! (You’re playing is steadily improving btw i upvote every video to encourage you to keep practicing. It’s paying off for you

[@SteveCondron]

My soul is happy. Thanks again Phoebe!

[@tsopuaifa]

I like the fretless banjo but I Love the hen. They are simply gorgeous. ❤

[@piguy3point14]

Good song, great entertainment. Just what the Doctor ordered!

[@2old4u]

You make Friday's wonderful. Thanks

[@mlifecool]

I'm sooooooooooooo here for fretless fridays

[@billyskinner9382]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@daverow49]

A lively tune. Chickens can be so badly behaved! The old saying "practice makes perfect" holds true. Practice ensures a great performance and it is so important. I am 75 this year and I practice my washboard playing. I do believe that I am getting better. :)

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Love it! Can’t believe another Fretless Friday has rolled by. I’ve been enjoying them! Thank you! Laughed my butt off at Belina knocking the camera over and her ‘’indecency’’. They remind me so much of my chickens. …Creating havoc everywhere they go but hugably adorable.

[@user-uy2pf1ug2u]

Аутентичный вид. Почти. Отличный аутентичный звук! Все прекрасно. Гармония.

[@kek6342]

Thank you Phoebe!🙏💜🤗

[@MariaJose-tl4pz]

You're amazing 😍 and funny, thank you 🌹❤️

[@geoffreygriffiths1487]

Gallina is a clever name for a hen.

[@authortimwickenden]

😂 Best fretless Friday yet!! Clucking marvellous

[@ricardoarroyo1828]

Gracias por alegrarme el sábado, tus gallinas son lo más! 🤣 me encanta lo que haces, saludos! 🇦🇷

[@GneasYTC]

Recent sub here, so I'm still in the getting-to-know-you phase, but everything I've seen so far has been hugely entertaining and heart-warming. Normally I don't even like the banjo, but I'm happy to make an exception in your case! I love that little grimace around 1:48ish when you hit a bum note! 😬 All musicians will recognise that moment - "Dammit! Ah well, just keep going, this tune ain't gonna play itself." You're so natural and spontaneous in these videos, I can just imagine sitting on the ground in your back yard with a few friends while you play tunes and herd chickens. 🦃🐓🤣 Whatever 'it' is in terms of entertainment, you have it in industrial quantities. I have a feeling that Fretless Friday is going to be one of the highlights of my week from now on. Tell Billina the world says "hi".

[@Gevedon]

Belina and Toto, you and the Fretless Banjo! Good times!

[@aleistercrowley7515]

Looking good kid...what's up?....chicken butt!!! Keep up the good work...much love to you and your family. ❤😎✌

[@mlifecool]

"Did you poop?! Did you both poop?!" is a great exit line

[@Tiger313NL]

Wish I had a neighbour who played music like you do. I'd enjoy that! :)

[@willythkid]

Both of you are truly adorable❤️❤️

[@raktoda707]

Transposed perfectly to the fretless, your skills are spot on.The chickens are wonderful,I think they are starting to get used to the idea of being " on screen" some just like to be remembered for, " watch me do this"

[@ccampbell7214]

Get yourself a decent little tripod young lady... I definitely like your vibe about being connected to the earth, kickin' it with the hens ❤

[@roymundy3688]

😂😂 Enjoying your fretless Fridays with the chickens 🐔 🐔 you handled it like a true professional 👏 🎉 Well Done.

[@LighTfromAbuV]

Wonderful!

[@hermosafieldsforever4782]

Yay It's Friday!!! I like how you move around to different spots, better resonance eh?

[@John-Smiley-Garrett]

I'm snickering so hard at Bellina knocking over the camera! My dog does something similar, when she thinks I've spent enough time on my laptop...she'll come over to the couch, snuggle up next to me, and then use her nose to PUSH the laptop off my lap.

[@pikmin4743]

LOL great tune, classic chicken antics

[@HyperHillBilly]

You are such a natural talent. Very nice!

[@ASennaFan]

Awesome playing as usual, I always look forward to Fretless Friday!

[@here-right-here]

I love fretless Fridays! I'm learning to play fretless banjo that I made from some plans in an old book I found. I absolutely love my banjo! I think your intonation is mostly dead-on. Not uncomfortable at all says this retired piano tuner. Thank you for all your inspiration 😘

[@garybridgham5432]

Wow, the sound improved remarkably when you backed up against the wall. I think the sound from the back of the banjo reflected forward toward the mic. You handle the disturbances of your creatures so perfectly (in my eyes) That was a beautiful rendition of that tune.

[@alancandy6080]

You’re closing in fast on 20k subscribers. Fantastic! Great entertainment.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

Nicely done! I only know that one because of the band, The Hillbilly Thomists, they are right up your alley

[@susansanders9159]

Miles of smiles from playful birds and beautiful playing

[@kote315]

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of banjo music, but I like the mood here, positive and relaxing. I like when you talk about something at the beginning or at the end of the video, your voice sounds very pleasant, so it would go well with the music. Ah, you’ve probably already been asked to sing a thousand times, forgive me that I’m talking about this for the thousand and first time.

[@fredrikpettersson7559]

❤❤❤ Love it! Hello from Sweden!

[@gwiyomikim5988]

Interestingly, your chickens like to “ham” it up for the camera, but I love the spontaneity of it all. Thank you for making my Friday more enjoyable!🤗

[@piguy3point14]

Chickens do seem to have personality

[@griffinwolf5704]

Lovely playing, despite any instrument difficulties. Also, it looks so nice out in your yard! We're still in the can't make up its mind stage of spring

[@straightupandforward7494]

HOLY COW ! I love this ! Love the sound and I love this old and dear hymnal. Wado (thank you) !

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

I love the sound of the fretless banjo. And the chickens make it extra fun to watch.

[@AbsolutelyNOW]

So awesome 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@giveyourselfahandle]

You are absolutely phenomenal.

[@ASennaFan]

Thanks! Here’s some shuckles to put towards a chicken-proof tripod, haha!

[@MJ-lm7ne]

I like the fluffy chickens

[@philmazzie3674]

I just subbed from another video of yours. You and the chickens rock!

[@SlackrUk]

The week is rolling to a close here in the UK, and this is a wonderful soundtrack :)

[@SlackrUk]

haha just as I type that, Billina chooses chaos!

[@Hackbridge1963]

Thank you! 🙏🏾🇬🇧

[@richardmulcahy1535]

Ms Saunders, You pick some lovely banjo, keeps my old heart happy.

[@benpoe4335]

Song sounds great on the fretless

[@todramsey729]

Ya nailed it!! Keep up the good work

[@NInjaTunazier]

I love these videos

[@MrJRW1]

I’m a new subscriber from Ontario, Canada.🇨🇦 I really like your channel! I never know what you might do next, but I know that whatever it is, it’s going to put a smile on my face! Thanks!

[@phafinley3052]

Great job really in joy your vids

[@samueleide]

You are 100% genuine. Keep doing what you are doing. I love your videos!

[@zen234]

Brilliant 😂

[@udhehfhehcuw9169]

This is one of my favorite songs. Love the tony rice version. Yours isn’t bad either

[@FCFDave]

As a long time fan of old time music I really enjoy these videos and look forward to seeing your progression and (possible?) career in music.

[@ezrarobin_]

Happy fretless Friday Bella and Toto!

[@ralfschumann6201]

I want chickens and I want a fretless banjo

[@DrBible-ThD-HarvardLaw]

I am from Monterey but married a Kentucky Wildcat from the Appalachian Mountains. I hold 3 earned doctorates + graduate studies from Harvard Law. As a young FBI agent I met a girl from the Appalachian Mountains, with natural charm much like yours. 52 years later she is still the love of my life. Today I am a Baptist missionary and have worked in 15 foreign countries with my singing wife by my side. Someday soon your gifts will make you famous…but “don’t ever lose that light in your eyes” a quote from Rod Stewart.

[@seaskimmer]

Stream interrupted by chicken. That's something I've never EVER seen before. Carried on like a true professional, lol.

[@user-rp3jt4ik2l]

Super inspiring! These vids inspired me to try some clawhammer guitar 😊 (I don't have a 5 string banjo).

[@user-ig8pd9qn5h]

Fretless banjo with the band will be great, I am curious. Violin and voice were doing crazy stuff already!

[@TrevHutt]

Brilliant

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Sounds good, gal! Resist the urge to play with markers. Instead, practice in the dark, to remove any reliance on sight and build that muscle memory/ harmony with your ear alliance. I know that you don't look while playing, but you have the capability to look, so your fingers kinda know there's that visual crutch available to them, so they can act as unruly as Billina when the mood takes them. Hens and fingers are like that sometimes :)

[@MrHellfinger]

2:58 - Chicken chaos. I am all too familiar. Birds bring their own kind of drama.

[@jonathanellis8921]

Lol, I play dulcimer out in my chicken run. You never know what they're going to do.

[@drsmithfield1267]

You have me hooked, Friday's are not complete without your chickens and Fretless Banjo. Curiously, I like the sound of your chord changes. There's something original and organic about it. Phoebe please keep up the go work and as always God Bless you and your family.

[@vincenthunter465]

Whatever the technical problems you felt, the song translates well from fretted to fretless banjo. Good recovery from the camera knock down, and being able to seamlessly continue with the song.

[@pizmotality8136]

Lovely!

[@georgemitchell9696]

Seek help. Music is addictive and you are very good at it. Ya can’t slide into every note. From a trombone player.

[@softwhere07]

Rotfl. Bellina knocked over the camera!!!!! Hahahaha!!!!

[@davidwittie4177]

Bellina is NOT camera shy at all. She enjoys assaulting it, especially when it tastes like chicken feed. @2:50 Also, love the sun shining through your hat, and love love love Fretless Fridays.

[@user-of3kw6pq2m]

Hello from Russia! Приятно смотреть и слушать! И немного забавно) Желаю тебе успехов!

[@coleneilson484]

The First time I've been here on a Fretless Friday! And such a great song!

[@gheffz]

I love "Fretless Friday's"... probably my favourite Banjo instrument coz it makes such an interesting and distinctive sound... and it's hard to play! The yellow fence (gate?) is a great backdrop! Billina and Toto are also great additions. It's nice to see a smile back, as well. Speaking of "Never Dies". John 5:24 ESV.

[@Knobsmacker]

Though I'm sure its difficult you're sounding pretty good. I definitely recommend marking out where the frets would be if you want to be perfectly on tune, but honestly you're not too far off already. Thanks for sharing!

[@miguelurrutdarkorangefan2750]

Billina is a music critic. :D

[@juniusrabbinius211]

TGIFF!!!

[@irishpsalteri]

You are figuring out when to slide, for spice, and when to play more as you would a banjo with frets. That is musicianship. I play a little slide guitar sometimes, sliding everything can get old quickly. Good job.

[@blujazzfly]

where are you? what a pleasant sound ! Thank You !!!

[@musicalmiscellany]

The chickens did well (sans knocking the camera over LOL). When we had our coop, we had a bunch of Barred Plymouth Rocks like Toto. They're great eggers. Is Billina an Orpington? I'm not good at recognizing the lighter-colored hens. Chickens aside... I love the sound of that banjo.

[@phoebesanders2487]

Yes indeed, she is an Orpington!

[@MichaelBCoats]

Dr. Phoebe, you are coming along with your fretless! Keep it up! Billina, please don't knock us off the cup again! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WellRoundedWoodsman]

Fretless Fridays are so much fun. Acoustic music and funny animal antics are a winning combo!

[@camelcaseco]

I've been playing this song recently a lot, what a treat to see it pop up here! Going to take some inspiration from all your variations, albeit on my fretted banjo. Good stuff

[@chicagolee]

That was fine.

[@stereo123]

Fretless must be hard. Your tuning is improving fast, though! Keep going!

[@gregoryhenderson2640]

Ur videos are great!

[@j4BnSPUgdu]

Lovely! Wonderful! Thank you so much for inviting us into your back yard to meet Belina and Toto.