Fretless Friday 8- Red Prarie Dawn

Red prairie dawn! This went a lot better than I thought it would! Listening back, I'm a lot more accurate/on key than I thought I was going to be especially with all those hammer-ons. Still a long way to go, of course, but not bad! Let me know what you think about switching the strings. On the one hand, I'm curious about how it would sound, but on the other hand, I'm pretty happy with how it sounds as-is.
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[@JimGraham123]

DAMHIK...nylon strings dont work on fretless! Also, fretless is about feel and expression rather than note accuracy. You get peoples feet a-tappin and happiness happens. You are not a concert violinist giving an over rehearsed recital. You are Dr Phoebe giving out your daily dose of banjo, and you have 21.6k patients who are in thrall and travelling with you on this wonderful journey into the mediaverse. You ace it on banjo. You ace it on chickens. You ace it on nodding drinking birds. You ace it on hats.Most of all, you ace it on putting a smile on the face of everyone seeing your vids. Phoebe, you bring joy into people's lives...a rare and precious gift that we all appreciate.

[@john-paulmcdermott2472]

Well said

[@BookOfMormon4GenZ]

I found her channel a few weeks ago and I get there everyday!

[@TheWooTubes]

I never liked banjos until I heard Nylon and Nylgut fretless. I'd say it's a subjective judgement.

[@user-gk4nf4mo7l]

It's Phoebe Fretless Friday !

[@chrishushak3562]

or is it Phoebe Phretless Phriday? Either way, her playing and her chickens are a nice way to end the week.

[@mrmoose7844]

Didn't hear any lawnmower! Beautiful flowers! Enjoy the chickens. Always a fun time! Thank you Phoebe!!! 80 from Ohio 🐔

[@Cayoot]

I'm a 62 yo Scruggs style player, and I REALLY enjoy your playing. Also, it gives me real hope to find a (seemingly) wholesome young person as yourself on here showing your talent. I hope when I grow up I can be as talented a banjo player as you are!

[@Kingreddoberman]

I so love fretless Friday with the chickens! Run your strings till it's time to change then experiment any way you please. Girl, you rock!!!!

[@paulyoung5327]

When I'm really tired or stressed I just grab my favorite banjo and sit and noodle around, Not really playing songs just searching for different sounds no pressure just me and my banjo.

[@johnwilkinson5425]

Fantastic playing, it sounded great and didn't hear the lawnmower.

[@latoniasprings]

I think the strings you are using sound just fine. 👌

[@andrewvavuris8789]

Just what’s needed on a lazy Friday pm. Thanks!

[@piguy3point14]

"Mellow Tonin' " *snicker*

[@flowerbomber8912]

New outdoor mic? Yes that sounded good.

[@DavidHodges208]

This has begun a listening tradition for me and I very much thank you

[@xaelath7771]

Nice way to relax before bed - couldn't hear the lawnmower till you finish playing :)

[@Mr.Ekshin]

NEVER give the audience the "oops, I messed up" look. Ever see a cat trip, slip or otherwise take a spill? They immediately give off that cool air of "Hey... I meant to do that !". The more you watch a blues man play guitar, the more you realize there's no such thing as a "bad note"... they're all just colorful musings that give the song character.

[@jooei2810]

I cannot understand how KZbin recommended this channel to me but I take my wins and cherish your music Phoebe!

[@danlafollette2457]

Happy weekend!

[@andradenslow108]

Beautiful hat, and love the playing and the chickens! Thanks for brightening my day!

[@panicathedogpark]

I wanna be just like you. Playing folk music outdoors, surrounded by animals and nature, sharing your talents with the world. Life goals 💚

[@samuelwilliams2245]

Very Nice and Nice hat you look very nice

[@pauljmeyer1]

Your 'outdoor mike' did a great job filtering out the lawn mower, and I like your grandmother's cloche hat, it's a showpiece.

[@mauricemcmurry6637]

What a fun fretless Friday! Nylgut strings sound very special. They are best on very lightly built instruments. For a woodtop banjo having a fixed (ukulele type) bridge enhances the unique character of Nylgut. The nut also needs to be modified for Nylgut or Nylon strings as the gauges are very different.

[@danphillips8530]

I just started watching Fretless Friday about 3 weeks ago or so and since then I've heard down to the river to pray on other youtube channels having never heard it before so thank you for that

[@monkeyshake3508]

Good pickin! Think those strings are fine.

[@flipinfish]

I'm so old but you darn got my toes a jigglin.

[@piguy3point14]

Thank you for making the world a better place. #DDoB

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Your slides are definitely getting more precise! I can almost hear your ear yelling at your fingers... "almost... almost.... STOP! " You are hitting your mark much, much more often, and at a much greater rate of speed, as well! You must be practicing in the dark! It sure helps with muscle memory :) I don't know that the nylon strings would work very well with the wooden top. Nylon on a gourd instrument with a skin top would sound really good. Congratulations on finishing Finals. My daughter finished hers this week :)

[@gettingstuffdoneright5332]

Charmed as always, and as always beautiful playing beautiful chickens a beautiful few minutes of escape. Thank you🙏

[@daveduncan8004]

We’re all paying attention to banjo playing. We’re not worried about a fashion statement. You look fine the way you are.

[@makitor7673]

Bardzo ładne wykonanie i bardzo gustowny kapelusz.

[@piguy3point14]

It's a fine hat.

[@isanewday]

Sounds beautiful! Just the way you have it.

[@user-wy5cq5yt2r]

Whatever you decide about the strings I’m sure you’ll be able to get the best sound out of them. Also another pretty hat! Your Grandmother had good taste!

[@nuggetsdad444]

Chickens and banjos. Just the best ever.

[@James-3000]

It just ain’t officially the weekend till I have my Friday afternoon popsicle & soda and watch the latest Fretless Friday! Also: I say try those new nylon strings!

[@daverow49]

Great playing Phoebe!

[@heatherburrill]

Great way to start the weekend 😊

[@Gr0nt_Skegg]

☺️ Sounds great! Edit: Hooowee! Around 2:48 as my granny Ruby would say "You were pickin and a'grinnin."

[@larrys9241]

Buck Owens and Roy Clark on Hee Haw Had a swgment called that.

[@Gr0nt_Skegg]

@larrys9241 Yup. It was a common phrase, but we used it when we really enjoyed someone's playing.

[@johngoodall7097]

So cheery Phoebe and the hens are fun too❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😊

[@randallalanstewart8283]

Better and better every time I drop in for a listen.

[@mlvogh]

❤ I’m a banjo player too but not fretless! Love what you share with us!

[@yeoldfart8762]

I agree with the comment that said play those strings till the wear out and then experiment. You can find KZbins with banjos using Nylon strings. Listen there first. You sounded great.

[@user-ui6fc6hc8t]

Coffee and Phoebe for breakfast ! Great way to start Saturday morning. Love your work. ❤ Perth West Australia

[@sam__304]

As I read breakfast, I thought where in the world are you, then I finished reading your comment. Greetings from West Virginia. Its 9pm here

[@darylwatson]

Awesomeness! May your weekend be blessed. Ours is now!

[@johnshinn6274]

It’s entirely up to you about the strings. You’ll always do a great job either way and if you don’t like them, you can always go back. Thanks again.

[@dalewheat]

Congrats on getting past your finals. Your fretless technique is improving by leaps and bounds. I really enjoying watching you play, especially when I see your hands go into “auto pilot” mode and you start to look around, then focus again when the pattern changes. Always fun to spend a sunny afternoon with you in your lovely garden with your friends. Try all the different strings you want - they don’t last forever, anyway. Nice hat!

[@LighthouseGospelBand]

Beautiful Playing! I enjoy seeing the chickens come in and out of view! I have 2 pet roosters that I rescued, and they love me to play the banjo for them, they'll crow along!

[@young1939]

Friday being the last work day of the week is always nice to look forward to. Fretless Friday makes it a wonderful experience. Keep up the good work Phoebe. 👍💕♥️

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

For me... you are the queen of fretless bass!!!... Cordial Greetings from Spain!!!...

[@jovanblom7742]

Nothing to talk about - she's definitely in!

[@wzardglick]

I could listening every dayon morning

[@hihatjas9477]

Look forward to fretless Friday. Didn't hear the lawnmower. Old musician advice would be always try new things . Give the strings a try. Keep on shining that beautiful light Phoebe 🪕🕯️

[@dougintothesunset]

That was so great. Nice job, great hat, and Squidward too. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarcasmhatter595]

These are quickly becoming the sound Friday makes (And congrats on surviving finals!!)

[@dianegomes7914]

That hat is really great. And loved the mellow tonin’!!! Friday is good for a chicken&pickin’ day.

[@jooei2810]

This fills me with the same joy as listening to Mozart You are a gem!

[@Batmandabomb]

If you read this, tomorrow is May Fourth and May the Forth be with you... try playing or listening to Picards Inner Light

[@Zephanyahh]

You should create a song based on the movement of your chickens . A theme song to their action, on the fly. A challenge! 😃 keep rocking girlie. We need to make this girl so rich with youtube money her chickens have bling. She's awesome. You would kill it just chatting to chat.

[@piguy3point14]

I think this has been done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6Wmh32VdqiiidUsi=--oVQCz38sA-w-qs

[@shop970]

It's real! It's very enjoyable! Thanks ! You go. Go, go!

[@fordsrestorations970]

Phoebe seems to enjoy the fretless banjo ... now I got to go do my practice.

[@dancochrane617]

You’re always amazing on the banjo regardless of what frets or strings you like. Thanks for brightening my day today ! 😊.

[@williamperkins2160]

Phoebe. I hope you know that your videos bring a smile and an uplifting of spirit to a lot of people. That’s a tremendous gift to give. Thank you.

[@jamesluebben5925]

Hello hens! Hello Phoebe-in-a-hat! Hello Friday banjo!

[@goldngameplay]

Had a rough one today at work but coming to this after that is really calming! Thanks for the song, always love the fretless banjo and I am now no longer fretting on Friday

[@kandlaker]

I Am always so delighted to hear your Banjo music !! 😄

[@reallyoldtom9352]

Absolutely try the Nylgut strings. I've used them on several of my older banjos and have never been disappointed. Love tuning in to your sweet little face. Tom in Idaho I'm getting a 100 year old plus 5 string from eBay this week -ish. Nylgut strings are going on it for sure. God bless, stay sweet! P.S. the Nylgut strings will be easier on the fingerboard also. Peace.😊

[@thefool00]

People like you give me hope for humanity.

[@Louckeable]

it's always fun to try new strings for new sounds, you can always go back to the old strings if you dont like em

[@user-ig8pd9qn5h]

In the end, when I want to experiment with aone of my instruments and need to change some stuff on it in the course, I always wait for the moment when I think I've done enough with the old setting. You will feel the point when you really sense the inner move to remove the old strings and try something new. The idea might stick around for weeks until it finally hits you. I wish you continuous joy and fun playing!

[@andyperkins8620]

Sounded great as usual. Didn’t hear any mowers. Thanks for another Fretless Friday!!!!

[@paulyoung5327]

The steel strings will be louder than Nylon, or nylgut, I suggest a different medium to lights or vice versa .steel strings it will keep the volume up on such a heavy head as the wooden one. As usual I loved ❤❤❤your choice of back drop the rock wall and the beautiful florals. Yes the chickens were content to stay in the back light for the most part making it was a well balanced ensemble. Awesome Fretless Friday I feel enlightened. Frail on.

[@MichaelBCoats]

Doc, you are getting better and better with fretless Bixby! I would keep the steel strings, but that's just me. I like the tone as is. Love you, Doc! God bless! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fredolivo6462]

Don’t change anything. Your great just as you are.

[@ethanherschenfeld]

fretless banjo beats the fretful banjo every time. congrats on finishing finals! phew!! couldn't hear the lawnmower. would be curious to hear the other kind of strings too. sounds great!

[@edprince9079]

What a nice relaxing looking spot.

[@morningcoffeepottery5416]

Love your positive energy! Thank you for sharing!

[@drumzone5]

I hope you did well on your finals! Love the purple hat!

[@dewikle2]

Can’t hear the lawn mower! Fun tune! Thank you for posting your videos. They are wonderful as they are. Your current camera and mic are doing an excellent job. Best wishes from Virginia…

[@BigCheeseRumble]

Pretty hat and cute chickens. And you keep getting better on that fretless. Go Phoebe!

[@ruth-annrhodes7312]

i love your hats x you are a very skilled banjo player

[@FCFDave]

I have an old "camp banjo" which is a fretless banjo with a wood top and I have (red) nylgut strings on it. I like the sound, it's less "punchy" than steel, but my biggest concern was this banjo doesn't have a truss rod and I was worried about warping the (80-ish) year old neck. It took a bit of playing to get used to the feel of the strings as well, especially the 5th string, it has more "bounce" than steel which actually makes clawhammer more fun for me. Keep up the good work, your fretless Fridays are a bright spot in the week!

[@KieranMckean]

Must be spring because my strawberries are starting to bloom and the grapes are just budding 🌸 😊

[@oldfarmshow]

Zone 5B in the house

[@Rubin5342]

Phoebe, more importantly - you should paint the back bright red with large white font “STOP” in the center. Flip it over and point it at the lawn mower guy. LOVE YOUR MUSIC. //ji

[@enidsnarb]

Couldn’t hear a lawn mower ! Loves the hat ! As far as strings maybe you should try Nile gut and if you aren’t completely sold then go back ! The nut and saddle slots might need to be a tiny bit wider for the Nile gut and if so bring it to me at the Folk Music Center, yes the old bearded luthier , bring the strings too because we’re out of the nylgut most of the time !!❤

[@zdoublins]

Thank you for your content! Have a blessed weekend!

[@johnbolton292]

This makes me happy! In case you've forgotten, God loves you. Jesus loves you. On your journey beware of traps and snares. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

[@CharliePonting-ng1hp]

Fantastic as usual - and no lawnmower sound

[@fomosapian6790]

The slides almost sound like bends on the fretless. Pretty cool. 😎

[@brianpaul9680]

You play great . Sounds like a Angel playing. Keep up the great work

[@MeadowlarkViolin]

Wonderful! Love the chickens too!

[@Martyrium5]

This is my favorite channel on youtube❤

[@driftlesshermit9731]

Thank you! Definitely needed this. Congrats on the finals. If you study as well as you play, I'm pretty sure you aced it.

[@harvdog5669]

Phoebe, that looks like a black silky, lays small green eggs 😊😊😊

[@PhotographyCol]

Fretless Fridays rock 🔥🔥🔥

[@piguy3point14]

Hell yeah!

[@runtonefeedler2012]

As you have it now it has a nice worm tone. I like it.

[@Taipan108]

Very nice! I love your chickens too! Ahoy from Australia.

[@charlottegrace6656]

Love listening to the music, love seeing the chickens! Also your outfit is great x

[@GnomeHatt]

You've made me pick up the banjo / guitar again, and also get into a habit of just trying a new song. Wish I could say I had a chicken too :/ maybe if I play more one will show up Anyway thanks for posting consistently, it always reminds me to play if I haven't

[@MandibleBones]

I feel you about finals. I promise it gets better eventually (said the adult about to go back and get another master's... why am I subjecting myself to this again?). Thanks for giving me something to smile about on this Friday!

[@plupyduplupydu1369]

We are just blooming weeds in ontario right now. Thy strings sound like a guitar. And oh yah-school made me feel stuipid, cus it was teaching me stupid. You almost got me dancing.

[@SanteeVermont]

This makes me want to mow my lawn, but later. Today it is Friday! #bellina #toto

[@SanteeVermont]

Also I use Ernie Ball brand nylon strings on my uke. They sound great and last waaaay longer than others I've tried out over the years.