Ghost Riders in the Sky

I noodled around with this years ago when Garland Shuping recorded it on the album From Banjo Man's to Opryland. Here's my attempt at playing it based on his break with the cool intro he came up with.

[@sharpsboy4040]

This is probably the best ghost riders I have herd on banjo

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!

[@grundan69]

Agreed!

[@collectiques1]

I so remember picking with Garland so many times in shows and he played it just like that. Great job, but then you learned from the best.

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks Tom!

[@enoquesantos7908]

Muuuuito bom Esse cara gosta de tocar banjo. Parabéns

[@sf7708]

Nicely done! I taught myself to play that song. Watching you gave me some new ideas to explore, thank you!

[@TheBanjoFlyBoy]

That was some fine noodling John!!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

TheBanjoFlyBoy Thanks Danny!

[@banjofy]

Wow, incredible John!! I was looking for ideas for a version and found this! Crazy good!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks Abdul! I may have posted this on the Hangout, but I don't remember.

[@davidlundmark9359]

Wow what a cool song, very nice man! (I haven't seen you make videos for a while, you totally should, I love hearing your covers!)

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks David!

[@ffspo]

Wow, this is amazing!

[@devinbarkey2025]

amazing friend!

[@jimjoyce7607]

AWESOME Big John!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!

[@danny-ul6xy]

This is unbelievable! Deserves more views and likes! Subscribed

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks Danny!

[@GuiFerragut]

Wonderful John !! Could you help me with the banjo tabs if you have !!!

[@bastiandabrock304]

You are amazing! Great performance!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks Bastian!

[@wsearp]

Man that made me even see them..... Good work John.....

[@JohnApfelthaler]

William Evans Thanks Bill!

[@Kerhallet1]

Merci ! Super musique.

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!

[@mo55m00n]

Outstanding

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thank you!

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

Amazing cover.

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!

[@isaacps3]

U got my like

[@brandonlawsonmtb]

Sounds hard! Good Job!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Brandon Lawson Thanks Brandon!

[@hesedken]

really nice job, guy

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thank you!

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant John you play great banjo have you done any albums

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Mick McGuire Thanks Mick! I've recorded on 7 albums with the group I play with and on a friend's album.

[@samirmilani4069]

superb man!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks Samir!

[@LanceSheppard]

That was amazing buddy!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Lance Sheppard thank you!

[@LanceSheppard]

@@JohnApfelthaler your welcome

[@cjeanrond]

Great job on this!!

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!

[@dr.jerrygarrett493]

Sounds good John

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Dr. Jerry Garrett thanks!

[@wd9ufo]

Well done

[@RenoScruggs]

Gee whiz wow ,,,,, you're really great John

[@JohnApfelthaler]

***** Thanks Steve!

[@RenoScruggs]

You're welcome !

[@brianswan9005]

That is just wonderful. I also love your versions of Red Wind and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Can I ask what tuning you are using for Ghost Riders?

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Brian Swan Thanks Brian! I'm using G minor tuning; lower the B string to B flat.

[@brianswan9005]

John Apfelthaler Many thanks John. I can't wait to start figuring it out. It'll take a while but I'll get it eventually ;)

[@raydavenport3892]

Sounds awesome what chord are you playing in?

[@JohnApfelthaler]

This is in G minor. I tune the second string down to a Bb.

[@mikereynolds6050]

Wow

[@hannahelizabeth459]

would you please do a lesson on this??

[@monsterja7028]

yes

[@Mohmyblues]

HOLA ¿como lo tienes afinado?

[@claygross9577]

Can u please tell me what tuning ur playing in? I play an arrangement in standard g

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Clay, I tune the banjo to G minor by tuning the B string to B flat.

[@alfonsotrevino9641]

What tuning is this?

[@JohnApfelthaler]

It's G minor tuning. Tune the 2nd string from B to a Bb.

[@alfonsotrevino9641]

@ thank you so much!!! Youre picking is awesome, it would be amazing if you could do a tutorial on this version of ghost riders

[@gregpartain4307]

This in G tuning or D?

[@JohnApfelthaler]

It’s G minor tuning. Tune the B string to B flat.

[@mickmcguire4571]

Hi john how can I get these albums can I get them from yourself thanks

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Mick McGuire Hi Mick, you can go to www.atlanticbluegrass.com and click on the Discography tab to see a list of CDs available with the songs listed. Also the latest cd is on the "Our Latest Record" tab. It was recorded in 2013 so it's not that new anymore LOL! Anyway, you can click on the Contact tab to get the email address of the business manager if you want to get a CD. Unfortunately, the site is kind of simple and doesn't have a way to order online. Thanks for asking.

[@MrHeem94]

Ah yeah...

[@JohnApfelthaler]

TheRealMrPooPyNuTz Thanks!

[@fdlman93092]

That D# will never not sound good. It's not a sound banjos get to make very often.

[@JohnApfelthaler]

Thanks!