If I Only Had a Brain- Clawhammer Banjo Arrangement

If I only had a brain, I would have realized that my dad was working on a project in the backyard and filmed somewhere else. Ah well, we got a good video in the end. Didn't get enough wind to spin the propeller hat though. This was a really fun song to arrange! I think the melody fits the banjo sound very well, and with a little clawhammer styling thrown in, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out!
Shoutout to Schmudge the terrier and Lollie the corgi for running around like crazy and causing mischief. Maybe I'll get them to sit still with me for a video one of these days.
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[@adamhowemusic283]

that propellor hat is literally the coolest

[@carolynnunes3922]

Totally agree! It’s epic awesome sauce!

[@arthurhowardpl]

This is so refreshing. When KZbin was innocent and real.

[@huliniswhoiam]

I think this just proves that part of it still is especially with musicians. You just have to know where to look

[@ckblackwoodmusic]

The biggest shout-out to that human wandering around seeking garbage with perfect timing and to the cute little dog

[@SlipKnotRicky]

The hat is like a Jughead Jones crown hat combined with a propeller beanie!

[@robertjoyce5629]

How I love this tune - never heard it on banjo, and now I'm just so happy.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Love the hat, Love the happy creatures and really love the banjo...just don't fly away!

[@CharliePonting-ng1hp]

I have been avoiding the news (always bad & sad) and instead, found your music and spirit totally uplifting - thank you!

[@BigCheeseRumble]

This one's so cute! Of course the propeller hat, but the dog sniffing the camera, and a cameo by your Dad. But best of all is that you arranged a tune from the Wizard of Oz! How wackily cool. Thanks, Phoebe!

[@charleshopkins87]

I always sing this song to myself when at work

[@stevepatteson1091]

Being a somewhat older person I sang the loud parts "out loud". I know what you were singing silently! Having grown up watching the " Wizard of OZ" and being from Kansas this is a special song for me! Thank You!

[@Dr.MatthewOwen]

Why can’t Phoebe Sanders run for President?!? The world would be so much more peaceful with her playing her banjo on the front porch of the White House.

[@dancochrane617]

I notice how you can play without looking at the neck. I’m impressed by that. You are playing with feeling. I’m an old guy who plays guitar. I love banjo and thanks for being there with that beautiful smile

[@Chakfor]

Doggo cameo! They're adorable!

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

Wicked sweet, the scarecrow was always my favorite!

[@kd0407]

I'm sure this has been said time and again, but you and your music always bring a genuine smile into my day. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@fredolivo6462]

I miss the chicken

[@michaelsommers2356]

You should have two counter-rotating propellers, so that once they start spinning, they don't spin you around due to conservation of angular momentum.

[@catherinemorris9755]

Love your creativity, your music & your animals very uplifting, thank you 😊 ❤ Cathy

[@margaretwilson1539]

Great girl... Loved your talent and patience....👍⭐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamesluebben2049]

Love the pupper half-time show

[@mikemarak2613]

Thanks for brining a smile to my face. Like Steve Martin said,can’t e sad while playing the banjo!

[@sasquatch-7634]

The great ones make it look soooooo easy.

[@Kathikas1]

This off the wall wry humour is delightful

[@charlesharper7292]

Thanks! Love life, be safe.❤️🌹

[@carlericvonkleistiii2188]

Sounds great. Banjo is the perfect instrument for that song. You just want to sing along.

[@tmcmurdo826]

Ah…my theme song! 😂

[@piguy3point14]

😂

[@franushbloodaxe6408]

Hi from New Zealand. Thank you that was delightful.

[@markholloway9638]

One-off my favorite songs!

[@jazzbob7]

Love the hat, almost as much as your banjo playing.

[@RatioHatesTheGame]

Love all the critter action!

[@susansanders9159]

More corgi!

[@perrykeener7805]

Absolutely wonderful! And I'm glad the hat didn't take you up before the tune was over.

[@JerDog1984]

The last part of that video made me laugh so much. Very sweet!

[@jaredshaw8163]

Very nice! I play this song on mandolin a lot , but you're right, it does fit the banjo very well🙂

[@authortimwickenden]

I was expecting to see Oscar jump outta the trash can 😂 - you got there in the end - nice!

[@Boppsta712]

Ey, simple thing, but your tempo and swing is the bees knees~

[@TypewriterJustice]

this was absolutely the most fun i had all day, and i had a REALLY fun day! thank you so much for topping it all off :)

[@MLFranklin]

Nice!

[@jefflpanther]

Hi Phoebe. Love your banjo playing. When I was a kid I had a Beanie and Cecil propeller beanie that you could wind up and when you pulled the chinstrap the propeller would fly off (I'm an old geezer). Thank you for your music. Also, I am a fan of the Wizard of Oz {books and movie). I remember when they used to play the movie once a year like a holiday.

[@DeWoodyard]

Bless your beautiful Self and that Corgi!

[@d.randal.h]

Tell your dad he needs to be spinning your propeller with the leaf blower rather than just wandering around photobombing! Such things are what dads are for. 🙂 I'd be curious to know what criteria you use to decide which banjo to play (larger pot vs smaller). Is it based on the song or something else? I'm in the process of deciding on a beginner banjo and am leaning toward one with a larger pot (12" vs 11").

[@CudavidO1123]

I love your playing! You are a bright, beautiful girl with a great talent. And you figured out the notes to this song!

[@patrickrobarge1276]

That was great and from one of favorite movies. Thank you !!!

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

Decades upon decades in the future, this will be the coolest old lady anyone has ever known.

[@paulr.3220]

Loved it. I wish I could play that good.

[@Chris-2-of-3]

The animals crashing the party was fun.

[@piguy3point14]

I love dogs in guitar vids so it's no surprise that The Good Dogs would make this vid better! 😂

[@woodybrison]

Ha ha! "If I only had brain" -- a complete poem in 5 words! Look closely! Gorgeous beautiful hat! Nice playin!

[@pappyfiddle]

No no, it sez "If I only had a brain". No, wait, that's a bug on my screen. It crawled off

[@HomeTipsAndTricks]

Super nice. ...then the hat! You're a hot mess, Lady. Thanks for the great time. --Fink

[@piguy3point14]

Looks like nice weather where The Doctor is In! #DailyDoseOfBanjo

[@aBluegrassPicker]

loved the trash an finale!

[@7Lynno]

Loved the outtakes! Your dogs are the cutest!!

[@garrywise2792]

Nicely done kiddo, I don't play clawhammer but I enjoyed this, I do pick a 5-string and guitar. Wish I had started when I was younger.... Nice Job.

[@MichaelStoneham]

great version of this song.

[@JeremyPickett]

Stop being so outrageous amazing :D That moon on your fretboard is adorable. And I love your soprano claw.

[@ManiacMediaDirector]

Lovely hat! I belive it would look great together with the sweater (yes, you know what sweater I mean)!😊

[@axerxes3981]

Delightful!! Thanks for sharing. Ax

[@aleistercrowley7515]

Great tune....I forgot about it!!! And the hat made me smile which I needed today. Much love kid.❤😎✌

[@marlesimms]

I never realized they snuck a bluegrass song into that film until just now

[@spasmodik666]

Beautiful! Love the hat.

[@Batmandabomb]

Goober... Fantastic

[@tripslaughter5101]

Good one Phoebe, I got a hat like yours we call him jughead hats. I made it years ago from old cowboy hat. I do not have a propeller on it. I'll take a picture of it sometime and send it to you.

[@carlericvonkleistiii2188]

Also known as crown hats. Originally made from old fedoras. Made famous by the character Jughead from the Archie comics.

[@mattomon1045]

I do love your hat

[@Americantilltexassecedes]

Pheobe you are amazing. That was terrific!

[@ralphwest8156]

That was great ' a lovely atmosphere with hilarious outtakes '

[@timpike4515]

I love this! The tune, your playing, the dogs, but most of all the hat! Keep it up, young lady. You're a ray of sunshine!

[@szgage]

You are SO entertaining! Thank you for sharing!

[@MurrayVoightSr]

Cool, that pulled me back in time. (grateful for the happy setting) thx

[@miketayse]

Great arrangement, I like the banjo, nice peg head!

[@robertheitzer7194]

You are AWESOME!!!! I have a Jack Russell Terrier named Piper. She loves your playing also! I love that you include your furry friends in your videos and show your special love for them when they surround you with their love! Thank you for your inspiration Phoebe, your gift is beautiful!

[@richardmckinney2646]

PerfectPerfect

[@KieranMckean]

I'm all about that 👍🥸

[@vincenthunter465]

Thanks for the outtakes! 😂

[@RobMacKendrick]

The Scarecrow should've played the banjo in the movie. I think you've proven that beyond doubt.

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Phoebe 🎶🪕

[@papaw5405]

Love the hat! I'll give you a dollar for it!

[@docholliday9926]

LOVE the hat!

[@SteveCondron]

Loving your output. Keep it coming and let me know when your gigging in Scotland.

[@jeffsiegwart]

Love your hat!

[@mellissadalby1402]

Very cool! I like that very much

[@AppalachianInterventionInMusic]

Perfect for the banjo. Awesome arrangement!

[@pardalote]

Love it ❤

[@monkeyshake3508]

Great job.

[@earthjustice01]

Love the outtakes!

[@vhhawk]

Cute song, cute outtakes, and it's so GREEN where you are! Signed, jealous in the midwest

[@zzanatos2001]

You make it look so easy. I love all the little flourishes that fill in the spaces (bridges?) between the chorus. Great video!

[@michaelmadafferi3256]

Love the hat!

[@jub388]

Your propeller reminds me of "Karlsson vom Dach" by Astrid Lindgren...perhaps you know...! I do like your vids - I don't know how - but I get so relaxed by watching you! Stay tuned...! Greetings from Germany! 🥰

[@davidbivens5375]

Very cool! Love the outtakes

[@DCShaneTours]

We watched that movie every year. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolynnunes3922]

My brother and I were just talking about the fact that back in the day we would wait each year for November to roll around because they would air the Wizard of Oz on TV…

[@MikePuorro]

Wait for it!!!

[@liliaveitia5854]

Thanks!

[@jamescopeland5358]

Thats great Phoebe

[@nerdgarage]

Only thing missing was a motor for the hat. =)

[@piguy3point14]

😂

[@bettyking3636]

lovely chaos

[@timothyblevins8886]

Very Creative Phoebe!!!

[@bxnnyblues6033]

Love it.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

...hard to play slow, aint it? Great job! Love the Goober hat!

[@shado9743]

I really thought your dad was Dan Povenmire for a second. But great song and well played!

[@dougsneider722]

That was great. Thanks!

[@S.G.S.22798]

Hello phoebe my name is Scott and I have a banjo too! It’s actually a mini 6 string travel banjo! Anyway I hope to one day become good at playing banjo just like you!