My take on this classic Appalachian tune. Tuning is double c - gCGCD. Capo on second position, so the key of D - aDADE.
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@spqa20042 жыл бұрын
The banjo is an underrated and underappreciated instrument. American folk music is sorely missing out in the popularity that is so richly deserves.
@YourLocalR3NecK6 ай бұрын
I agree! The banjo and folk are both super underrated and underappreciated. Although, I feel if it were super popular today, it would slowly be ruined and end up how country has become.
@barneyboyle69332 жыл бұрын
I’d pay money for a tutorial if this version. It’s the best version I’ve ever heard
@clevelandcorncob Жыл бұрын
You'll get a real old time banjo lesson if you just learn from watching/listening to her!
@commanderty94 Жыл бұрын
She has referenced Clifton Hicks in other videos and I believe she usually plays in the d range ( aDADE). Clifton Hicks is a fantastic teacher and has very helpful instructional videos. Including Cumberland Gap.
@digitaldemocracyai-rob10 ай бұрын
@@clevelandcorncobit's complex for us beginners
@meredithmoon3 ай бұрын
@@commanderty94 i've actually never heard anything by Clifton Hicks or referenced him? But this version is more or less from the Lotus Wight version off his album "Ode to the Banjo". I like to change my versions around so as not to sound exactly the same as any version, but I highly recommend checking out Lotus Wight.
@meredithmoon3 ай бұрын
@@commanderty94 I have always figured tunes out by ear by listening to them on record - but yes there are many helpful instructional videos for tunes like this one here on KZbin.
@UNC33455 жыл бұрын
I was in an airport from Turkey to the Ukraine when I first heard you sing this song. A long way from North Carolina. This really made me emotional.
@joshaquatic2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been home to NC in.....actually this month makes 4 years. My KZbin history is quickly filling up with songs like this. Playing stuff like this on my cello or ukulele, along with fish fries and pulled pork helps in missing one of the most beautiful places on earth.
@brucetoo32942 жыл бұрын
music come out of the ground--eh? A johnny Cash song made me cry in Switzerland--didn't know what homesick--or evn maybe "home" meant....
@michaelsongs Жыл бұрын
That is some phenomenal banjo playing!❤
@roryboyes230710 күн бұрын
This one is pure class. I come back to it often. Pure rolling. Magic.
@timthompsondp2 жыл бұрын
WHAT. This is insane. I think this is my favorite version I've heard of Cumberland Gap.
@giuseppemontego84792 жыл бұрын
Love the performance...and love the "FILM COPS" note too.
@johnlashbaugh61944 ай бұрын
Damn gal, this is one of the few that brings me back and long for the real music. Thank you!
@richardddeath2 жыл бұрын
Sweet as a Kentucky whippoorwill on a smokey mountain breeze, could be a hundred years old on a front porch or totally up to date, you made my day and helped me to make the decision to cast away the finger picks and play in the way that feels right. Beautiful Meredith Moon.
@TwoCatsUp6 жыл бұрын
Love the down-to-earth, old-timey genuinness of this sound, so faithful to the music and a joy to listen to. Love the version of Cumberland Gap, never heard anything like it.
@meredithmoon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kevinhoelzeman10322 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video quite a few times and it's just beautiful. It makes me think of happier times in life at the creeks and hollers wondering through the great outdoors. It may not be as happy right now but I'll never give up. Great playing. Have a great day
@brianchaplin9085BEC.3 жыл бұрын
Meredith you are my clawhammer banjo idol.
@jordanstrayer71993 жыл бұрын
Fur real tho
@skypausebgp26153 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this version of this song every morning for the past week and it gets better every time I hear it. It’s just great.
@banjobearhuman41663 жыл бұрын
Well, I guess I just spent 3 months learning Scruggs style only to realize frailing is the way. I have not heard this much soul in a bluegrass-style banjo playing style and I don't think you could.
@Vlatheron3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen to me lol If you’re looking for clawhammer resources, I totally recommend clifton hicks Also, if you haven’t heard of Rising Appalachia, you should check out their album wider circles
@rbdavisphoto3 жыл бұрын
Clifton Hick teaches Clawhammer as well 2-finger thumb lead style which gives another sound, more of a Virginia mountain style.
@goodoleme7473 жыл бұрын
Learn both...You're limiting the tone of the banjo if you play one style.
@phildf69223 жыл бұрын
clawhammer explores the percussive nature of the instrument, fingerpicking feels like trying to play it as a 5 string guitar
@bonniehill95183 жыл бұрын
Same!!!!! 3 months in at Scruggs to find this.....my next mission learning clawhammer
@0713mas2 жыл бұрын
What a performance, made my hair stand up!!! All the sudden I'm seeing all these fantastic banjoists coming out of the wood work❤ fantastic singer too! 👏
@meattooth6 жыл бұрын
I think I watch this video weekly lol. Whatever you're doing today, just know that you have inspired, and stirred a soul. Thank you.
@drussthelegend3919Ай бұрын
Been watchkng this clip for almost 2 decades. The best in my book.
@dylangaffney9545 жыл бұрын
This is the definition of taking an old time song and making it uniquely yours, beautiful!
@beakerman405 жыл бұрын
Can't stop listening and watching this. Still watching. Can't stop Help!
@DavidSSabb4 жыл бұрын
I love this song, your rendition of it, how badass your banjo looks, and the art on your walls.
@BornByMoonlight Жыл бұрын
My grandpa used to sing this to me when I was little.. here I sit in the hospital hoping he pulls through playing this for him. I'd love to be able to play it for him myself. He played clawhammer.♡
@BornByMoonlight11 ай бұрын
Note: I lost my popaw on September 1st 2023.. if anyone sees this & would do a tutorial how to play it please tag me.♡ I'd love to play it in his memory.
@Matersoup4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always showing your tuning it's a great help for us beginner banjoists! I'm a huge fan.
@z_dog77394 жыл бұрын
I actually played Cumberland Gap in the Cumberland Gap and now I'm at home 70 miles from there looking and seeing how others play it
@mistyautumnwoods Жыл бұрын
Just back here again to remind you that this is still the best version of this song on KZbin!!!
@weaviestevie88676 жыл бұрын
This just makes me grin .... Simply THE best banjo vid I’ve watched in 12 months of learning to play clawhammer ... thank you ... eat dust Mr Costello! Amazing ...
@gregwojaczynski71852 жыл бұрын
By far my favorite version of this very old song
@spikel9846 жыл бұрын
Geez I'm glad i discovered you on you tube. You've inspired me to blow the dust off my banjo and learn to play.(finally). Its great to hear the banjo played the way you do,( & sing), I love it, thanks for sharing.
@calvb83496 жыл бұрын
Beautiful music! Amazing how much a simple foot tap can do to a song too. Loved it, thank you.
@KenBilderback4 жыл бұрын
I like the sign on your refrigerator. I grew up in Detroit listening in the 1960s listening to your dad's music. "Black Day in July," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," and "Don Quixote" are the songs that stick with me. Music can awaken people. BTW: You are beyond incredible. Thank you.
@leeadams9965 жыл бұрын
I cannot stop watching this! Beautiful sound and voice! Very inspiring!
@badandy8806 жыл бұрын
I love how freely you play. There's some fuckin soul in that voice! Thanks for sharing.
@lazysax99875 жыл бұрын
Discovered this video 3 days ago... have watched it at least a couple dozen times
@tobiaswieczorek60405 жыл бұрын
Wow absolutely loving it. What a voice!! Great version of this song
@norternredneck3 жыл бұрын
1st time hearing this lady , I was not disappointed
@margotstern26453 жыл бұрын
Gosh I wanna see you live!! I LOVE YOUR MUSICCC
@uriahromero61824 жыл бұрын
gorgeous instrument
@MatthewHoffman-sg1lo24 күн бұрын
that was fire i love to sing and play to!!
@AnnLippert12 жыл бұрын
Finally. Banjo's looking bad ass
@mrgildons6 жыл бұрын
Never heard "Cumberland Gap" played this way! Great!
@Stray1One2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant,I’m gonna try this one,banjo Jen taught me claw hammer style,Hope I learn this from you,cheers.
@michaelmaddux54476 жыл бұрын
I love your styling on this tune. Thanks again. I could listen for hours...and I may just do that.
@scottearnest1823 жыл бұрын
Listening to you keeps motivating me to keep practicing! Cheers!
@kennethfrancis7823 жыл бұрын
My wife and I just bought a banjo...learning to play together...she played me this video the other day...bucket list goal of mine now to pick it apart and learn to play it exactly like this.
@S3Moto7 ай бұрын
I just started learning 2 finger banjo, and my brain just can't comprehend how you can get that kind of sound playing claw hammer! It's absolutely amazing.
@alanhenager505 жыл бұрын
Lots of soul in this rendition. Definitely subscribing!
@atillion7910 ай бұрын
I love how the foot fills out the 1 and the 3, where clawhammer hits the 2 and 4 so good.. great job.
@krisrod992 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I am just beginning to learn clawhammer. Thank you for posting.
@digitaldemocracyai-rob3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Great tune, playing and voice. Loved it
@Pinecone2462 жыл бұрын
Positively excellent playing great playing and vocals
@theoliviaarchives47942 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. They have been a great inspiration in my own learning.
@kayrogers40224 жыл бұрын
That...was...INCREDIBLE. Thank u!
@42VS425 ай бұрын
Seriously, hearing/seeing this rendition of this song was life changing.
@sebastianmelmoth9100 Жыл бұрын
Marvelous, stunning, full of feeling and beauty and emotion. Love it.
@rogerjon18414 жыл бұрын
awesome! love it. best version I have ever heard. well done ma'am
@edhynes26284 жыл бұрын
obsessed with this ...so catchy !
@billybudd4523 күн бұрын
I have watched this video at least 10 times today
@rbdavisphoto3 жыл бұрын
I've listened to a lot of versions, and this is the best by far... Meredith's enthusiasm makes it even better.
@FinnBjerke5 жыл бұрын
This put a smile on my face....
@johannesbroborn2 жыл бұрын
Lovely playing! You're amazing
@niteowl3655 жыл бұрын
Bravo!!! This really makes me long for Cumberland Gap or as my Father-in-law would say; Polecat Holler which made me alittle afraid that you had some sort of wild mountain lions. Beautiful country, people, and music!
@janfideplat7522 жыл бұрын
C'est vraiment la version que j'aime le lpus réécouter, merci encore 👏👏👏
@TheMrgough8 ай бұрын
GREAT claw-hammer GREAT singing GREAT rendering of this classic. 🙂
@HillbillyMusings Жыл бұрын
Love it.
@NobleNoob3565 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I remember this song when I was in school.
@mikeryan47422 жыл бұрын
I live 106 miles west of Cumberland gap. Beautiful song !
@stadtleriv3 жыл бұрын
Love you and your music!!!! Thank you. I am forever your loyal fan. XO JS
@BOB2ElECTRICBOOGALOO6783 ай бұрын
The mods done on that deering goodtime banjo looks really cool. the black headstock, the custom scooped fretboard, the words on the bottom of the drum, all looks cool with the blonde neck, super unique.
@blainechappell53834 жыл бұрын
I think I've watched this about a dozen times now
@bigal259387 ай бұрын
This gal is just good. Been watching her videos for a few years.
@janfideplat7522 жыл бұрын
Quelle bonne voix et quel jeu joyeux ! J'adore, merci beaucoup 👍💚
@fordsrestorations9704 ай бұрын
Yes ma'am my people all through those mountains all along the Appalachians down in the Cumberland my grandpa also played banjo but most of my family played music
@tbobmann2295 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I LOVE IT!.. WHAT A TALENT!
@kryptokoz78266 жыл бұрын
YOU OWN IT GIRL!!!!!
@TreeMusicForTheBirds2 жыл бұрын
Claw hammer and "film cops" on the fridge. I'm in love.
@brandonsutton2988 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the sound and tone you get out of that banjo! Damn good job!
@AllenGarvin3 жыл бұрын
I love watching your left-hand. That's great shifting, keeping the position of the hand rock-steady into the shift and then back to first position. That's something I still struggle with.
@zentao8583 жыл бұрын
I've looked up a lot of versions of this tune and yours is by far my favourite... absolutely love your style of playing this tune... only been playing about a year myself so a long way to go but would be very interested in the tabs for it and if you ever thought of bringing out some teaching material I'd be right there...thanks for your inspiration :)
@valentined28086 жыл бұрын
this is such a stunning rendition !
@rpeek5 ай бұрын
So good I can listen all day
@rickerson812 жыл бұрын
I don't think I haven't seen one of her videos that I didn't like. She's amazing!
@MrAlandrez6 жыл бұрын
You need to teach beginners like me cus your great at banjo
@buckkshott66134 жыл бұрын
Concur
@GeorgeCampbell1964 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your style, both in singing and your picking. A friend of mine is making some nice gourd banjos now and I have my heart set on one of those. Ive played dobro (gbdgbd) so i should at least be able to make a little noise! Lol
@alexhickey56333 жыл бұрын
Fantastic version i must say. Very lively!
@jackmcgarry91582 жыл бұрын
What a talented family
@brianboman98013 жыл бұрын
I love this.
@samuelmorgan9691 Жыл бұрын
I love that minor key change that you do for a few notes!
@zuhairreza3 күн бұрын
Very nice!
@submarineradioman55354 жыл бұрын
Sweet - Excellent thump... by the way Ms Moon, your “Obsidian” was haunting and beautiful. “The Highwayman” by Noyes came to my mind immediately. Honestly I’d buy a copy of that poem. You do excellent work. Maybe someday I’ll have a chance to hear you perform in person.
@meredithmoon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you much! I deleted it, as I'd like to keep my poetry for live performances and my books - I feel maybe not for youtube. I very much appreciate your kind words. Take care.
@jamesantkeegan832 жыл бұрын
@@meredithmoon love your sound meredith! All the way from ireland!
@frettedinstrumentsschool-g2807 ай бұрын
Really great Meredith....Jack Baker NYC/NJ
@erinworley16016 жыл бұрын
I love your version. Awesome job! Gonna go home and learn it.
@randyraeder23336 ай бұрын
I like when the drum head gets dark and dirty. Mine too.
@StevePlaysBanjo6 жыл бұрын
Damn, that’s good. Love that little key change you throw in there.
@user-lq7nl3no7o Жыл бұрын
Incredible!! beautiful!!
@olligator229 ай бұрын
Brilliant!! Outstanding!!
@elgatogitano54685 жыл бұрын
Me gusta tu manera de tocar el banjo, ya tengo maestra. Muchas gracias!
@falsejaguar4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@MultiCharliejames5 жыл бұрын
Super nice playing!
@eamonnmulhern23324 жыл бұрын
Jaysus h christ lads... I think I'm in love... excellent