Richie Stearns - Soldiers Joy - Banjo Guru Interview 2/4

Richie shows how to infuse African polyrhythms into an otherwise square oldtime chestnut. Banjo strings are muted with foam at bridge for added percussive effect. At Mentone Al dance weekend, where the tractor family entertained contradancers.

[@mario7frankielee]

he and steve baughman are my fav banjo teachers they make me think i can do it one day☘️🎶 and there’s nothing like good filming from div. angles🌸🌸

[@HilarieBurhans]

Hey, thanks SO MUCH for this series of videos. If I could play like anybody else, it'd be Richie, my banjo hero! And such a nice, relaxed little session of guru-ness. Much appreciated.

[@mdthib]

Great job getting a few angles. No substitute for really getting to see a few angles when trying to understand technique and playing style.

[@guywolff]

This guys great .. Its hard to keep up with so many many great clawhammer players I didnt know anything about .. Thanks for sharing this .. Yours Guy

[@fox5411]

Great player! Can't believe I never met this guy! Talous latern

[@bill4465]

Sorry - I meant that I'm thinking the tuning is Double D tuning --- ADADE. Anyways, thanks so much for the video.

[@bill4465]

I know pitchwise it is D, but I'm thinking the tuning is a variation of open C -- ADADF#

[@millergqgq]

Hey Richie - do you have a KZbin channel? Or is moonshineV it? thanks!

[@bill4465]

Can you tell me what tuning this is?