Sunday, August 29, 2010
Crossing The Cumberlands
One of the bands I play with, the Bluegrass Bonanza Band, started doing this tune and it seems to be very popular with audiences, so I thought I'd do a YouTube to show how I play it. I start off with the banjo and then do a couple of mandolin breaks. There are a lot of mando possibilities with this one. It's a Bill Monroe tune. The Nashville Bluegrass Band have covered it and sound wonderful on it.
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Hiya David!
ReplyDeleteJust started checking out your blog, after clicking on it's link in your Mandolin Cafe signature.
Just wanted to say keep it up! I am a bit behind you for ability, but in that same general "not a beginner, not a smokinhot pro, but in motion between the 2" place.
This is going to be a big winter for me to really dig in and make some music happen, and discoveries like your blog (and your process) are a great help - thanks!
I love this tune. I first heard it on a set of Bill Monroe cds. I think he really respected the banjo a lot! Want to learn this on my octave. Played regular mandolin for many years but really have a thing for the octave and play it mostly the last four year. Lovely video and so well done!
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ReplyDeleteHave you posted your tab for this tune? I have been sounding this out but I must admit I am transcribing your fingers in the video into my mind. Nice solo and like the tremelo too.
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