Jason Stamper's Videos (Minstrel Banjo) - Minstrel Banjo 2024-04-19T09:17:37Z https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=3514tpns7rzbj&rss=yes&xn_auth=no Shop Notes: Tombigbee River, aka. Gum Tree Canoe tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-05-06:2477478:Video:91391 2013-05-06T20:32:35.065Z Jason Stamper https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JasonStamper <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/shop-notes-tombigbee-river-aka-gum-tree-canoe"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135349250?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>I am calling this my "Shop Notes" series as it was filmed in my wood shop. So, here is my rendition of Tombigbee River (Gum Tree Canoe). Played on my homemade minstrel style banjo in my shop on a rainy day. If you listen closely you can hear the wonderful sound of the rain on the metal roof! Still strumming her mostly, but I am at least having… <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/shop-notes-tombigbee-river-aka-gum-tree-canoe"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135349250?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />I am calling this my "Shop Notes" series as it was filmed in my wood shop. So, here is my rendition of Tombigbee River (Gum Tree Canoe). Played on my homemade minstrel style banjo in my shop on a rainy day. If you listen closely you can hear the wonderful sound of the rain on the metal roof! Still strumming her mostly, but I am at least having fun! Going Across the Mountains, Minstrel Banjo tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-03-22:2477478:Video:87102 2013-03-22T19:11:40.338Z Jason Stamper https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JasonStamper <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/going-across-the-mountains-minstrel-banjo"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135342787?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>My version of an old mountain song, played on my homemade minstrel banjo. I am still learning this instrument, but it sure is a fun one to play. Hope you enjoy! I don't have the stroke style or claw hammer just yet. This is Jason… <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/going-across-the-mountains-minstrel-banjo"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135342787?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />My version of an old mountain song, played on my homemade minstrel banjo. I am still learning this instrument, but it sure is a fun one to play. Hope you enjoy! I don't have the stroke style or claw hammer just yet. This is Jason style.... Minstrel Banjo Build and Ring Ring De Banjo tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-12-06:2477478:Video:79157 2012-12-06T21:13:48.508Z Jason Stamper https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JasonStamper <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/minstrel-banjo-build-and-ring-ring-de-banjo"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135343073?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Here is some photos of the construction process from my recently completed banjo. Ring Ring De Banjo! <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/minstrel-banjo-build-and-ring-ring-de-banjo"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135343073?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Here is some photos of the construction process from my recently completed banjo. Ring Ring De Banjo! Boatman's Dance tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-12-05:2477478:Video:78795 2012-12-05T19:32:05.641Z Jason Stamper https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JasonStamper <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/boatman-s-dance"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135340924?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Ok here is my first video with my first home made tack head. It is maple/African Mahogany with Nylgut strings and a 25.5" scale length. I am a guitar player and still learning banjo so please forgive my poor banjo style. Also, this instrument ended up being louder than I thought it would be so I'll have to sing louder next time. Hope you like it, and many thanks to Terry Bell for all his… <a href="https://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/boatman-s-dance"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3135340924?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Ok here is my first video with my first home made tack head. It is maple/African Mahogany with Nylgut strings and a 25.5" scale length. I am a guitar player and still learning banjo so please forgive my poor banjo style. Also, this instrument ended up being louder than I thought it would be so I'll have to sing louder next time. Hope you like it, and many thanks to Terry Bell for all his great advice along the way! By the way, this is in open D tuning.