We just inherited a tenor banjo and are 5 lessons into a life-long journey I hope (my Son and I)...wow...this was moving! Our dearly-departed Neil (father-in-law) could play that on the piano, he loved Joplin! Thanks for sharing!!
I just stumbled across this and I have to say.. wow. This is phenomenal. Seeing two humans, so far apart in age, playing and enjoying this old music. Playing their hearts out on those beautiful instruments. Goddamn. Thank you for sharing this.
@The4stringman Jesse has a Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana and Norbert has a Paramount Style 1. They are both standard tenor tuning - CGDA. Thanks for your interest. ~Lynne Rock
@bennie697 Norbert first taught himself to play this rag on MANDOLIN based on the PIANO score (he moved it up a half step from A flat to A). When he switched from mandolin to BANJO, he started playing it in the key of D. Earlier this year, he pulled it out of his memory and taught it to Jesse. THANKS for watching! ~Lynne Rock
I was going to ask what key it was in. I completely understand the mandolin/tenor 5th dimension. I going to try to learn this in Ab so I can record playing it with our family instruments. A 1905 Steinway, 1928 Paramount tenor banjo and 1933 Martin C1 guitar.
Hi Lynn! This one is still my favorite! Stefan and I are still learning to play but switched from the Irish picking style to a Ukulele teacher that is helping us explore the jazz and rag time strums/chords! We are playing for our family for the first time this Christmas!
I'm just starting in on plectrum banjo playing (I've been a guitarist for decades) and would love to learn this song and similar. How did you go about learning it? From a teacher, translated from piano music, by ear, tablature, or what? Great job. Sounds great. I love this sort of stuff.
Norbert first taught himself to play this rag on MANDOLIN based on the PIANO score (he moved it up a half step from A flat to A). When he switched from mandolin to Tenor BANJO, he started playing it in the key of D. Thank you for your comments and questions. Yes, rags are great stuff!
amazing!! I'm a pianist and ukulele player and would like to start with a 4 string Banjo hopefully easy enough to transition from ukulele andmy classical guitar lesson. Which Banjo model is perfect for ragtime and dixieland (I currently play a banjo uke with a dixieland ensemble but want the real deal) THANKS FOR HELPERS appreciate cheerio
Thanks for your comments, Yotam. Yes, a 4-string tenor banjo would be a great fit for your dixieland ensemble! Back when this video was made, Norbert was playing a Paramount Style 1 and Jesse was playing a Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana. These days, Jesse prefers playing a B&D Sultana. Hopefully you can try out some different tenor banjos before making your decision.
In the US these banjo's are being converted to five strings and in ireland they are playing fiddle and pipe tunes on them. The people that were playing trad jazz for a hobby are leaving them behind.
They play so well and I like the background.
Thanks, Marcus!
I imagine them falling in the lake lol
We just inherited a tenor banjo and are 5 lessons into a life-long journey I hope (my Son and I)...wow...this was moving! Our dearly-departed Neil (father-in-law) could play that on the piano, he loved Joplin! Thanks for sharing!!
I just stumbled across this and I have to say.. wow. This is phenomenal. Seeing two humans, so far apart in age, playing and enjoying this old music. Playing their hearts out on those beautiful instruments. Goddamn. Thank you for sharing this.
OUTSTANDING ! ! !
Honestly the best I've heard .
Midnite Rider Thank you so much!
What a great moment. You can really see Jesse is having a blast with another great rag.
Hey this is pretty awesome, i gotta learn some ragtime on banjo.
Paired with the amazing background you two are fabulous
Xander Thank you!
Another great job men!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
@The4stringman Jesse has a Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana and Norbert has a Paramount Style 1. They are both standard tenor tuning - CGDA. Thanks for your interest. ~Lynne Rock
They are banjo BEASTS! I love it!!!
Ileana Zayas ...Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutamente impresionante preciosa interpretación un abrazo desde España
papa papa ...Thank you!
@bennie697 Norbert first taught himself to play this rag on MANDOLIN based on the PIANO score (he moved it up a half step from A flat to A). When he switched from mandolin to BANJO, he started playing it in the key of D. Earlier this year, he pulled it out of his memory and taught it to Jesse. THANKS for watching! ~Lynne Rock
I was going to ask what key it was in. I completely understand the mandolin/tenor 5th dimension. I going to try to learn this in Ab so I can record playing it with our family instruments. A 1905 Steinway, 1928 Paramount tenor banjo and 1933 Martin C1 guitar.
This is so wholesome. All love, you are a perfect banjo duo :))
With all due respect... THIS.. should have more views! Sounds great!!
Cool. Never knew Ragtime could sound so good on Banjoes
Thanks, Kevin! Glad you enjoyed!
awesome way to go old and new
This is a good tune. I really like it 👍
THIS IS TRULY AMAZING,VIRTUOSO!
HλLOWEENTHER ...Thank you so much!
Very, very nice. Good job!
Beautiful
Thank you!
Great job! Happy banjo music! Keep up the good work!
...Thank you!
Hi Lynn! This one is still my favorite! Stefan and I are still learning to play but switched from the Irish picking style to a Ukulele teacher that is helping us explore the jazz and rag time strums/chords! We are playing for our family for the first time this Christmas!
So nice to hear from you, Leslie! Thanks for the update… I'm glad that you and Stefan are still playing. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
You two are amazing!
I love it Lynne - This is great - Great music and a pretty setting behind them. Happy music. Thanks for sharing. Gwen
This song makes me smile :)
Great playing!
Michael Yelton ...Thank you!
Great job. Well played. Much needed.
David Raskin ...Thank you, David!
great banjo playing guys
love to c grandfather and grandson play together like this!!!!
I'm just starting in on plectrum banjo playing (I've been a guitarist for decades) and would love to learn this song and similar. How did you go about learning it? From a teacher, translated from piano music, by ear, tablature, or what? Great job. Sounds great. I love this sort of stuff.
Norbert first taught himself to play this rag on MANDOLIN based on the PIANO score (he moved it up a half step from A flat to A). When he switched from mandolin to Tenor BANJO, he started playing it in the key of D. Thank you for your comments and questions. Yes, rags are great stuff!
get this young man a gold crown!!!!!!!!!
@mrchickenhawk68
Yes, Norbert has been teaching Jesse on the banjo for 2 1/2 years. Thanks for your comment.
Fantastic!!
kath art ...Thank you!
I can play this on my piano and this bloody sick
Super! Delightful performance. Thank you.
fantastic!
Thank you!
@Robin18us Thanks, Ray. I'm glad you enjoyed it! ~Lynne Rock
Bravissimi
Awesome job! Great sound
Thanks, Sean!
Delightful performance!
Well done gentlemen !
Thank you!
This is so cute!
Yes!
Very well done. Congratulations!!
This is just awesome!
Thanks, Rodrigo!
Great job really enjoyed this !!!
Amazing, super amazing.
Thank you:)
Very good :)
My favorite Scott Joplin Rag. Who arranged it for banjo?
Great Stuff , Keep em coming ...
This is great.
Sounds great!
Very nice!
amazing!! I'm a pianist and ukulele player and would like to start with a 4 string Banjo hopefully easy enough to transition from ukulele andmy classical guitar lesson. Which Banjo model is perfect for ragtime and dixieland (I currently play a banjo uke with a dixieland ensemble but want the real deal) THANKS FOR HELPERS appreciate cheerio
Thanks for your comments, Yotam. Yes, a 4-string tenor banjo would be a great fit for your dixieland ensemble! Back when this video was made, Norbert was playing a Paramount Style 1 and Jesse was playing a Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana. These days, Jesse prefers playing a B&D Sultana. Hopefully you can try out some different tenor banjos before making your decision.
Awesome!!!
Thanks, Brian:)
nice. from Japan
Thank you:)
Also do you use a plectrum (a specif kind of one) or just hands? I know that with my banjo uke I use my fingers formby style
Use guitar picks
Great job!
Thank you!
Really cool! Who said ragtime wasn't for banjos! XD
I play this tune too but somewhat different fingering... like to learn yours though...especially part C
you guys rule
In the US these banjo's are being converted to five strings and in ireland they are playing fiddle and pipe tunes on them. The people that were playing trad jazz for a hobby are leaving them behind.
ナイスです。＾＾
Enjoy your music - remember me from high school?
Janet Schoonmaker Swan
well, this is the simple life
For the first time in 40 years, can we appreciate the beauty of banjo music without judging them "inbreds?"
I’ll stick to the piano, although this is quite cool.
Actually, they are not biologically related... they are teacher and student.