Ron is so inspiring to me... He and the rest of union station is the reason I play the banjo today after playing the drums for 20 yrs. I just love bluegrass and every day I just wanna get better and better at the banjo. It's funny, but the banjo is very similar to the drums only difference is the tones, notes n' chords! I love it!
I can't wait to get my hands on this - I thnk Ron's style is just so "driving" in a laid-back manner if that's possible! He's my favourite player of all time.
OK I'm sitting here watching Union Station on PBS and Ron is playing "Cluck old Hen" and I"m thinking, I've got to see if he has a video, I love his style, I play banjo in a bluegrass band, need to get this video.
Ron Block is teaching exactly what i want to know. Lerning the concepts behind is so important. BTW: can someone tell me the name of the kick-off song ?
Great video and I believe a worthy DVD. I've been playing guitars for years, now only to discover I should have been maybe playing the banjo instead. I have a heavy Deering and wondering what should I use for a strap or could you advise or recommend a good supportive setup. Thanks for sharing! Mark
Ron is so inspiring to me... He and the rest of union station is the reason I play the banjo today after playing the drums for 20 yrs. I just love bluegrass and every day I just wanna get better and better at the banjo. It's funny, but the banjo is very similar to the drums only difference is the tones, notes n' chords! I love it!
One of the best players I've ever seen
Ron Block is favourite banjo player and of course I'm gonna buy these DVDs!
2:43...his back up is so freaking smooth and timed perfectly!!!
I can't wait to get my hands on this - I thnk Ron's style is just so "driving" in a laid-back manner if that's possible!
He's my favourite player of all time.
Thanks so much for posting this clip. I just ordered the DVD.
Rick
OK I'm sitting here watching Union Station on PBS and Ron is playing "Cluck old Hen" and I"m thinking, I've got to see if he has a video, I love his style, I play banjo in a bluegrass band, need to get this video.
I like the way the music is playing in the background and he can't keep still...cute...totally cute.
I love the part at 1:39. I guess it's an improv?
Ron Block is teaching exactly what i want to know. Lerning the concepts behind is so important.
BTW: can someone tell me the name of the kick-off song ?
Great video and I believe a worthy DVD. I've been playing guitars for years, now only to discover I should have been maybe playing the banjo instead. I have a heavy Deering and wondering what should I use for a strap or could you advise or recommend a good supportive setup. Thanks for sharing! Mark
The song is "Cluck Old Hen"
It's just an improvisation over a vamp. Ron used it to demonstrate a concept he teaches on the video.
tanks! for a lesson
Can someone tell me the name of the song at 1:39, i love that style man.. It's really deep
@mahalie23 Or a metronome. It's a very economical approach.
Is that Sierra Hull on the mandolin?
@jasobres Nope, that's Alison Krauss. Here's your sign. No, that is Sierra.
My second cousin is Peter Shwimmer ever hear of him...??
thats my cousin =D
The song is Cluck old hen
No, it's Alison Krauss. Here's your sign.