"Wayfaring Stranger" | thumb lead, two-finger banjo

This is my instrumental arrangement of the old song "Wayfaring Stranger" in the thumb lead, two-finger banjo style. If you would like the tablature, you will find it on page 51 of my book: twofingerbanjo...
This video was filmed by the amazing ‪@DavidBenedictMandolin‬ during Mando & Banjo Week of The Swannanoa Gathering. David is an incredible mandolinist and mandolin teacher. Make sure to check out his CZcams videos and his Patreon community:
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[@davidbrooks8426]

Another fine arrangement and performance that captures the sparseness of this lament.

[@MattBrownsDream]

Thank you, sir!

[@christianpatte5045]

Thanks Mr Brown and I shall try soon from France

[@candiceyama7851]

❤ thank you for this!

[@user-kg7ce9hq8s]

So beautiful, Matt! You caught the achiness of this gorgeous song. So nice to see you and hear you!❤

[@MattBrownsDream]

😇

[@karenkayesjamontheporch5507]

Great sound quality on the clip, for an outdoor setting! Beautiful playing as always!
Glad you hooked up with DB! He’s fantastic on the mando❣️
Seems like you guys had a great time❣️

[@MattBrownsDream]

Aw, thanks Karen! Yeah David is fantastic

[@maxallardmusic]

Beautiful arrangement! I love the double stops harmonizing this beautiful melody. Nice haircut as well.

[@MattBrownsDream]

Thank you so much, Max! Yeah, I am trying to get a haircut at least once a year now

[@tripslaughter5101]

Matt, I love your book. Is there not a beginners version of Wayfaring stranger?

[@MattBrownsDream]

Send me an email and I will make you one: twofingerbanjo.com/contact

[@oleyb123]

Great video Matt!

[@MattBrownsDream]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@barbarajacobs5549]

Beautiful, as always. Nice haircut new look it seems.

[@MattBrownsDream]

New barber, I didn’t give him much guidance and he just went for it 😂

[@MattBrownsDream]

I think I just asked for “shorter.” I sure got what I asked for!

[@barbarajacobs5549]

@@MattBrownsDream You can tell him you have good results among your followers :)

[@dsclaud]

I like the sound of your banjo. Is that a standard gDGBD tuning?

[@MattBrownsDream]

I am in aDADE tuning, playing in the key of A minor

[@dsclaud]

Thanks

[@steveseevers9887]

@@MattBrownsDream Do you like this tuning better than the Double C, Gm tuning in your book (gCGCD)?

[@MattBrownsDream]

@@steveseevers9887 no, I was just in aDADE for teaching and performing reasons before and after filming. I much prefer it down in gCGCD as written in the book. That low C just grumbles and rumbles for days