February 23, 2024

Cripple Creek

Someone said "this song is the gateway drug to banjo playing". Learning to play it (in some form) is one of my first big goals for my banjo playing.

I has lyrics, but is usually played as an instrumental.

My book "Complete 5 string" by Trischka has it on these pages: 
page 20 - basic, 8 measures
page 38 - with mixed notes
page 93 - melodic style
page 95 - melodic/Scruggs style
My original book by Griffin has it on these pages: 
page 21 - basic, 8 measures
page 72-73 - pretty fancy
Other songs: 
Old Joe Clark -- Griffin page 112-113
Nine pound hammer -- Griffin page 198
Amazing Grace
Boil 'em cabbage down -- Griffin page 71
John Hardy -- Griffin page 114-115