Friday, September 27, 2024

Check Out Jim Reed's Banjo YouTube Channel

One of Dave Hum's favorite banjo picker's (and mine) is Jim Reed in Sidney, Kentucky. I didn't realize that "Reed's Hornpipe" was named after Jim Reed until Dave mentioned it in his video he made of the song, which Dave says inspired him to learn the song. I love hornpipes on the banjo! Dave Hum's family has his original backing track of the song for sale in Pack #6.


I downloaded 167 of Jim's YouTube videos as MP4's, to save to my hardrive in case the channel disappears one day. You never know with the internet. I really like when Jim plays "Old Spinning Wheel"...

Old Spinning Wheel (Jim Reed)

I am working on several new backing tracks which you'll be seeing in the months ahead, Lord willing. I'm having a lot of fun and enjoyment making these backing tracks. I love sharing them freely with everyone. I get so tired of everyone wanting money for everything. I can perfectly understand in the case of Dave Hum's family, they need some income. I strongly encourage you to purchase Dave's original backing tracks. Mine are inferior to his. Honestly, Dave was a brilliant musical artist in so many ways—from the mysterious phantom notes that he often plays on the banjo, his incredible picking speed, his ability to conversate with people while not missing a beat, to his musical acuity—the guy ceases to amaze me!

Since I was a teenager 40 years ago, I have loved giving and sharing. Dave is such a tremendous inspiration to me, and I know he is a blessing to thousands of other musicians and music lovers as well. Dave's favorite motto was: So many tunes, so little time!

By God's grace, I made this blog as a tribute to my friend, Dave Hum—to continue his legacy of making backing tracks, busking, helping his family out financially, and inspiring others to pursue an interest in the banjo. It is a worthy investment that over time will bring back much joy and satisfaction. With all the evil things in this world, I thank God for such a good, honest, pure and honorable hobby as playing the banjo. What a tremendous blessing!

Dave Hum (1966-2012)

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5 String Banjo Instruction [1967] - Earl Scruggs

5 String Banjo Instruction Album [1967] - Earl Scruggs