A New Backing Track For “Locust Hill”

This is a Bluegrass instrumental. I used Dave Hum's performance as a template to make my backing track. Dave uses some improvisations in the tune, which he played in the key of G, standard tuning (gDGBD - capo 2nd fret, 5th string capo 7th fret for key of A). I've rendered backing tracks in both keys of G and A for your preference. Enjoy!

• Locust Hill (key of A, faster)
• Locust Hill (key of A, normal)
• Locust Hill (key of A, slower)
• Locust Hill (key of A, slow)
• Locust Hill (key of A, very slow)
• Locust Hill (key of A, woodshed)
• Locust Hill (key of G, faster)
• Locust Hill (key of G, normal)
• Locust Hill (key of G, slower)
• Locust Hill (key of G, slow)
• Locust Hill (key of G, very slow)
• Locust Hill (key of G, woodshed)

To make this backing track I used MIDI for the bass, drums and piano parts. The tambourine is a real audio loop. It's a simple backing track, but effective to accompany the 5-string banjo. 

Also, Dave's original backing tracks are available for purchase from his family. Considering that Dave spent several hundred hours making his backing tracks, I humbly think the tracks are worth much more than the family is selling them for. I haven't found any tracks available that compare to Dave's. They are simple, uncluttered and have a driving beat that inspires the banjo enthusiast to want to play the banjo. I am so thankful for Dave's backing tracks. Thank God for Dave Hum!

Dave Hum
(April 11, 1966 - November 14, 2012)