This week we're starting in on a new song, "Nine Pound Hammer." This might be the most iconic flatpicking song there is (a song being music with words). It has been recorded by pretty much all of the flatpicking greats at various times in their careers. This month we're going to look at versions by Norman Blake, Tony Rice, and Doc Watson. Also, we'll look at a subtle but very effective way to break up Jimmy Martin-style rhythm guitar playing.
Enjoy!
Chris
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Bluegrass
Chris Eldridge
Jimmy Martin
Tony Rice
Norman Blake
Doc Watson
Nine Pound Hammer
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:00 Run-Through of Nine Pound Hammer
This nine pound hammer is a little too heavy
For my size, Buddy for my size
Roll on buddy, don't you roll so slow
How can I roll, when the wheels won't roll
I'm going to the mountain, just to see my baby
And I ain't coming back, no I ain't coming back
There ain't one hammer, down in this tunnel
That can ring like mine, that can ring like mine
Rings like silver, shines like gold
Rings like silver, shines like gold
This old hammer, it killed John Henry
Ain't gonna kill me, ain't gonna kill me
It's a long way to Harlan, and a long way to Hazard
Just to get a little booze, just to get a little booze
Buddy when I'm log gone, won't you make my tombstone
Out of number nine coal, out of number nine coal
Loop 3:28 Introduction to the Series
Loop 4:19 Breakdown of Chords
Loop 8:10 Practice Loop of Rhythm
Loop 12:13 Closing Thoughts and Outro
Comments
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that lick you start at 2:47 is so greasy I love it!
Ha, thanks Darren! I was hanging on for dear life!
Hi,
Great great video !!! Thanks Chris !!!
Is it possible to get the intro tab ?
Thanks :)
Hi Remy,
I teach it here, in the final lesson of the series: http://www.sonicjunction.com/chris-eldridge/nine-pound-hammer-syncopations-double-stops-and-triplets-oh-my
Enjoy!
Oups thanks and sorry, it's the only video i didn't check since the title seemed too complex for my skills level.
Thank you :)
We've updated the sheet music to capture the details of Chris's practice loop example. Enjoy.
I love the videos and the commentary on how and when to add in each element of the song.
Dynamite. Love it when you crack yourself up on the breaks.
Chris -
My goodness ... it's worth the subscription price just to watch you play that.
Kip
Thank you Kip!