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This is a place where we can discuss the flatpicking of Clarence White and the Kentucky Colonels. Feel free to talk about his technique and how Clarence played specific songs. We can also discuss the various re-issues of his material that are on the market, and anything else Clarence-related that you'd like to discuss.

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Steve Kilby Comment by Steve Kilby on May 31, 2009 at 9:02pm
Did any of you see this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x4lArNXRF0
Doc Rossi Comment by Doc Rossi on April 20, 2009 at 10:54am
Thanks Allen - I know what you're talking about - we all do that - but that's not what I'd call playing in open tuning. Since Clarence did use some alternate tunings - he even had Keith tuners on his Tele to change tunings - I thought he really meant an open tuning, like open G, for example, which would be very interesting. I know he dropped his top e for a lot of things, at least on electric, but a bluegrass flatpicker playing in open G would be something new, especially in the early 60s, and I would have been very surprised that no one had picked up on it until now. It does make more sense that he meant using G and C shapes in standard and moving around with a capo. Too bad - I thought we were going to have to take a fresh look at everything.
Allen Shadd Comment by Allen Shadd on April 20, 2009 at 10:35am
Doc, I think you may have misunderstood the comment. Playing in open tunings, using a capo- in bluegrass most guitar players play A by capoing the 2nd fret and playing a G chord- with open strings. Playing in B means the same thing with the capo on the 4th fret. Electric players mostly don't use capos a lot, but will play closed string bar chords, therefore he would have to learn how to play in chord structures other than G formation. I could be wrong, but as an acoustic and an electric player, this is how I interpret those comments.
Doc Rossi Comment by Doc Rossi on April 20, 2009 at 8:03am
I was just reading the notes to the White Lightnin' CD. When asked about making the switch from acoustic to electric, Clarence is quoted as telling an interviewer "I had to learn from scratch with my lft hand; I'd done most of my playing in open tuning, using a capo - so as well as learning up all the conventional chord structures and scales, I had to learn the whole neck." I know he dropped the A string to G for New Soldiers' Joy, and dropped the top e to d for Nashville West, but I had no idea he had regularly played in open tuning. Does anyone have any info about this?
Richard Spratt Comment by Richard Spratt on March 25, 2009 at 1:37pm
I recently became a fan and want to learn as much as possilbe about Clarenece as well as his style of playing.
robin jones Comment by robin jones on February 13, 2009 at 4:13pm
Here's the link to both of Greg Morton's disks. They are excellent.
Greg Morton Comment by Greg Morton on February 12, 2009 at 12:36pm
Hi Friends,
I have recently recorded a couple of tunes with Roland White in the Tradition of Appalachian Swing on my New CD "Greg Morton When Pigs Fly." As a Tribute to Clarence White.
Clarence Fans may enjoy this CD.
Check out; Greg Morton CDBaby.com
Cheers,
Greg Morton
Michael Gurzi Comment by Michael Gurzi on January 24, 2009 at 7:39pm
All,

My copy of The Essential Clarence White book arrived today. Hats off to Roland, Diane and Michele for a great book! A must have for all CW fans...

Mike
Michael Gurzi Comment by Michael Gurzi on January 22, 2009 at 8:18am
All,

The new Clarence White Book is out and orders are being taken!! www.rolandwhite.com/clarence_white_book.htm

Enjoy,


Mike
robin jones Comment by robin jones on January 10, 2009 at 3:49am
Greg Morton has tabbed out some Clarence White style licks for the mere mortals among us. Some are very challenging so be sure to have fun!
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