Banjo Vids

Been learning a little banjo. These are some exceptional videos I have been combing through. Including Dueling Banjos as posted earlier.









Steve Martin seems to busk at the crossroads where comedy and music intersect.

The Fluffy Bunnies like to put banjo on Fearless, and Wish You Here by Pink Floyd. These songs are nice to approach with a banjo. Good learning. The lyrics to these tunes are off the hook.






Ensemble La Volta (Switzerland)

Dill pickle Rag/Blackberry Rag/Blackberry blossom Instruments: Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Mexican Guitarron, Spoons

Pat Cloud

This book by Peter Wernick has been helpful as well.

Zappa interviews

Click for The Holy Grail.

In this vid Franks talks about making a stand then changing his mind. His ability to self check is apparent.


There are many great Frank interviews, footage and documentaries to be found. These videos document the tireless work of an obsessed and gifted composer. The footage also serves as a historical record of a great American patriot.

Frank did much activism, press and testimony regarding censorship laws and first amendment issues. Frank encouraged voter registration. Not to mention the mega activism that were the songs themselves.

Here Frank discusses drugs and hopelessness in 1988. "In '84 there were kids still throwing joints onto the stage"

Steve Vai on his audition with Frank.


Check out this Steve Vai tribute for Frank. At times Stevie sounds like a melting candle going over a waterfall!

I hope the ZFT will someday put out a video compiling Franks conducting techniques.