Frank Lawes' Cute an' Catchy (guitar transcription)

[Richard Yates]

I've finished up a guitar transcription of Cute an' Catchy that combines the banjo solo with the bass line from the piano accompaniment. I hope it does not offend the banjo purists here (are there banjo purists??), but I know I had fun doing it! The mp3 recording is at:

http://www.yatesguitar.com/audio/Lawes-CuteAnCatchy.mp3

Feedback appreciated.

[Mike Moss]

I like it, the bass is very nicely incorporated.

If anything, as a bit of constructive criticsim, I would suggest taking a more "banjo-y" approach to the tune in terms of attack and tempo, which could also make the piece more unique and interesting for guitar players looking for a different kind of sound; a good source of inspiration is the Michael Broad recording of this tune.

PS: There certainly are banjo purists... would "talibanjoists" be a fitting name? ;-)

[Richard Yates]

Thanks. I'm not finding any source at all for Michael Broad. Can you point me to one?

[Alan Sims]

great little tune . I thought for a while i was listening to Chet God bless him ,same reverb as well . Are you useing bare flesh or nails

[Mike Moss]

Michael Broad passed away just over one year ago: LINK

His music used to be available on Hal Allert's Classic Banjo Music shop, but last time I checked it was inactive.

[Richard Yates]

Hi Alan, Chet had a relaxed but jaunty bounce that does seem to fit this music. I use standard modern classical technique using nails.
 
Alan Sims said:

great little tune . I thought for a while i was listening to Chet God bless him ,same reverb as well . Are you useing bare flesh or nails

[Steve Harrison]

Do you have the music of your arrangement? I also play guitar and I'd like to give it a try...Steve.

[Richard Yates]

Hi Steve, I have uploaded a pdf of the score with this reply. Have fun!

[Steve Harrison]

Many thanks for that....Steve.
Richard Yates said:

Hi Steve, I have uploaded a pdf of the score with this reply. Have fun!