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Ray Montee
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 8:44 am |
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For the most recent post of JERRY BYRD playing "Carefree" go to JERRY BYRD's Music page.
It's a really beautiful tune with lot's of expression. He manages to wring out so much feeling in this tune that it mesmerizes me completely.
Can you tell me what tuning he's using?  |
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Doug Beaumier
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 9:12 am
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I agree, Ray, it's a gorgeous arrangement! Scotty's list of JB Pro Arrangements, hand written by Jerry, shows the following:
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| Carefree (As Recorded) C-6th /B-11th |
I ordered the tab a couple of years ago and it's in C6. I asked about a B11 version and they told me that they couldn't find a B11 version. So I don't know if there ever was a B11 version. Or maybe the listing showing C6th/B11th is incorrect?
Later I bought the original sheet music on eBay and I play the song directly from there, a little more stripped down than Jerry's version, but it's easier for my old brain to comprehend!
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Rick Stratton
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Tujunga, California, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 9:24 am
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Achingly beautiful! Probably my all-time favorite from Jerry. I tear-up whenever I hear it!
If I could ever learn to play it like that, life would be complete....
Does anyone know who wrote it?
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John D. Carter
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Canton, Ohio, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 10:45 am
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| Would anyone care to guess what 'effects' JB might have used with this recording? Judging from the sound, I don't think it could be straight into an amp without 'effects'? |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 11:31 am Well maybe.................
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JERRY told me he NEVER DID nor NEVER WOULD use any affects for his playing. The beauty of his playing could not be enhanced in any way with electronic gimmicks or gadgets.
He even warned me to NEVER allow ANYONE to plug my guitar straight into a board. He loathed just the tho't of doing so.
He did use an EBOE on one of his recordings but that was it. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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John D. Carter
From:
Canton, Ohio, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2014 12:21 pm
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(I should state that this indeed is an outstanding and hauntingly beautiful recording.)
To Doug, so do you think that the reverb amp was being used without the reverb function active? Any kind of reverb is definitely an 'effect.' It seems to me that there is reverb present. Maybe I am wrong. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Greg Moynihan
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Bremerton, Washington, USA
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Posted 24 Sep 2014 8:14 am
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I am curious, what number of strings are Jerry's pro tab arrangements written out for?
Thanks,
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 24 Sep 2014 9:40 am Jerry Byrd's tabs.................
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| If my memory serves me correctly they are written out in 7 string. All one need do is seek an alternate note of you don't have that bottom seventh string, eh? |
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James Carter
From:
New Zealand
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Posted 24 Sep 2014 3:11 pm a jerry byrd great insrumental
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| although I am a keen Jerry byrd fan I prefer the version of carefree by andy iona perfectly played and with a tone that nobody has ever attained If you google CAREFREE ANDY IONA both versions are shown one after the other and can be compared The composer is Ray Henderson |
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Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 25 Sep 2014 4:08 pm "Carefree" On The 6-String Lap Steel Guitar
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Here Is "Carefree" Played In The B-11 Tuning By Mr. Akira Saito. I Believe Mr. Saito Is An HSGA Member From Japan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVuyxz182o0
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Matthew Dawson
From:
Portland Oregon, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2014 2:46 am
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| Thanks for sharing this one with us Ray! |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 26 Sep 2014 7:38 am
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Akeira Saito: Easy to tell you have been inspired by JB. 
I like the simple clarity of the melody you bring forth along
with YOUR tone (Not the amp).
Very well done!
Roy
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Tom Gray
From:
Decatur, GA
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Posted 27 Sep 2014 7:07 pm
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| I asked about a B11 version and they told me that they couldn't find a B11 version. So I don't know if there ever was a B11 version. Or maybe the listing showing C6th/B11th is incorrect? |
Yes, there is a B11 version of "Carefree", and I have it. I got it from Jerry Byrd over 20 years ago. Since Scotty's is not selling it, would it be OK to post here? I don't want to step on any toes.
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Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Oct 2014 8:15 pm
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Hey Tom, Go Ahead & Post Jerry's Tune "Care Free" In The B-11 Tuning. I Don't Believe Anyone Will Mind.
Roger |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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