A Waltz For Earl from Tim Carter

| May 18, 2012 | 2 Comments

Nashville banjo picker Tim Carter has composed and recorded a lovely tribute to Earl Scruggs, using the uncommon form of a banjo waltz.

The tune is titled A Waltz For Earl, and Tim has used it as a backdrop for this video containing dozens of memorable photos of the recently-departed banjo master.

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  1. Avatar of Tom Thorpe Tom Thorpe says:

    Tim,
    I love your Waltz for Earl – how touching. Yes, the banjo sounds great in waltzes, you can real hear the subtle tones of your instrument and pull at some heartstrings along the way. Nice job, brother.

    Tom Thorpe
    Voorheesville, NY

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