The Golden Rule of Clawhammer Banjo | Banjo Quest 44 by Tom Collins
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2019
- Here's my take on a two part rule of basic clawhammer banjo mechanics. If you can keep this golden rule in mind as you explore the instrument, you can avoid the many pitfalls I've observed throughout the years from players both new and experienced.
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What a godsend! "I think of the banjo more as a drum than I do as a stringed instrument" That was my AHA! moment. All the planets and stars aligned for me. I finally understood and got the technique, down. That alone gets a Like/Subscribe/Bell THANK YOU!
What a great video Tom! I am a 69 year old guy who has (finally!) decided to learn clawhammer banjo, something I wanted to do for years! I so enjoy your teaching method! Thanks!
Many folks start with frailing books (brushing all bottom strings every brush stroke)this makes it harder to change to clawhammer. This video should really help many pickers thanks for all your hard work!
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This is easily the best and most helpful video for clawhammer I've ever encountered on YT. I've been playing over 20 years, Tom, but these tips improved my timing, speed, and intonation almost immediately. Thanks so much.
Great tips and lesson it truly makes A different just doing it without over thinking it
Thank you for this. I have just started this clawhammer journey and I think now I had already developed some lazy habits. This has made me aware of those habits and given me a lot to work on mechanically. Much appreciated!
patiently and precisely !
I've been waiting thirty years for some one to explain this! Anytime i ever asked some one to show me how to do that, all i got was "Show? What's there to show? Either you pick up the damn banjo and do it or your never going to know how to play!" :)
I’m just beginning and this cleared up a
Wonderful! Another step forward ❤️
Tom, thank you so much for this, cleared up some things I've definitely been wasting motion on. You make things easy to understand, and be able to employ and work on.
I’ve been playing clawhammer banjo for nearly fifty years. When I’m playing my best, it doesn’t look like I’m doing anything. The movements are very subtle. Exaggerating the movements, as You do, to demonstrate and learn the technique is very useful. Good work! With a lot of practice, the subtle flow of Banjo Dao can be achieved.
I totally agree with this presentation. The right hand motion should always put your hand in position to play the next note. I also like that Tom puts the banjo between his legs, and not on his knee. And, what a gorgeous instrument!
Thanks Tom, I have been working on clawhammer style for a while and having trouble getting the right attack on the 5th string; this video helped a lot!! Keep up the good work!
Thats a gorgeous banjo!
I was just speaking with a new student about this last night, so this is especially timely. I've heard the cocked thumb as being akin to the resting fingers used in up-picking styles - giving the player a point of reference.
Great lesson Tom, thanks
Thanks Tom!
Great video, Thank you