Grandpa Jones
If Grandpa Jones were still alive and playing what kind of festival would you expect to see him playing - bluegrass, folk, or old time?
View ArticleNew to clawhammer and tunes
Hello, we have a band in France. My sister sings, my brother in law plays the guitar and I play the banjo.I used to play with picks but I discovered the clawhammer style and I discovered a passion for...
View ArticleWhat tune is this
The tune Bob Carlin plays in the Goldtone demo videos.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1W4dK8tz4Y#t=55I really like this but it doesn't seem to say what it is on any of the videos except that's it...
View ArticleNew York Times article, 31 October: Where the Hills and Hollows Are Alive W
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/travel/where-the-hills-and-hollows-are-alive-with-music.html?Mentions Roy Andrade, a BHO member!
View ArticleClawhammer forward roll?
Does anyone know of a Clawhammer lick that simulates the syncopated drive of a Bluegrass forward roll? I'm having great fun transposing licks from bluegrass to CH, but the forward roll has evaded me so...
View ArticleJazz chords
Hey Folks!I started playing some jazz standards with my friends. I usually play the chords on the guitar and our fiddler does most of the soloing stuff, so I got a bit bored and wanted to pick up the...
View ArticleCalifornia Banjo Extravaganza Mini-Camp features Mark Johnson 11/15
Hi everyone,I wanted to let all the northern California clawhammer players know that Mark Johnson, the recipient of the 2012 Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, is coming to...
View ArticleChristmas old time song
hi folksI'm after a cool Christmas related song for a gig in December that works well on clawhammer banjo, any suggestions would be welcomePete
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"Sandy Boys" - Clawhammer Banjo Tunetorial for 11/2/14
Watch a preview video >Key of A – aEAC#E In this, Tunetorial number 24, Dan "Clawdan" Levenson teaches the tune Sandy Boys. This is one of his favorite tunes both on fiddle and banjo. It came to him...
View ArticleNew to banjo and clawhammer
Hi Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I am 45 year old newbie to the banjo and am so excited about learning!. I just received my Goodtime Open Back from Banjo.com and will take my...
View ArticleNo Corn on Tygart - misplaced YouTube video
This is a total needle in a haystack, shot in the dark, fool's quest but...Shortly before my laptop bricked and needed to be re-imaged, I had bookmarked a YouTube video of a jam that I wanted to...
View ArticleCapo for Nylgut 5th string?
I recently switched to Nylgut Reds (I'm trying to work through some issues with the Reds and may or may not stay with them but if not will switch to original Nylgut or Sands). My 5th string is on a...
View ArticleHow high can I tune my banjo?
I have tuned my banjo to fCACE and it sounds incredible!!! I think this might be an open Am7`? Anyway, the A string is quite tense. Should I be worried about damage to the neck or breakage of the...
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which finger? (again)
hi - long time since i've been around, and good to see the same names on the forums A pull-off on second fret, third string, followed by pull-off second fret on fourth string. Followed by hammer-on,...
View ArticleAdvise needed - buying albums
Hi! I have found Kyle Creeds Liberty album on youtube and it is amazing! I'm listening to it everyday at work while watching the snow set in for the winter in the mountains outside my window! Can you...
View ArticleIs there a CH book that teaches this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msfPpHrwYfY&list=RDHCLYD2MO8VTH0I love this guy....
View ArticleCall for Tune of the Week volunteers
We are about at the end of the current TOTW volunteer list, so it is time to make up the next schedule. You all probably know the drill - if you want to volunteer, just send me a message through the...
View Articleold time Legends who used picks?
Who are some old time players who used a thumb and or finger picks for old time playing?. I'd imagine some did for two and three finger styles.
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"Rocky Pallet" - Clawhammer Tunetorial for 11/9/14
Watch a preview video >Key of C – Double C Tuning - gCGCD In this, Tunetorial number 25, Dan "Clawdan" Levenson teaches the tune Rocky Pallet. The Skillet Lickers is the most often named source for...
View ArticleThings you've learned along the way
Just curious - what tips have you picked up along the way that has enhanced your playing CH? We all learn differently. Me, if I see someone do something I think is pretty cool, I'll try it myself and...
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