Removing banjo arrm rest for clawhammer
I was on youtube watching Patrick Costello clawhammer banjo lessons. He said its essential to remove the banjo armrest to play clawhammer. He went to say the armrest makes your hand placement to high...
View ArticleCLAWHAMMER WORKSHOP with ADAM HURT May 7, 2016
We are delighted to announce an all-day Clawhammer Banjo Workshop with distinguished player and teacher Adam Hurt, on Saturday, May 7, 2016, 12-6 pm, in Penn Yan, NY (in central NY, easily accessible...
View ArticleClawhammer banjo camp west of the Mississippi?
I am looking to go to clawhammer banjo camp this summer. I would prefer something west of the Mississippi as my travel time and budget are somewhat limited. Any suggestions?
View ArticleNewberry Banjo Workshop, Portland, Ore. March 7
Howdy, I'm playing in the Northwest late this week and next, and I am offering a banjo workshop in Portland, Ore., on Monday, March 7, from 7-9 p.m. I have a few more slots left. This workshop is for...
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View Articlehow to play clawhammer in a rock band?
Hello all,I've been playing OT clawhammer, mainly southern and celtic tunes, for ten years and love it. Recently, I've started playing with a group of musicians (drums, electric bass/guitar, keyboards)...
View ArticleStringbean
I am new to the banjo I started listening to banjo player today called Stringbean he has the banjo sound I have been searching for. What can you tell me about his banjo and playing style?
View ArticleSteve Waring Anae
Pretty French & English songshttps://play.spotify.com/album/7EDgGavfju1e2ZqhYVsPDu
View ArticleTOTW (OT) 3/4/16 - Walk Chalk Chicken
As my first TOTW contribution, I'd like to post one of my favorite tunes, Walk Chalk Chicken. Also known as Walk Chalk Chicken With a Necktie On.Many of you probably already know this tune, but I...
View ArticleFinding a place to practice banjo
I am having trouble finding a quiet place to practice between all the destractions kids dogs and neighbors. I cant practice outside its snowing once again. So I have been practicing in the basement...
View ArticleQuality practice; what is it?
Hello, I recently saw person use this phrase to refer to his own practice and am wondering perhaps what might constitute "quality practice" ? I'm always looking for ways to improve and would be...
View Articlesolo banjo/singer cds recommendations
I love recordings of singers accompanying themselves with just the banjo.My all-time favourite is Hedy West.I would like some recommendations of other solo banjo/vocals recordings, and in particular...
View ArticleTurkey in the Straw - Key and tuning for clawhammer
I was at a jam the other day and someone started out Turkey in the Straw in the key of G. I've always played it in C, in double C tuning, and it seems to be a good natural tuning for that tune on...
View ArticleRe-tuning string?
I was looking at some tab for Mississippi Sawyer in an old Banjo Newsletter. It said to use drop C tuning - same as G but with the low D string tuned down to C.The funny part about it was that low...
View ArticleTom Chapin's CH City of New Orleans
Does anyone know which tuning Tom Chapin is using on his youtube video of the City of New Orleans? He's got a capo on fret 5, and the tune is in the key of G (I think), so does that mean he's in Open D...
View Articleopen back banjo question
I just bought my first open back banjo I cant get use to it I find myself playing my resonator banjo more is this normal?
View ArticleOld Timers and Their Style
As I watch and listen to the dozens of OT videos and recordings, I am reminded of the individuality of each player. I can only assume they had few influences besides their family and community. Today,...
View ArticleOkay, now three of us play Cajun fraiccordion...
Met John" over on the Cajun accordion page. Then there's you-know-who from up Oregon way and lastly me. Wonder if anyone else plays tow of the cooler instruments on the planet?I have a:Ancient Savoy...
View ArticleAdvice for clawhammer to 3-finger transition?
I'm a clawhammer player trying to pick up three-finger OT. Should I be using bluegrass drills to practice, or is TFOT its own thing with its own patterns? Secondarily, are there different subtypes of...
View ArticleClaw hammer banjos
hello. I am enjoying BH very much and the community support it offers. I play guitar but I am new to banjo and enjoying BG style with a Boston Deering. However I am really drawn to Claw hammer banjo...
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