Pharis and Romeo 'Balad of Old Bill' Tuning
This is one of those songs that's stuck with me since the moment I heard it. I've been noodling around, trying to find the right tuning, but I haven't had any luck. I was hoping one of you may be able...
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TOTW (OT) 04/08/2016 Visa från Utanmyra (traditional Swedish song)
This may be a little different TOTW. It is a traditional Swedish song, it is a song (even if it is known as an instrumental), it is played very slow, it is more known a piano piece and it has a touch...
View ArticleHelp! My Hammer-Ons are dying!
Hey guys,Hopefully someone can help me out here... What I've noticed in just the last few days, is that whenever I do hammer-on (especially at the 4th, 5th or higher frets), I get two tones. If, just...
View ArticleBacking up a better banjo player with chords
I've been playing banjo for a long time but to be honest, I'm average at best. I can sit down with Tab and learn a song in a week and play the melody on a number of fiddle tunes ok. I'm now playing...
View ArticleProblem With Timing
I've discovered for certain, after suspecting for some while, that my keeping time when playing the banjo is appalling. It's knocked my confidence a bit really as I struggle at the best of times. I've...
View ArticleGold Tone WL-250 BETTER than Ome Flora?!
OK, I admit I was baiting you a bit with that subject line, but in all seriousness, I think one component of my "cheap" banjo seems to outperform that of my "expensive" banjo.I bought my first banjo...
View ArticleFavorite love song you know?
Been looking to learn old time claw-hammer love songs, share them here. Youtube links, mp3's, tabs are welcome
View ArticleClawcamp East 2016
It's on. Several have registered already. Looking for a small summer weekend camp to improve your skills? This one could be for you. Limited enrollment. More info here at this link:...
View ArticleClawhammer Guitar (High Five Tuning)
I just noticed an archived thread with a good Q about high string tuning. The thread is closed and I cannot post there, so here goes. Sorry for the delay. Every time I visit BH I wonder why I am not...
View ArticleShould the hammer motion hurt at first? (Very new)
Hi guysI've been a guitarist several years but very new to banjo, absolutely loving it so far but only just getting into the clawhammer style.Just have a couple of very basic questions if you don't...
View ArticleTOTW (OT) 04/15/2016 - The Brushy Fork of John’s Creek
TOTW (OT) 04/15/2016 - The Brushy Fork of John’s CreekI’ve chosen The Brushy Fork of John’s Creek for this installment of TOTW. The tune is endemic to Eastern Kentucky and is said to commemorate a...
View ArticleHow Does One Develop That "Lilt"?
I readily admit that for the time I've been interested in five string banjo and clawhammer in particular, I'm woefully deficient in any measurement of expertise.I can play all the tunes I learned in...
View ArticleRight hand placement
Is there a reason, other than personal preference, why some play with their right hand over the head of the banjo and others play over the frets near the head of the banjo?
View ArticleLewiston & Clarkston Area
Looking for someone to play old time fiddle music with in my area. I am a new Clawhammer player. Charlie D
View ArticleHelp identifying a tune!
Just wondering if anyone knows what the tune at 19.20 is called?Cheers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSi6bxNYQhw
View ArticleGene Sheldon - tenor banjo pantomime artist
I don't recall any comments on Gene Sheldon, the tenor banjo playing pantomime artist and later movie star. My parents saw him in the early 1950s on what was left of the Vaudeville circuit and he did...
View Articlefingerpicks/scruggs style on Whyte Lady open back Vega
As is probably obvious from the title, my question to those who know is, has anybody tried this combination ? I ask because I have seen locally a vintage Whyte Lady for sale and I quite fancy it, but...
View ArticleNewbie with style question.
Hello all, I am new to the banjo and was wondering about the style of play. I understand Scruggs style, but I am not sure what Clawhammer and Fraling are. I am a fan of Folk music and want to play...
View ArticleTOTW (OT) 22 April, 2016 - Richmond Cotillion
I chose Richmond Cotillion for this installment of TOTW, a fairly common tune that seems to phase in and out of popularity. Lately, it’s been getting play time at jams in my area. Just to clarify,...
View ArticleBanjo tutor or not
Have been looking into getting a tutor but the prices are quite high. Around about £35 an hour. Have any of you had an instructor and thought that was really worth the money or do you think if your...
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