2 finger or 3 for friend
I have a friend who is a fantastic OT harmonica player. He is trying claw,, but having trouble. He lives in Kansas. I want to recommend a ot style to him to get started. would 2 or 3 finger be...
View Articlehammer on or slide in claw hammer
I often find that hammer-ons are easier and cleaner for me when playing clawhammer. It strikes me there is more sliding in clawhammer style than I am used to in bluegrass. I imagining things? Is...
View ArticleASPO/ASHO
I'm trying the ASPO and hammers as alternatives to drop thumbing, or maybe even replacing drop thumbing. Do these things get more extemporaneous with practice? I guess what I mean is will I ever get...
View ArticleClawhammer and singing
I play some clawhammer and would like to ad some singing to the mix. Any easy songs you would reccomend? Maybe some tab and lyric sheets.
View Articlestuff a sock in it
I've been experimenting with different fabrics and placements behind my head. some fabrics I've used are a microfiber towel, cotton socks rolled up, and cotton wash cloth. I've place it under the...
View ArticleUp picking arghhh !
I'm still very much a beginner in all things banjo but am finding that I'm drawn to clawhammer. I have a lesson once every 3 weeks and on my last lesson my teacher introduced me to clawhammerand In...
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Help with "dry bones" chords and general clawhammer technique
This is my first post here. I've been plucking around on a banjo for a couple years now (only gotten really serious about it in the last few months). I've been playing guitar for almost two decades...
View ArticleDulcijo; How I play the three string banjo
A three string diatonic banjo like the "Dulcijo" is a kind of hybrid combining the initial simplicity of a mountain dulcimer with the rhythmic style and sound of a banjo. Since it's missing a...
View ArticleOpen D Tuning - f# D F# A D
What are some good tunes to play in this tuning? I play Rueben's Train, In The Pines, Darling Corey, Tilden and Peach Bottom Creek. Any other suggestions? Are there any in old Tunes Of the Week?...
View ArticleResonator to open back, should I ?
I hope this is in the right place, but Im continually drawn to clawhammer styleee. I've got a Deering Special resonator which is fine and dandy but keep thinking about open backs. Yeah, I know...
View ArticleTeachers in or around Peterborough Ontario Canada Area?
Greetings banjo friends/enthusiasts! This would be my first post on these boards so - I'd like to thank all of you for the contributions in making this place what it is... absolutely outstanding :)....
View ArticleSlow Jams are Good!
I went to an OT jam at a music store today. There were about 15 fiddlers, a couple guitars, and me - the only banjo! It was led by a very talented young fiddle player. Since many of the people were...
View ArticleThe Rhythm Method (as prescribed by Mr Perlman)
I found Ken Perlman's article in the September Banjo Newsletter really interesting. Ken is commonly known as an expert melodic player, which I'll define here as a style that strives to get...
View ArticleI think I've learned an important thing
Watching folks like Clifton Hicks play, I've concluded that, at some point, you have to just let go and play the damn thing. So that's what I'm doing, and it's made all the difference in the world....
View Article2-finger for a clawhammer player
I'm a clawhammer player, only about a year. I'd like to learn about old time 2 finger. who should I listen to? Ant good Youtube video tutorials? Thanks
View ArticleThe woodchuck is still here
Sorry I'v been out of touch but I'm not up to spending a lot of time reading computer screens right now. Got some serious eye problems - but I will be back. Just give me time. Tony 'the woodchuck'...
View Article5th string tuner -- Loose, NOT glued into place??
Yesterday I was restringing my new open back. When I backed off the tension on the 5th string, the tuner fell right out! Is this normal? Or should the tuner be glued into place? Thanks for...
View ArticleClawhammer picks
Hi I'm completely new at banjo and really enjoying myself. After much listening, searching and viewing this forum (and other sites) I find that I'm completely taken by Oldtime banjo. 2 finger thumb...
View ArticleOld Time Style banjo books needed
Do you have a favorite OT banjo book that you would suggest for a beginner? It would be much appreciated. Wayne
View Articlewhy scales?
I took classical guitar lessons for 2 years and was taught to play reading sheet music. He never covered scales by the time I stopped the lessons (thought I was coming down with arthritis). I have...
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