Dock Boggs
Are there any instructional materials that provide insight into the playing of Dock Boggs?
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After going back and trying to use my middle finger instead of index, in clawhammer, it seems to me the middle finger is more natural for the "knocking on the door" motion of the right hand. I guess...
View ArticleQuestions for those who play clawhammer AND 2-Finger
If you play both styles, do you play both on the same banjo? Or do you dedicate a banjo for each? Do you find that what works for one works for the other just as well, or would a different setup be...
View Articlefirst post... jigs dotted rythms strathspey... oh my
I'm a long time player wondering how others approach trad using claw hammer as their core technique?
View ArticleCan Anyone Help?
I am a 53 year old man has been working all my life until Jan 2010. Since then I have been unemployed. My trade is a yacht tech. and the people with the money that own these boats are not spending...
View ArticleHow to practice more effectively
Hi All, I'm still very much in the early stages of learning clawhammer banjo and i'm really enjoying the journey so far. However, i was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding the best way to...
View ArticleClaudia's Theme
Hi! Yesterday I watched the movie Unforgiven and liked the song Claudia's Theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5q5YP9kBuI It is pretty easy to play as you can notice (at least the solo part). I am...
View ArticleDoes your playing make people tap their foot?
title, and do you want to play foot tapping music? I do, I had my garage sale saturday. After getting it going, I got my banjo out , sit on a stool and played. I was trying to get some of the...
View ArticleGold Tone 250 WL or Recording King California Deluxe?
I am travelling to a music store later this week to compare a Gold Tone 250 WL and a Recording King California Deluxe. I'll be travelling a few hours each way and want to make the most of the short...
View Articlefretless vs half fretless
im looking to buy a new enoch tradesman, however im torn between full fretless and half fretless. What makes it hard to play the notes up the neck on a full fretless?
View Articleswitching from Scruggs to clawhammer
I've been playing Scruggs style for about 2 years. I have progressed a lot on my own and with private lessons and feel confident in my ability. I would also like to learn some claw hammer old time...
View ArticleOpen D and variations
Open D ( F# D F# A D ) and some of the variations, like ( F# D G A D ) are beautifully expressive tunings.
View ArticleJanetB's Cumberland Gap
I am TOTALLY digging JanetB's Cumberland Gap, clawhammer style. I hope to work my way up to it. I have it on the Jukebox, playing over and over. I can't get enough of it, it is so pretty. I woke...
View ArticleOT -- anyone know how to
change my email address? I'm retiring next month, and won't have my current BHO email address anymore.
View ArticleWhat style would this 1940 recording be?
The player on this acetate recording, made about 1940 in Sheridan, Michigan, accompanies a fiddler playing a medley of "Rakes of Mallow" and other tunes. I don't know anything more about the players,...
View Article"WHITE LADYIE' -- what does it mean? Definition is in the details?
Tonight I auditioned a Recording King California Deluxe --- $860 (plus our usurious 12% sales tax . . . ). Is this 'quite high' or 'about right' compared to mail order in the Pacific NW? The...
View Articleexplain this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BIaEEk8JXg I love this banjo playing. I know its some kind of two finger thing but I love that blues bounce he's got going. are there any books on how to play like this?
View Articlemulling over the rhythm
thinking about the "foot tapping rhythm" I got to thinking, and figured you folks would have good thought to add on this subject. take Cumberland Gap, Ive seen a slower version, that definately...
View ArticleSuggestions...new player...new to it all
Hi everyone. I am just starting out. I finally found a teacher and I am very excited. i really enjoy the clawhammer style banjo and I was wondering if people could recommend some music , or any advice...
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