Mark Johnson's doing something different
I just watched the video of Mark Johnson (Clawgrass) on the Banjo Newsletter page here http://banjonews.com/Indx_Vol_40_2013-03.html. Starting about 20 seconds in it looks like he's really doing...
View ArticleTOTW - New Five Cent Piece (3-1-13)
This week's Tune Of The Week is "New Five Cent Piece", a fiddle tune in the key of D. I stumbled on it while browsing youtube videos from the Centralia Campout and I really liked it, so I learned it....
View ArticleDang ASPO!
Been working through Ken Perlman's Clawhammer Style Banjo and having a lot of fun. Even making some progress ;-). I'm still lazy about retuning so one day I'll play tunes in G, next day I might...
View ArticleDrop thumb success!!!
Ok,im about 2 months into this whole banjo thing and i have been reading that its good to try and use the drop thumb from the beginning instead of introducing it later on.I have been practicing it...
View ArticleA Couple More Dumb Questions About 2-Finger
Q1. Regarding the thumb. Is it preferable to pick with the fleshy part or the nail? I prefer the fleshy part for tone but it blisters up quickly and is low in volume. I do not like the nail for tone...
View ArticleCapo on the wrong fret...but sounds good!
Hi All, I had a fun experience today with my banjo and thought it would be nice to share it on BHO forum. 3 days ago I practiced tunes in A with G tuning, capo on 2nd fret and first string up to A...
View ArticleBanjo bridges
Being somewhat new to the banjo just wondering if different kinds,sizes or materials used have an effect on the sound produced.Also how would you know if your bridge location is the correct...
View ArticleGlory in the meeting House
I'm trying to learn this tune, but I'm a bit confuse about the structure. I'm learning the tune from this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcy3gi1ZK-A It seem to me that start with what I think is...
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2-4: To slide or to hammer?
I seem to take the easy option and play a 2-4 slide instead of a 2-4 hammer-on. I find this hammer-on particularly awkward on the inside strings. I have small hands so maybe this is why? Is...
View ArticleA comparison of Perlman and Levenson please
Hello all, I've just ordered myself a Deering Goodtime Maple Prince from Steve at Eagle Music shop here in the UK. He was very helpful and patient; very please with the service so far. Wednesday...
View ArticleAcrylic Nails...
I'm doing some research for a blog article dealing with natural nail alternatives (picks, thimbles, acrylic nails, etc) and have a question for the forum. I have found acrylic nails to be very harsh...
View ArticleFalls of Richmond
Ya I know Practice, Practice and more Practice but man this song is kind of hard... Hammer on, pull off, drop thumb, double thumb, up and down the neck... wash rinse repeat This is NOT me......
View ArticleHow to swing 101
When drop thumbing ( 1 & 2 & 3) should the thumb on the "&" beats be somewhat delayed? My playing sounds very whitebread compared to others.
View ArticleJust Starting Off
Just thought I would drop a quick hello. Been lurking around for a bit. Today, however, my Deering Goodtime arrived on my doorstep and I officially became a 42 year old banjo student. Downloaded my...
View ArticleRight Hand Positioning!?
Hi, I'm relatively new to both this forum, and playing banjo in general. I started out playing Scruggs style, and have recently decided to try playing clawhammer. With the right hand, when I want to...
View ArticleNot your typical drop thumb problem
I have a couple of banjos that are setup with Nylgut strings. Those strings are quite fat, so I have the spacing on them setup wider than normal (50mm at the bridge). This means that when I drop...
View Articledropthumb.com
I have a website! Many moons ago I registered the domain dropthumb.com. My lovely [graphic designer] wife made it a reality for my birthday this year, creating a really beautiful website with a lot...
View ArticleReccomend 2 finger picking lesson book or DVD/ online?
Hi, Can anyone reccomend a decent self learning Resource for this style of playing? Thanks
View ArticleThumb disappearing!
Well I've been practising for nearly three weeks now since receiving my new banjo (RK025 and still in love with it.). After a week or so I felt like I was getting nowhere and that I would never get...
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