Yes! I know it's strange, but clawhammer banjo uses the back of the fingernail to strike down on the strings (versus picking up). So, you hold your hand in a loose fist with the thumb up, and hit the strings with you nail as you strike down...like knocking on a door. I have tons of vids about it on my channel, so take a look for more info!
I always love how much you love playing banjo and encouraging others to join in that love! Thanks Tom!
You know it’s hard when someone makes it look so easy
The basics are easy. Mastering it is hard!
YOU HAVE A LOT OF TALENT 🪕😁
You're very nice for saying so! It's all just hard work, and I truly believe anyone can play the banjo!! Cheers to you, Tom
My dream is to learn claw hammer, so I love lessons like this.
You can do it, Gary!! It's all based on simple patterns, so build a strong foundation and you'll be playing in no time.
I'm going to try that after work. Thank you
Let me know how you did!
Will do
My grandad called picking the banjer failing. He was a true old time picker.
Frailing
@@benedwards7215 a typo
I used to make fun of the banjo but now its all I want to listen to. Love Americana
Thank you
Welcome!
I’m literally a professional after watching this video
hahaha! I wouldn't go that far!!
Thank you. Banjo used to intimate the hell out of me (I'm not much of a finger picker) but this simplifies it in my mind.
My pleasure!
I get very intimate with my guitar
I was just thinking today to look up how to play claw hammer style on banjo (without owning a banjo) and this shows up 😅
I think the universe is trying to tell you something!
YESSS
This is because of YOU, LoG!!!
when did Rick Grimes learn the banjo!?
Hahahahah! He might have scared the walkers away if he had!
Knock!!!
Back of the finger nail ⁉️ please explain ‼️
Yes! I know it's strange, but clawhammer banjo uses the back of the fingernail to strike down on the strings (versus picking up). So, you hold your hand in a loose fist with the thumb up, and hit the strings with you nail as you strike down...like knocking on a door. I have tons of vids about it on my channel, so take a look for more info!
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This made me laugh. Thank you!
Is that a Kat Eyez bridge?
Wow! Great eyez, BulldoggerJK!!!!! Yes it is!
@@TomCollinsBanjo I going to have to dig mine out and try it again. I’ve bought two of their capos lately. I love them!
I was just looking at their capos the other day. I guess I should order one!
Not easy.
The steps are easy, but take awhile to master.