Thanks so much for this! I think what is particularly impressive about this lesson is that you offer an absolutely complete piece of music that really expresses the style, with no back end ornamentation you don't show us how to accomplish! The choice of music is top notch too. Not that I don't enjoy twinkle, twinkle little star, just that it offers little to aspire to. I've been at it now for a little over a week (slow study :) and I can play through it slowly, but have my eyes on the increased tempo prize. That transition to the G7 slows me down every time! All the best.
It's important to point out that you are now picking and strumming over the sound hole area whereas on earlier videos you strummed over the 10 - 12 fret area for non Clawhammer playing. Great tutorial Matt. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant. I really like your teaching style...detailed, clear and very easy to follow. I have subscribed and will be looking at your other videos
Thankyou fir all of your care and attention you put into this lesson. This is the first tune I have been able to play on my banjoele with promise! You are an amazing teacher..
Awesome video. In my concert uke with nylon strings I struggle to get the sound in the BUM part. I don't know how long does it take to get a clear sound in BUM. Your explanations are exactly what I was looking for. I will keep on it! thanks a lot!
I have a question, please... On your notation, your up arrows for the "dit" part of the ditty are different lengths. Should I eventually be trying to only strum as far as the note I've just played? (This is for well into the future when I have more control over what's happening, obviously!)
Great question Esther. There’s no strictly right answer. Some players will only strum as far as the preceding melody note. To be honest though - when done at speed you can’t really hear a difference - the brush down is so light it’s more of a rhythmic thing. That’s the way I think about it.
Outstanding teacher, I have watched other video's and just could not get the information to stick. Watched yours once and a WOW I am on my way. Thank you Matt.
Thanks a lot for this lesson Matt! I'll enjoy trying a different technique. A nice opening of the new year. 👌 Ps by the way, what's that double sound hole instrument behind you? A Mr. Mai? I have been curious about those for a while...
Thanks Tom. :) Yeah it’s a Mr Mai acacia tenor. I’m not sure why it’s not showing on our website as it’s obviously in stock. I can pm you details if you’d like.
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to master claw hammer for so long. One ?. I have arthritis and my melody finger seems to naturally be my middle finger vs my index. Is this ok or should I wrangle my index into formation?
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Really excellent explanation of this technique. Thanks for all the work you put into it. 👍
Thanks so much for this! I think what is particularly impressive about this lesson is that you offer an absolutely complete piece of music that really expresses the style, with no back end ornamentation you don't show us how to accomplish! The choice of music is top notch too. Not that I don't enjoy twinkle, twinkle little star, just that it offers little to aspire to. I've been at it now for a little over a week (slow study :) and I can play through it slowly, but have my eyes on the increased tempo prize. That transition to the G7 slows me down every time! All the best.
Excellent tutorial, pitched just at the right level. Many thanks 🪕
@@rayland4053 thanks so much!
Wow
You made my day
Thank you
I really love your teaching
@@saaidsafavi906 yay!! Thank you. ☺️
Thank you
Needed these instructions
Thanks Luke
I love how detailed your instructions are. Very helpful.
Thanks Esther :)
Matt you are a great teacher thank you!
Thank you!! :)
A great video. I really appreciated that you not only explained the technique really clearly, but you also put it into a simple, but effective song.
Thanks Esther :)
Very useful, just started and it works quite ok 😂
It's important to point out that you are now picking and strumming over the sound hole area whereas on earlier videos you strummed over the 10 - 12 fret area for non Clawhammer playing. Great tutorial Matt. Thank you.
Nicely spotted John. Good point - definitely strumming further back for this style.
Awesome video. Thank you!
Thanks Melissa!
Absolutely brilliant. I really like your teaching style...detailed, clear and very easy to follow. I have subscribed and will be looking at your other videos
Thanks heaps Laura :)
Very clear. Thank you
Thanks Gary
You’re awesome 🤙🤙
Thanks so much Shane!
Matt thanks for this great intro to clawhammer!
Glad you like it!
Thank you so much for your very clear easy to follow teaching I find you have such a nice kind way about you
Thank you so much!
I love this song !
Thankyou fir all of your care and attention you put into this lesson. This is the first tune I have been able to play on my banjoele with promise! You are an amazing teacher..
Thank you so much!! :)
Love your teaching thank you so much
Thank you for visiting our club in Droitwich an excellent lesson in claw hammer technique.😊
Excellent details on the parts of the clawhammer stroke.
This was an outstanding tutorial. Sir you did a great job. Thank you for breaking it down. Your agreed teacher.
Thanks so much Linda :)
Really enjoying this Matt, you are a great teacher!
This was really good for a beginner in this technique. Well done!
Thanks Ann
I so enjoyed this lesson. Thank you!!!
Thanks Viola :)
Brilliant, thank you so much. I love your teaching style. I just learnt about claw hammer today and your video really made it clear.
Thank you for your level of detail and rate of presentation! Very helpful!
thanks Mike!
Great instruction - thank you 👍🎶
Thanks Mandy :)
Fabulous- thanks so much❤️👍🏻. Happy & Safe New Year to you Matt
Thanks Diana. Happy New Year!
Excellent tutorial!
Thanks Jens!
Some very generous & talented tutors on UA-cam. Thank you, I’ve been able to close in the technique now with huge thanks to you 🙏
Thanks Lawrie, I really appreciate that.
Great lesson. I now practice banjo on my uke. I say bum titty. Not just playing claw hammer. I just like the words. God, I am childish!
Awesome video. In my concert uke with nylon strings I struggle to get the sound in the BUM part. I don't know how long does it take to get a clear sound in BUM. Your explanations are exactly what I was looking for. I will keep on it! thanks a lot!
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I have a question, please...
On your notation, your up arrows for the "dit" part of the ditty are different lengths.
Should I eventually be trying to only strum as far as the note I've just played? (This is for well into the future when I have more control over what's happening, obviously!)
Great question Esther. There’s no strictly right answer. Some players will only strum as far as the preceding melody note. To be honest though - when done at speed you can’t really hear a difference - the brush down is so light it’s more of a rhythmic thing. That’s the way I think about it.
Outstanding teacher, I have watched other video's and just could not get the information to stick. Watched yours once and a WOW I am on my way. Thank you Matt.
Thanks Lon, I really appreciate that.
Thanks a lot for this lesson Matt! I'll enjoy trying a different technique. A nice opening of the new year. 👌
Ps by the way, what's that double sound hole instrument behind you? A Mr. Mai? I have been curious about those for a while...
Thanks Tom. :) Yeah it’s a Mr Mai acacia tenor. I’m not sure why it’s not showing on our website as it’s obviously in stock. I can pm you details if you’d like.
@@mattsteadukulele I would like that. I wrote through your sites contact form.
@@altviooltom cool. Thanks Tom. I’ll send you the details.
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to master claw hammer for so long. One ?. I have arthritis and my melody finger seems to naturally be my middle finger vs my index. Is this ok or should I wrangle my index into formation?