Cripple Creek - Clawhammer Banjo

[smayhew22]

Will I am starting lessons soon and I have been having a hard time deciding between Scruggs and Clawhammer and this might have just pushed me onto the Clawhammer side. Awesome pickin man!!

[MajorSeven59]

@smayhew22

Thanks a lot for the comment.

It takes a while for the clawhammer rhythm to set in, but once you get the hang of it, its a lot of fun. Dwight Diller has some excellent learning videos and there are a lot of good pointers on the Tube. Just jump in and go for it and be patient.

I teach both styles and folks seem to have the most trouble with the clawhammer. Don't give up on it and one day you'll wake up and it'll be there.

Good Luck

Frank

[rrtodd95]

@smayhew22 You want to see insane clawhammer banjo.

check out Billy Connolly Cripple Creek. That Scottish comedian can shred a banjo.

[theohiograssmen]

@smayhew22 why not teach both? they both have their pro's and con's.. if you like both and can play both then why not teach both?

[1MartinD28]

mezmerizing dude! shazaam

[MajorSeven59]

@1MartinD28

Thanks Martin!

Glad you liked it.

[hamnhock]

BTW,,,is that a 6120 i see there :~)

[MajorSeven59]

@hamnhock

Yes it is! A reissue Brian Setzer Nashville model.

I used it on Ghost Riders but my camera mic doesn't really do it justice.

[hamnhock]

inspiring me to grab my Gold tone :)

[MajorSeven59]

@hamnhock

Thanks for commenting and please do go and grab that Gold Tone.

and play along.

[BudsMom82]

I can clean my entire house to this......thanks for posting!!!

[MrJimdeb]

Had to come back and listen again. Yup, it's still great.

[MajorSeven59]

LOL!

Thanks Jimbo

[MrJimdeb]

Fantastic. Brought a smile to my face after a tough day.  Really nice playing. Great timing. I really liked it a lot.

[MajorSeven59]

Thanks a lot Jimbo

Thats what us banjo players are here for.