Clawhammer on the cello banjo

I play a short tune and discuss how I approach playing clawhammer on the Gold Tone CEB-5 cello banjo. Things I forgot to mention in the video: In addition to playing closer to the bridge, I don't use brushes or, basically, play more than 2 strings at once. I take notes out of notey tunes and just generally add more space so the tones don't glom together.

If you liked Jump at the Sun, the tune I played, you'll like John Kirkpatrick's many other works. Check out his online store:

http://www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk/

--Cathy Moore

Category:

Music

Tags:

• cello
• banjo
• Gold
• Tone
• CEB-5
• clawhammer

[Thunderybeans]

Awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing. It's clear that you are passionate about banjos... and your enthusiasm is contagious. You got me wanting a banjo now more than ever. I play guitar and I was wondering if you could recommend a banjo for a complete and total beginner (model, make and all that)? Please? I'd appreciate your help. Awesome.

[BanjoMeetsWorld]

@Thunderybeans Thanks for your comment. I'm not familiar enough with banjo models to make a recommendation for beginners. However, if you ask your question at the Banjo Hangout you'll get plenty of help.

[DominoDylan]

You're awesome lady!

your the best,

Cello Banjoler? on youtube.

Do you play in a band, and can I get there name?

[BanjoMeetsWorld]

Thanks for your kind words. I don't play in a regular band, sorry.

[krimskrams]

is this still clawhammer?

[BanjoMeetsWorld]

Yes, it's still clawhammer. You can use clawhammer technique on any size 5-string banjo, and some people use it on guitar and uke as well.

[jacksonmason911]

anyone else think of les claypools bass playing



[melxoh]

this is awesome.



[clawbrandon]

Hi.. That is REALLY nice!. I am just learning claw hammer style on a regular open back. I played cello a long time ago, all through school. This has me convinced I want one of these! Thanks!

[DaveyRhodes]

Wow! Never heared a cello banjo before, beautiful!

[blkfir]

Love it. I have to get one, and learn ClawHammer...

[redpanda2401]

Excellent ! Top stuff. well done girl,,,,,, loved it.... i want one too now...

[ThatRandomGuy325]

Better than the normal banjo

[DominoDylan]

Please say you have a full version of liberty, your's sounds the best, idk if its you or the cello banjo haha