Cathy I have been looking for you all over TH-cam. Lots of instructors but none break it down as you do. I would like to say I lost my finger nails a couple years ago ( Chemo ). Off of it now, everything has grown back but, my nails. I tried reversed picks and they will work, but, I could not feel the strings. Well I put my manhood in my back pocket and went and got nails. I'll tell everyone don't mess with picks go get nails. I have sense progressed miles ahead of where I was. It has also become much more fun to practice. I'm retired in full recovery . When watching TV I get my banjo and practice Many more hours than I would before. GET NAILS. Thanks for the great lessons, don't stop.
This is the most clear and sensible explanation of this technique I’ve found. THANK YOU! I’ve been playing ukulele for a few years and love this style of play. I recently got myself a banjo and now I really want to learn clawhammer. I feel like this basic explanation will really help me as I tend to overthink things and trip myself up.
You are very thorough in your teaching and I like that. You don't go so fast and being new to claw hammer , that is great for me.; I 've been playing the guitar for 47 years so I'm so used to it . Playing the banjo is a whole different thing for me. thank you. says Judy Corrette in Wildwood, Fl
Terrific lesson... thanks for your generosity....and we really enjoyed your performance with Marcy in Winchester, VA Friday evening. Please return soon.
Great lesson - I like the way you break the clawhammer strum down into different elements to practice. I am coming from bluegrass so just practicing strumming down felt alien - after a week the muscle memory is beginning to kick in and I am now onto 'the pop'. I am definitely signing up.
Kathy, there are a lot of begining Banjo vids on youtube, but yours actually start with knowing nothing, which is what I need. Thank you. Yours appear to be the most useful so far. I got a good Banjo from a friend bought it for their son, who never stuck with it. What tuner should I get as it's woefully out of tune? Thanks.
Finally some real instruction. I do have a question. What would you suggest for someone without finger nails. I recently lost my nails being very slow recovering. I have two banjos, one blue grass very old Washburn and the other a Deering top end Good Time Special, but no nails.There must be a method, please help. I'll play them bear fingered if need be. They are not going to just set. Thanks Lee Smoky Mountain Rebel
Cathy, Although I've been playing guitar for the better part of 35 years I just picked up my 1st Banjo today! I've been watching your Claw hammer video & have been working at it. Lots of great stuff in there. My Boom Diddy needs practice (lol) I'm hoping that my muscle memory at 53 doesn't have Alzheimer's. A quick question, diligently practicing, how much would be a reasonable amount of time to properly get the right hand motion? Big difference from guitar. Anyhow, I appreciate the videos!
I've been playing th guitar for 47 years. and at 70 now I want to keep my mind working to avoiding dementia/ alzheimer's diesease. I love the banjo and claw hammer is kind of fun.
The thumb makes noise on the string as it goes UP, not when it hits down on the string. It hits down on the string(no noise) then when you lift off(uP) the thumb it makes noise
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50 points for saying "Shaking hands w/ a broomstick" while keeping a straight face. Way to go Barry Luft!
This was by far the best demonstration for the right hand that I have seen yet. Thank you for making it so simple and easy to remember.
Cathy I have been looking for you all over TH-cam. Lots of instructors but none break it down as you do. I would like to say I lost my finger nails a couple years ago ( Chemo ). Off of it now, everything has grown back but, my nails. I tried reversed picks and they will work, but, I could not feel the strings. Well I put my manhood in my back pocket and went and got nails. I'll tell everyone don't mess with picks go get nails. I have sense progressed miles ahead of where I was. It has also become much more fun to practice. I'm retired in full recovery . When watching TV I get my banjo and practice Many more hours than I would before. GET NAILS. Thanks for the great lessons, don't stop.
Thank you for your post. I'm hoping you're still well.
This is the most clear and sensible explanation of this technique I’ve found. THANK YOU! I’ve been playing ukulele for a few years and love this style of play. I recently got myself a banjo and now I really want to learn clawhammer. I feel like this basic explanation will really help me as I tend to overthink things and trip myself up.
You are very thorough in your teaching and I like that. You don't go so fast and being new to claw hammer , that is great for me.; I 've been playing the guitar for 47 years so I'm so used to it . Playing the banjo is a whole different thing for me. thank you. says Judy Corrette in Wildwood, Fl
Clarity of expression and anticipation of need - what every good teacher employs.
Thanks for the lesson. The Earl Scruggs autograph on your banjo is awesome!
Truly fire!! I couldn't agree more with everyone else. Best clawhammer teacher I've found on youtube! Thank you!!
Most valuable lesson I've had yet. Thank you.
Terrific lesson... thanks for your generosity....and we really enjoyed your performance with Marcy in Winchester, VA Friday evening. Please return soon.
You're a good teacher! Thank you.
Great lesson - I like the way you break the clawhammer strum down into different elements to practice. I am coming from bluegrass so just practicing strumming down felt alien - after a week the muscle memory is beginning to kick in and I am now onto 'the pop'. I am definitely signing up.
Just bought my Banjo and am learning this technique plus Scruggs. Very informative and easy to follow. Nice one Cathy :)
Good lesson. You seem like a very experienced teacher. Thanks for the videos.
Great tutorial, I love your teaching style. Very clear, and not full of ummm, and uhhhh...like most people do when explaining things :)
Theodore Tutor qq
great lesson(s)!
Thank you a million times!
I’ve been shaking hands with an imaginary broomstick for 40 years.
Kathy, there are a lot of begining Banjo vids on youtube, but yours actually start with knowing nothing, which is what I need. Thank you. Yours appear to be the most useful so far. I got a good Banjo from a friend bought it for their son, who never stuck with it. What tuner should I get as it's woefully out of tune? Thanks.
You're the best, Cathy... But what if I don't watch TV ;-) ?! Greetings from France, David
Thank you very much
Thanks Cathy!
Finally some real instruction. I do have a question. What would you suggest for someone without finger nails. I recently lost my nails being very slow recovering. I have two banjos, one blue grass very old Washburn and the other a Deering top end Good Time Special, but no nails.There must be a method, please help. I'll play them bear fingered if need be. They are not going to just set.
Thanks Lee
Smoky Mountain Rebel
Thanks
very cool lesson.Thank's
merci beaucoup!
Cathy, Although I've been playing guitar for the better part of 35 years I just picked up my 1st Banjo today! I've been watching your Claw hammer video & have been working at it. Lots of great stuff in there. My Boom Diddy needs practice (lol) I'm hoping that my muscle memory at 53 doesn't have Alzheimer's. A quick question, diligently practicing, how much would be a reasonable amount of time to properly get the right hand motion? Big difference from guitar. Anyhow, I appreciate the videos!
I've been playing th guitar for 47 years. and at 70 now I want to keep my mind working to avoiding dementia/ alzheimer's diesease. I love the banjo and claw hammer is kind of fun.
That message is from Judy Corrette
On the pop part, is her thumb traveling beyond the 5th string and hitting as she pulls up?
Too cooooool!
What if it makes no sound when you pop?
what tuning? G or double C?
This is great. Thanks. R
I'm really confused by the pop part, can someone help
The thumb makes noise on the string as it goes UP, not when it hits down on the string. It hits down on the string(no noise) then when you lift off(uP) the thumb it makes noise
Are you plucking the fifth string with your thumbnail? It’s not clear from the video if you thumb is turning on the upstroke
There is a lot of funny visual jokes here .but I won't go there. Very good video.
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How dumb are the people that actually gave this a thumbs down ? What part of the correct technique was offensive?
i broke a string :(