Clawhammer Style Banjo

Description

These two 2-hour DVDs will give you everything you need to discover the heritage and master the techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo. Ken Perlman, celebrated tutor and Clawhammer authority, leads you step-by-step through this exciting style of Banjo playing, including: Basic left and right hand positions Simple chords The brush The Bumm-titty strum Pull-offs and slides Syncopation When you feel you have got to grips with the basics, the second DVD then raises your playing to yet another level of expertise, including: Double thumbing Quick slides Fretted pull-offs Harmonics Grace notes Improvisation In the process of learning the skills of the instrument, you will also be introduced to over 80 Banjo favourites and authentic tunes, building a repertoire to match the library of techniques on offer in this comprehensive tutorial.