Beginning Clawhammer Banjo

Get your hands around the basic techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo with one of the best around! Ken Perlman gives you a thorough introduction to the Clawhammer Banjo, with clear explanations and plenty of close-ups so you can see exactly what is happening. Discover the characteristic playing tricks that include brush-thumb, single string strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, as well as authentic tunings and chords. Furthermore, you will be introduced to a number of Clawhammer standards, giving you your first repertoire and a great opportunity to master your new techniques.