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.