I've fallen under the spell of Clawhammer and i'm currently trying to figure out the best way to learn. I couldn't resist this group! Nick
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 | Amy Buck says:
1/28/2011 9:18:13 AM
#1 Best Way To Learn: Listen and watch.
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 | Bob Buckingham says:
1/29/2011 7:20:19 AM
Get with other players and pick their brains and your banjo.
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 | kevinl says:
1/30/2011 6:16:23 AM
Muhahha ,another victim of clawhammer banjo addiction syndrome.
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 | slc says:
1/30/2011 9:32:07 PM
Every curmudgeon started off as a virgin, so you're in good company :-)
Best way is whatever keeps it fun. I was more of a "loner" learner (and not very musical), and tab was great for me in the beginning. Others want to play together right away - and might find a slow-jam to have fun with. Lots of listening/watching is really good, and don't worry if some currently popular styles or players just don't 'work' for you - otherwise you'd waste energy where it's not fun (it took me *years* to appreciate Tommy Jarrell properly, for example).
Good luck!
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NickC says:
1/31/2011 1:30:54 AM
Thanks for the encouragement people. Clawhammer can seem a little 'mysterious' but that;'s part of the attraction for me! I've got hold of the Dan Levenson Book and DVD and I also have the Ken Pearlman book. I do know one 'real' Clawhammer player so i might have to bother him a bit!
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| Bob Buckingham says:
1/31/2011 5:42:02 AM
All these books and DVDs. Back in the day you might have had a book and an LP or 6 but no correlation between the two. I started clawhammer banjo with a few LPs, and old Art Rosenbaum and Pete Seeger book and a lot of questions. It forced me to get out more and find players. I have never come back. Nor will I.
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 | oldwoodchuckb says:
1/31/2011 8:10:06 PM
Download my free ebook
rocketsciencebanjo.com
full of good advice for beginners and a couple basic stroke videos.
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NickC says:
2/1/2011 1:30:16 AM
Hi Robert.
I have the original Art Rosenbaum book (it's a beautiful thing!) and the reprint of the Seeger book. I've always found it interesting that some of the best players seemed to learn with very few of the resources that we have today. Could it be that it encourages one have a resourceful and single-minded approach to learning that pays big dividends in the end? I'm one of those people that is unfortunately too time-starved to spend more than an hour ot two a day with my banjo. So I think i'll have to carefully choose one method/teacher and stick to it! I Just wondered what you thought of the Ignoramus book?
Hi Tony, I've heard some great things about your material. I'll have to set aside some time to digest it
Many thanks
Nick
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| Bob Buckingham says:
2/1/2011 5:12:10 AM
Wayne writes a good book. It is not a bad way to start. I have used the Ignoramus book in a class setting and it was accessible for most of the students. Teaching a class is like sowing seeds, not all of the seed gets on the good ground but that what does, grows. If you already have Art and Pete's book I might also recommend Steve Parker's book, Old Time String Band Favorites for Clawhammer banjo. Then I would highly recommend getting out and playing with others as this is the best way to learn.
Bob
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| Bob Buckingham says:
2/1/2011 5:13:34 AM
Also, the Old Woodchuck sold me a book back in the day (late 70's?) at a small festival, his tabs are fine too.
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