Which will you play?
Bluegrass or
Clawhammer?
The two styles are very different both in sound and in how the banjo is played.
Choose Your Banjo Path
Most people don’t know that there are multiple styles of playing the banjo.
THE TWO MOST POPULAR ARE BLUEGRASS AND CLAWHAMMER.
It’s important, before you begin your journey, to choose your path. Each uses different mechanics and sounds different. Think of them as two different paths, with different views and experiences. Take a moment to listen to examples of both styles below.
Which one excites you more? As you’ll see on the next page, both are technically challenging. Have no fear: whichever path you take, we will guide you to the top.
Clawhammer Banjo
Clawhammer banjo is played using a downward strumming motion over the strings. Typically, the melody of a song is played by striking one string, quickly followed by a strum of two or three strings. This creates a rhythm that sounds like: “boom – chick – a” or, more precisely, “claw – ham – mer.” The method involves one’s thumb and pointer finger shaped in a “claw.” Watch the video!
Spotted Pony – Advanced Clawhammer
Bluegrass Banjo
Also known as three-finger style or Scruggs-style (after Earl Scruggs whose innovative approach influenced generations of players) the picking consists of an up-picking motion by the fingers and a down-picking motion by the thumb. Traditionally the player wears finger picks on the thumb, index and middle fingers. Watch the video!
When you join, you’ll start off learning these skills:
Click below to find out some of the foundational skills you will learn!
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Incredible Deal!
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
- 200+ HD Video Lessons
- Access to both Bluegrass & Clawhammer Schools
- Feedback from Teacher (via Practice Competition)
- Support from the Community (Ask questions and share experiences with your fellow banjo players)
- Access to All Future Content
- Tablature for All Songs
- Get Your Questions Answered with 24 hrs!
- Initial One-on-One Session ($159 value!)
$13.25/month
$159 billed yearly. Cancel anytime.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
- 200+ HD Video Lessons
- Access to both Bluegrass & Clawhammer Schools
- Feedback from Teacher (via Practice Competition)
- Ask questions and share experiences (Community of fellow banjo players)
- Tablature for all songs
$40/month
Billed every month. Cancel anytime.
