How To Play Clawhammer Banjo

The Deering Clawhammer Method (Part 1)

With so many clawhammer tutorials out there, we wanted to create one with our own spin. Barry Hunn has been teaching newcomers to the banjo for over 30 years and in this video you will start as a beginner and end with a firm foundation on basic clawhammer technique. 

Once you have mastered this section, part two is just a click away
CLICK HERE FOR PART 2

So grab your banjo and enjoy.  

Part 1: An Introduction to Clawhammer. 


35 comments


  • Jan

    Thank you. Really liked the lesson. Your teaching style fits with my learning style.


  • Lon

    Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have been kinda playing tunes but without proper technique. This has really got me going again and I use it daily for practice and relearning….. Much appreciated…


  • Brian Orton

    Thank you this method is a lot easier than the video I have by Gerry Oconnor , and easier to follow not so confusing like the CD is ,it is too technical , I just to able to play for me ,so that it sounds ok ,maybe not technically correct just makes music sense , now I can practice your system , thank you ,


  • Robert Burdick

    I love it when I was a lot younger I used to staroot to learning how to play but I play lead guitar for different brands but I would be like to get back into the banjo thank you Robert


  • Tim

    Much different than the rolls, and pinch in tablature. Decades ago, I picked up my brothers guitar and mimicking what he did. He moved on to a twelve string guitar. It was nice. However. The banjo has always memorized me.


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