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. 


38 comments


  • Kurt Springer

    Do you ever use finger pics when playing clawhammer. Why or why not


  • Tom Recker

    Basic 1st lesson. When Barry frets a chord does
    he strike all the stings or just the strings
    fretted. I’ve been fighting this Claw Hammer for
    three years and have a several on-line instructions and still don’t have it down. I’ll keep plucking away. Any advice/help would be appreciated. Thanks


  • George

    I love it..Thanks


  • Sandy Hengstler

    Thank you Thank you Thank You!
    I have been trying to play again after shattering my left shoulder. No surgery..it is what it is. This video has helped me pick up my Banjo again. I have a long way to go but now I know how to get there. I love my Deering and look forward to playing again!


  • peter harvey

    Great Introduction to claw hammer playing – well paced and clear


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