Unlimited Rhythms Of Clawhammer Banjo with Michael Miles | Deering Live
Michael Miles is back on Deering Live to demonstrate and teach us about how rhythmically versatile the clawhammer style of playing the 5-string banjo can be and how this style can be utilized to play many different genres of music. Michael is a master clawhammer player and well-versed in many musical styles so be sure to tune in and learn.
To learn more about Michael Miles, please visit https://milesmusic.org/
Here is a sample of tunes/rhythms we will try to cover:
1. Courante rhythm in 3/4
Courante from Suite for the Americas by
Michael Miles
So many banjo ‘teachers’ never mention rhythm. I’ve taught beginners (not claiming to be a teacher) , and they catch on so much faster with muted strumming putting body parts in rhythm., then unmuting, then finding a note or two Why is that still true, after hundreds of years? Is it impatience for fast results? Try dancing without rhythm !
Steve Anderson
Do you ever tune to open C tuning? Why or why not?
Jan Morrow
All I can say is, “Wow!” A lot of this is over my head, but I can certainly appreciate the talent and knowledge of Mr. Miles. Wonderful presentation.
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Unlimited Rhythms Of Clawhammer Banjo with Michael Miles | Deering Liv
So many banjo ‘teachers’ never mention rhythm. I’ve taught beginners (not claiming to be a teacher) , and they catch on so much faster with muted strumming putting body parts in rhythm., then unmuting, then finding a note or two Why is that still true, after hundreds of years? Is it impatience for fast results? Try dancing without rhythm !
Do you ever tune to open C tuning? Why or why not?
All I can say is, “Wow!” A lot of this is over my head, but I can certainly appreciate the talent and knowledge of Mr. Miles. Wonderful presentation.
Like a Rolling Stone – took my breath away!
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