Volume 2 introduces the intricate double-thumbing technique. Harder arrangements add interest for more advanced players. Still learnable for new players, if you've been through Volume 1. "Old Molly Hare," "Little Black Pony," "Soldier's Joy," "Yellow Rose of Texas," "Turkey in the Straw." Intermediate/advanced. No tab or notation. 105 minutes.
285-DVD156
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$19.95
DVD - MARK JOHNSON TEACHES CLAWGRASS BANJO - FROM CLAWHAMMER TO BLUEGRASS
with Emory Lester, guitar
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Mark Johnson has revolutionized the art of clawhammer banjo picking. His trademark technique, which he calls "Clawgrass," combines the percussive, foot-tapping rhythm of old-time clawhammer with the complex, driving rolls of Scruggs style. He starts you off with a basic frailing version of "Old Joe Clark," then takes you through a series of two finger drop thumb exercises that lead you, step by step, into his Clawgrass style. Mark performs and teaches 6 more pieces that demonstrate the intricacies and power of Clawgrass banjo: "Cherokee Shuffle," "Cold Frosty Morning," "Angeline the Baker," "Heartbroken," "John Wilkes Booth" and "Mosby's Rangers." Each tune introduces different techniques: slides, double stops, melodic runs, harmonic variations and a variety of tunings. Includes tab booklet. Intermediate. 105 min.
300-DVD365
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$26.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO FROM SCRATCH, A 2-DVD SET
by Dan Levenson
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Volumes 1 & 2 on one DVD! No prior experience needed. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding it, right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. Using one tune, "Spotted Pony," you are guided through the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. Ends with tips and frequently asked questions and a chance for YOU to play with the fiddle and guitar in a jam session. In Volume 2 you'll learn to capo up to D tuning, review the basics of the "Double Thumb Pony," then head off into the banjo world by learning to drop thumb, hammer-on, pull-off, and slide your way into the "Full Blown Pony." You are again guided through the chords, the scale, and then the individual notes of the tune as well as techniques. Each technique is taught in easily learnable segments. A jam session follows. Booklets included. Beginning/intermediate. 117 min.
BOIL-DVD5003
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$26.95
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DVD - PICK UP YOUR BANJO & PLAY: CLAWHAMMER BANJO INSTRUCTION
taught by Bob Carlin
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Clawhammer technique not only works within a group setting, but also sounds good by itself and functions well as an accompaniment to singing. Learn how to hold the banjo, the right hand and left hand positions used in the down picking method, care for your right hand nails, scales and chords, left hand techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, right hand techniques such as drop thumb, as well as two tunes - "Old Joe Clark" in G tuning and two versions of "Angeline The Baker" in double C tuning. Also includes a section on the new Gold Tone Cripple Creek Old Time banjo features, setup & maintenance.
GOLDT-DVD101
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$18.00
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DVD - PICK UP YOUR BANJO & PLAY: CLAWHAMMER BANJO REPERTOIRE
taught by Bob Carlin
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Prepare for your next jam session! The fifteen tunes taught by banjo master Carlin are some of the core pieces in the fiddle/banjo and old time string band style. Three tunings - G, double C and F are utilized, for the corresponding fiddle keys of A, D, and G. These low intermediate to advanced versions present the essence of each tune played up-tempo twice through and then once at a slow pace. "Bill Cheatham," "Old Joe Clark," "Needlecase," "Barlow Knife," 11 more. Tab is included, plus play-along "TablEdit" files. 54 min.
GOLDT-DVD102
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$18.00
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DVD - ELEMENTS OF CLAWHAMMER BANJO: A LESSON WITH CHRIS COOLE
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Chris presents an in-depth exploration of his own trademark style of clawhammer playing. Through a series of exercises and tradtional tunes he builds a musical vocabulary that allows you to speak "the language of music." To this end he demonstrates the three main right hand techniques that define the style: basic strum, double-thumbing and drop-thumbing, as well as the roll. Includes five tunes in various tunings: "Black-Eyed Susie," "The Barlow Knife," "Shady Grove," "Salt River" and "Old Molly Hare." Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
688-DVD2
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$26.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO, VOL. 1
taught by Lynn Morris
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Breaking everything into small segments, Morris explains the frailing strum, then goes through the chords of a simple song. She teaches the lead breaks to five songs note-by-note. Three songs in G tuning, one in C, and two in Double C. All taught "by ear," - no printed material. 90 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
285-DVD121
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$19.95
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DVD - SOUTHERN BANJO STYLES: THREE DVD SET
taught by Mike Seeger
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Contains 300-DVD301, 300-DVD302 and 300-DVD303. The banjo inspired a great variety of playing styles in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This in-depth survey will help you develop a full range of repertoire and traditional techniques. Each section features a performance of a historic song, info on its style and source, a close-up of each banjo used, and detailed instruction on how to play it. Clawhammer, frailing, rapping, up-picking, two and three finger techniques, much more. Each song is played on a different historical banjo. Based on Mike Seeger's Grammy nominated CD, "Southern Banjo Sounds" (our stock # FOLKW-CD40107). Intermediate/advanced. Booklets with tab and informational notes. 90, 115 and 110 min.
300-DVD303SET
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$62.95
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DVD - SOUTHERN BANJO STYLES: VOL. 2
taught by Mike Seeger
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Mike continues his demonstration of banjo styles of the 19th and early 20th centuries, this time focusing on two and three finger chord-accompaniment and picking styles. Each segment features a complete performance of a song or tune, commentary on its style and source, split-screen instruction for playing it and close-up views of each of the nine banjos used. "Flop Eared Mule," "Lost Gander," "The Sailor and the Soldier," more. Based on Mike Seeger's Grammy nominated CD, "Southern Banjo Sounds" (our stock # FOLKW-CD40107). Includes tab booklet with discography, how to chose and set up a banjo, more. Intermediate/advanced. 115 min.
300-DVD302
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$26.95
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DVD - SOUTHERN BANJO STYLES: VOL. 1
taught by Mike Seeger
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This volume focuses on clawhammer, frailing, and rapping styles as well as several up-picking styles that sound like clawhammer. Each section features a performance of a historic song, info on its style and source, detailed instruction on how to play it, and a close-up of each banjo used. Songs include "Soon in the Morning, Babe," "Roustabout," "Jim Crack Corn," "Battle in the Horseshoe," "Darling Cora," more. Based on Mike's Grammy nominated CD, "Southern Banjo Sounds" (our stock # FOLKW-CD40107). Intermediate. Includes booklet with tab and commentary. 90 min.
300-DVD301
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$26.95
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DVD - CAROLINA CLAWHAMMER, LESSON TWO: ROUND PEAK
taught by Bob Carlin
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North Carolina is known for producing some of the finest banjo players in southern traditional music. In this second of a 2 DVD series, Carlin, one of the state's most accomplished pickers, teaches some of old time music's best-loved tunes. Many Bob learned first-hand, from master musicians no longer with us. Others have taken Carlin years to decipher from old recordings. Each song is played at a moderate tempo and then broken down, section-by-section, to highlight crucial left- and right-hand techniques. Tablature included. Beginning/intermediate. 140 min.
02-DVD107
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$26.95
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DVD - CAROLINA CLAWHAMMER, LESSON ONE: THE PIEDMONT & WESTERN MOUNTAINS
taught by Bob Carlin
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North Carolina is known for producing some of the finest banjo players in southern traditional music. In this first of a 2 DVD series, Carlin, one of the state's most accomplished pickers, teaches some of old time music's best-loved tunes. Many Bob learned first-hand, from master musicians no longer with us. Others have taken Carlin years to decipher from old recordings. Each song is played at a moderate tempo, and then broken down, section-by-section, to highlight crucial left- and right-hand techniques. Tablature included. Beginning/intermediate. 140 min.
02-DVD106
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$26.95
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DVD - SINGING WITH THE BANJO - SONGS AND ACCOMPANIMENT CLAWHAMMER STYLE
taught by Cathy Fink
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A terrific lesson for banjo players who want to sing and accompany themselves in clawhammer style. Starting with two easy songs Cathy shows how to find the right key for your voice, use the capo, play a simple accompaniment, and pick out melody notes. Learn to embellish tunes with licks and tricks that will add drive and excitement. Moving to intermediate/advanced techniques Cathy shows you double thumbing on "Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase," old time modal sounds for "Shady Grove," waltz time with "Irene Goodnight," and a show-stopping version of "Oh! Susanna." As a bonus Cathy performs five of her most popular songs: "The Cuckoo," "When Time Draws Near," "Buffalo Gals," "Psalm of Life" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain." Includes note/tab booklet. 105 min.
300-DVD253
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$26.95
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DVD - OLD-TIME BANJO CLAWHAMMER STYLE
taught by Frank Lee
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Frank Lee breaks down the authentic Round Peak clawhammer style and teaches you great traditional tunes and the elements that make his playing stand out. He shows you the best hand position for drop thumb playing, how he gets his percussive "clucking" sound, his use of a pick on the middle finger, the famous "Galax" lick, closed chord positions, substitutions, scales, more. Frank analyzes seven tunes in a variety of tunings: "Cider Mill," "Half Shaved," "Sandy Boys," "Hell Broke Loose in Georgia," more. Includes tab booklet. 55 min.
300-DVD236
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$26.95
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DVD - THE BANJO OF RALPH STANLEY: FROM OLD-TIME TO BLUEGRASS
taught by Ralph Stanley
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This rare session with one of the giants of bluegrass and old-time music is a must for players and fans alike. Starting with clawhammer Ralph teaches a variety of ways to up-pick and frail on these tunes: "Shout Little Lulie," "Little Birdie," "Cripple Creek" and "Cuttin' the Cornbread." Moving into three-finger bluegrass picking he breaks down "Little Maggie," "Dickenson County Breakdown," "Clinch Mountain Backstep," "Train 45" and "Hard Times." Ralph discusses his background, early influences, and other subjects; plays duets with late fiddler Curly Ray Cline and is joined by the Clinch Mountain Boys for performances of "Man of Constant Sorrow," "How Mountain Girls Can Love," more. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD235
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$26.95
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DVD - 30 OF DIANE'S FAVORITES 2005
by Diane Jones
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"Diane Jones demonstrates some of her favorite tunes for intermediate and advanced intermediate students!" The Reed Island Rounders' ace clawhammer stylist introduces and plays a tasty selection from her deep repertoire of tunes, with both right and left hands showing throughout: "Shelvin Rock," "Hannah at the Springhouse," "Yew Piney Mountain," "Wine's Delight," "Highlander's Farewell," "Jo Bones," "Three Forks of Hell," lots more with a slant toward West Virginia tunes. No tab or printed material.
BW-DVD005
$27.00
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DVD - WEST VIRGINIA CLAWHAMMER BANJO
taught by Dwight Diller
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For the intermediate clawhammer, frailing, rapping, knocking, thumping, down-picking, double-thumbing, etc. banjo student. Filmed in the mountains of West Virginia. Dwight teaches 7 traditional tunes with closeups of his hands, rhythm demonstrations and lots of information for the intermediate player. -- 90 min.
YP-DVD1
$36.50
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DVD - OLD-TIME BANJO STYLES
taught by Mike Seeger
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Mike teaches two- and three-finger picking, up-picking, clawhammer, and other old-time techniques in a variety of tunings and regional styles. Special workshop performances with Doc Watson, Kirk Sutphin, Greg Hooven, Etta Baker, and Joe and Odell Thompson give banjo students rare insight into the beauty of this uniquely American music. 18 songs and instrumentals are taught: "Molly Dear," "Snowdrop," "French Waltz," "Reuben's Train," "Tom Dooley," "Back Step Cindy," more. Early Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD152
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$26.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: TWO DVD SET
taught by David Holt
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Contains 300-DVD140 & 300-DVD141. David passes on tunes, styles and tips that he learned from some of the great traditional players of the southern mountains. In Lesson 1 he covers fundamentals: important right hand techniques such as single and double-thumbing, "continuous" picking, double-thumb rolls, filler licks, hammers and pulls, how to "shade" a tune, more. Teaches 11 tunes: "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Cripple Creek," "Jawbone," more. In Lesson 2 he delves deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give clawhammer its drive, power and complexity: double-thumb rolls, brush rolls and other right hand moves, plus new chord positions and 11 songs: "Shady Grove," "Little Sadie," "Reel & Rock," more. Includes two tab booklets. 60 & 55 min.
300-DVD141SET
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$44.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: VOL. 2
taught by David Holt
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David delves deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give clawhammer its drive, power and complexity. He covers double-thumb rolls, brush rolls and other right hand moves, plus new chord positions and 11 more songs including "Shady Grove," "Little Sadie," "Reel & Rock," "Cumberland Gap," "Ragtime Annie," more. Includes tab booklet. 55 min.
300-DVD141
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$26.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: VOL. 1
taught by David Holt
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David passes on tunes, styles and technical tips that he learned from some of the great traditional players of the southern mountains. He covers important right hand techniques such as single and double-thumbing, "continuous" picking, double-thumb rolls, the all important "clicking" sound, plus filler licks, hammers and pulls, how to "shade" a tune, more. 11 tunes: "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Cripple Creek," "Jawbone," "Let Me Fall," "Sugar Hill," more. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
300-DVD140
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$26.95
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DVD - BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIO - LEARN TO PLAY NINE CLASSIC FOLK SONGS
taught by George Grove
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A fun and easy lesson for those who love the signature sound of the Kingston Trio and want to sing and play their songs on the banjo. Veteran Kingston Trio member George Grove teaches classic folk hits "Tom Dooley," "M.T.A.," "A Worried Man," "Three Jolly Coachmen," "Hard, Ain't It Hard," "Corey, Corey," "Early Morning Rain," "Coast of California" and "Rolling River." This is NOT bluegrass or frailing style banjo but it IS a popular style for strumming and singing. Beginners. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD136
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$26.95
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DVD - DWIGHT DILLER: MODAL WEST VIRGINIA CLAWHAMMER BANJO
taught by Dwight Diller
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Nine modal tunes, all in gDGCD tuning. Dwight learned-these tunes from the playing of the Hammons Family and other old timers in the 1960s and '70s. Recommended for intermediate level players.
YP-DVD4
$34.95
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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY CLAWHAMMER BANJO: TWO DVD SET
taught by Bob Carlin
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Contains 300-DVD105 and 300-DVD106. In Lesson One Bob covers all the basics of this traditional style: hammer-ons, pull-offs, chords, scales, tunings, right-hand essentials, slides, double-thumbing the fifth string, more, and teaches 4 songs. Lesson Two: Intermediate covers: drop-thumb, double C-tuning, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, variations, endings, more. With advice on choosing a banjo and 4 more songs. Includes two booklets. 60 & 50 min.
300-DVD106SET
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$44.95
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DVD - CLAWHAMMER STYLE BANJO: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNING AND ADVANCED BANJO PLAYERS
by Ken Perlman
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Two DVD set. Ken Perlman takes you page-by-page through his excellent book "Clawhammer Style Banjo", (stock # 49-227). Two 2-hour DVDs!
49-DVD1334
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$35.95
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DVD - INTERMEDIATE CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Picking up where "Beginning Clawhammer Banjo" (49-DVD1330) leaves off, this DVD begins with a review of brush thumbing and the single-string stroke, then moves into specialized techniques such as: drop- and double-thumbing, single-string brush thumb, chords in double "C" tuning, more. Tunes include "Country Waltz," "Green Willis," "Little Billie Wilson," "Magpie," "The Meeting of the Waters," "Old Joe Clark," more. Includes transcription booklet in tablature. 60 min.
49-DVD1331
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$17.95
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DVD - BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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One of the most celebrated clawhammer banjo stylists teaches you how to play this exciting style, with ample close-ups and clear explanations. Covers: hand positions, chords, tunings, brush-thumb, single-string strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. Songs include "Boatsman," "Cripple Creek" and "Pretty Polly." Includes transcription booklet in tablature. 60 min.
49-DVD1330
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$17.95
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DVD - HOW TO PLAY THE 5-STRING BANJO
taught by Pete Seeger
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Pete discusses up-picking, frailing, whamming, double-thumbing, hammering-on and pulling-off, tremolo, 6/8 time, Calypso rhythm, two-finger and three-finger picking, plus a wide variety of songs including: "Darlin' Cory," "Leather Britches," "Coal Creek March," "East Virginia," more. The title is somewhat misleading - there really isn't much instruction for beginners. Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD85
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$26.95
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DVD - BANJO, CLAWHAMMER STYLE, FIRST LESSON
taught by Ryan Thomson
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Designed for beginners with no experience with clawhammer style. Needn't read music. For 5 string in standard "G" tuning. The basics: frailing, rapping, drop thumb, pull offs, hammers, slides, more. 55 min.
87-DVD1
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$20.00
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DVD - DWIGHT DILLER: MORE WEST VIRGINA CLAWHAMMER BANJO
taught by Dwight Diller
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Intermediate instruction emphasizing drop thumb and double thumbing. 80 min.
YP-DVD3
$34.50
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DVD - GET STARTED ON THE 5-STRING BANJO!
taught by David Holt
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Helps beginners get started quickly and easily, from how to hold and tune up their banjo to their first chords, strums and songs. Features favorites like "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains," "Old Dan Tucker," "O Susanna," more. Includes tab booklet. 45 min.
300-DVD59
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$17.95
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DVD - DWIGHT DILLER -- JUST RHYTHM: WEST VIRGINA CLAWHAMMER BANJO
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Intensive instruction for developing the solid right-hand skills needed for playing traditional clawhammer style. Dwight also uses more than 16 tunes from his repertoire to show you these skills.
YP-DVD5
$34.50
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