Clawhammer Banjo Lesson 1| beginning clawhammer banjo Day 1 | free banjo lessons

Here is your first lesson on how to play clawhammer or frailing banjo! Learn how to form your hand, and use 3 easy steps to get going! You also learn about the thumb, the timing of how this fits in musically, and more. Grab your banjo and join in the fun. If you enjoy the video please, like, comment, and subscribe. For a FULL BEGINNER COURSE head to my website, link below.
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[@fraufabian]

Danke!

[@cliffharlow9976]

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[@kennethgillespie4468]

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[@gracejames1334]

This is literally the ONLY beginner clawhammer tutorial that has been beyond helpful for me! You broke this down effortlessly and helped my impatient brain grasp this technique, thank you!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

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[@michaelnagy6214]

i agree the other teachers are waay less chill/informative they talk more than play and are tooo slow

[@harvdog5669]

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[@mountainwobbles3568]

The amount of videos on youtube with `beginner clawhammer banjo` headings that then immediately start talking shit about majors minors sevenths and then rattle through a list of things to do is depressing. Bought my banjo as a new years resolution and gave up 3 days in. Just picked it up, found this CLEAR and helpful guide, and im learning by the hour. THANK YOU from a hilltop in Cumbria, northern England. Appreciate your clear, well paced tuition.

[@cashm5455]

Hey how has the banjo been going?

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

I used to avoid online lessons like this because the teachers always felt scary or condescending. I know that's weird to say because they couldn't actually talk to me but that's how it felt. But you seem so friendly, it feels like I'm getting this lesson from an old friend! It's very encouraging.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks so much! Blessings.

[@MrSeger511]

THE BEST clawhammer lesson I’ve watched. Only lesson I’ve listened to that’s been able to start to bring out my “boom chicka”! Clawhammer is tough, but this explanation makes it easier to understand than most!! Thank you! 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@BanjoLemonade]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@ingeniouspixie]

After a week of obssessively watching beginner claw hammer videos, this is finally the one that answered all the questions and made it work. Thank you! Looking forward to learning from the rest of your videos!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

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[@counselor1295]

I just found your lessons here in May, 2023, and I am beyond excited to learn with you on my new banjo! I love your way of teaching, and I love Jesus, too!😊

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My 5 year old wanted a banjo for his birthday so here we are watching your video for his first lesson! So excited we found you.

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[@billyaitken7461]

Bless ya, this has to be the best claw hammer video on KZbin 🪕😊👏👏👏👍‼️

[@chrisforbes]

So well explained. You’re a really great teacher.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you! 😃

[@pascalmarzella4280]

I agree with the others. You are an excellent teacher. Patient, clear and explaining things in various ways. Thank you for your dedication.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you!

[@bubbaandrayearl1678]

I play Earl Scruggs finger style and have always loved the old time original mountain frailing style. Also play finger style Latin and classical guitar as well as jazz, blues, rock and I'm from Shreveport and know the great James Burton so of course country chicken picking. Oh, bass and keyboard. You know how musicians are! Took almost sixty years to accumulate all of that. Lived in Mississippi for ten years for work. Played with many old black blues men and God knows I learned a lot. Everything from tone and soul to keeping a razor in my sock and a .32 caliber revolver in my watch pocket. Keep playing young lady. Make people smile and feel better. It's what we do.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you! Oh yes, we pick up lot’s of instruments over the years. To sit with some blues men (the real ones) wow what an amazing opportunity!

[@felixadanpasos]

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[@cl5080]

God bless you for helping a beginner like me in such a kind and compassionate way of making it much simpler than anything I’ve seen so far. You’re a great teacher!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you! God bless you too.

[@Stoat1347]

Watching your video has encouraged me to dust off my banjo and get back into it, please keep the lessons coming, God Bless.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hey Chris, that’s great! I’ve got up through lesson 7 on here, lesson 8 will be up this coming week.

[@nataliesnyder6037]

I'm 16 and I wanted to try my first string instrument so I saved up and bought a banjo. I'm so glad I did because I'm really enjoying it. I loved how accepting you are and how well you explained everything.

[@BanjoLemonade]

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[@rjwh67220]

Congratulations on starting a journey that can bring you joy for your whole life. Believe me, because I’ve been making music of one sort or another for nearly 65 years and I’m not bored yet.

[@Pteromandias]

Alright! Let's do this! I just got my banjo today, and I remembered seeing this video which was partly responsible for my decision to do this bit of craziness. Diving into lesson 1. Claw hammer time!

[@micktully7228]

At last, a perfectly explained clawhammer tutorial. I never dared to try this difficult technique until I saw this tutorial. Thank you so much from Norway!

[@BanjoLemonade]

You’re welcome, you can do it.

[@kenm8376]

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[@greg5650]

Best claw hammer lesson I’ve ever seen

[@kc8tby]

This was, by far THE BEST video introduction to clawhammer banjo I have seen so far! I am a 69 year old guy, recently retired, who is trying to learn clawhammer style banjo. I am struggling to hit the individual strings...actually even just the first string, clearly. I am greatly encouraged by your enthusiasm and will be practicing as much as possible! Thank you and, yes, yu are so right...Jesus and God loves us ALL! Thanks!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronstarr5481]

Its been one year. How are you doing? I am just starting and I am with you on the quality of lemonades teaching style

[@dcorrette]

You are an amazing teacher. I like you patient style of not rushing or pushing it, just relaxing and having a good time. thank you, says Judy Corrette

[@debrabish1494]

I am so grateful to you for these lessons -I am a guitar player and the banjo is quite weird feeling for me-struggling along thank you debra

[@pattisnapsforbeans8212]

I have always wanted to play the banjo. I am just now starting at the age of 57. Your video is wonderful, and i love how you teach. Just wanted to say thank you!

[@donnalupton853]

Well I am 62 years old and finally decided to act on my long time desire to learn to play banjo. After being a lifelong lover of Bluegrass, I have bought a banjo and am ready to move beyond my current abilities of playing the spoons and bones. Thanks for the beginner lessons. I have watched several so far and am working on my claw hammer licks. I live in Western North Carolina and it looks like you do also. God bless.

[@josephineferdinand5417]

The same here, start banjo today, also 62.. (gave my guitar to my daughter) and try the clawhammer, wich is very difficult, i use to finger picking on guitar.

[@Mihogan]

I am so glad you showed your thumb looking hooked versus flat. I am learning from home and noticed my thumb constantly looked hooked, as you showed. It felt naturally, and sounded good, but from reading books and the internet I thought I was doing something wrong and developing a bad habit. Thanks for making me feel better!

[@budhancock3928]

I have been playing bluegrass banjo for several years and have always been mystified by clawhammer banjo. You are such a great instructor. I am looking forward to learning old time banjo from you. Excellent

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks!

[@Gleepower1111]

Just got a banjo and found this video. I am so glad to have found you. I’ve played for 2 days and I think I’m getting the hang of this first pattern! Thank you!!

[@Michael-yt1jp]

Ive been trying to find videos all day to start frailing. This is by far the best one that made it click.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my beginner playlist.

[@magicalcuriosities7062]

You are a great teacher! Thank you for this

[@Stray1One]

I’m so happy with myself coz I’ve been jolted back to this lesson, and I think I’ve found the key to get your style? The brush strokes second finger hits the snare which I didn’t realise, it makes all the difference! If I’m wrong, then , please don’t shoot me, your loyal sub from 4 days ago, Stray1 Britain’s best Unknown stuntman that never was,

[@georgelynn2871]

Just now getting a banjo after two years of wanting one. I really enjoy you clawhammer method. one of the better on youtube.

[@taiaisonline]

This was super helpful! Thank you for breaking this down for us

[@allanwells4886]

Love this! I can't play the banjo (I don't own one) but I love the sound from when I first heard Shirley Temple singing a song with Bill Bojangles in a movie from the thirties. That was over 60 years ago. Then as an adult in the seventies I heard Doc Watson singing "A Frog went a -Courting on a Summers Day". I knew the words from when I was a kid but I'd never heard of Doc Watson nor the tune he was singing to his banjo playing; I was "blown away" and became an instant Doc Watson fan. I love the sound of the banjo. I'm almost inspired to go and purchase a banjo from the local music shop in Katoomba. Thank you for posting this. As an aside I love the Saviour too.

[@irislmoore]

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[@guloguloguy]

,PLEASE, MAKE MANY MORE LESSONS!!!

[@22mcb]

Just wanna say I watched your videos maybe 7 years ago when I started, thank you so much!

[@mikeligon2998]

Thanks, Little Sister! Learned a bit and smiled doin’ it!

[@JerAtoZ]

I haven't even got a banjo yet but loving watching this. What a great instructional video. Superbly done. Thanks for your sharing your expertise. Can't wait to get started.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frednavrotski8936]

Wow! 2 yrs playing trying to learn claw hammer. I say now finally it all makes since to me. I have struggled and had given up on playing claw hammer. I have watch all of the teachers showing how to do this. How I missed your video I don't know. But many thanks to you it is starting to come together now. You are right on with your lesson. Thank You.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad I could help!

[@Lanearndt]

as a long time instrument instructor i give you a standing ovation for your methodology and disposition! so great!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wow, thanks!

[@GraceOrlando-pc8nj]

Best instructions I’ve seen! Thank you from one woman banjo player to another♥️

[@nytrayfl2]

Stumbled on your channel while I was sick Christmas week. You’re such a good music teacher I’m feeling incredibly inclined to purchase a banjo or mandolin so I can solo at church. Right now, I’m their percussionist. God bless you.

[@BanjoLemonade]

banjo, mando, or mountain dulcimer would be great at church. Many blessings to you.

[@72jesc]

Just beginning and found this technique too difficult. You have helped incredibly

[@MrStormtroopa]

I just bought a banjo can’t wait for the journey it takes me on thanks for my first lesson 😊

[@kevinpforr6019]

Thank you ,I have now begun my journey , I will be watching your instruction videos !

[@Bob_Caygeon]

Yes it's weird, It feels weird". Love it! Been playing guitar my life but always wanted to play banjo but was intimidated by it. Finally at 55 yrs young I bought one and I thank you for the break down you do. First week on it, will see how it goes :)

[@BanjoLemonade]

You can do it!

[@tracyportersr]

Thanks! Very clear, concise and easy to follow. And thanks for the shout out to our Savior!

[@jonathanbirtwistle1729]

Excellent first class! I'm sitting in my yurt in NE Spain and can't wait to get started. Thank you.

[@carlchristensen8157]

Thank you for your time and the lesson is cool just purchased a savanna banjo and was surprised it is made in the USA which really made my day I still have a lot to learn but enjoy your show thank you

[@duncanpike7209]

Just got a banjo for xmas, this was a really great intro-thank you!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Have fun!

[@forestreader]

There are a million banjo teachers on youtube but I specifically chose this one because it's a woman on a porch and that just feels right. Was not disappointed; liked and subscribed. Cheers

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks.

[@georgecook1374]

Just thinking about playing a string instrument, and Is this is by far my fav teaching one of any instrument. Thnx for taking the time to do this.

[@VipulChagotra]

i dont have a banjo.i am learning this on a guitar. great lesson👍👍👍

[@richardstrahin6142]

I have tried to get this for a long time - you have offered me the first hope that I can do it. You are great!! Thank you~ I wish we were neighbors!! I really appreciate "Jesus loves you," I am a devout Christian!

[@cassandraharrington7189]

How don’t you have any likes?! Girl this video was awesome!!! Thank you! Went through three guys before I found you and then I was like this girl knows what’s up!

[@alkelly9100]

Came back to this after a month. Understood everything!

[@cdreery7304]

Excellent instruction. You have managed to hit the nail on the head of what for me is difficult to explain. Way to go! Keep up the great work!

[@Yuthcanizalez]

Heeey I'm yuth from Venezuela, I love the banjo and I recently bought the instrument thanks for your video it's helping me a lot!

[@mrdavidjk]

Love the video particularly the tip for quieting the banjo.

[@jonathanbirtwistle1729]

Ok, I've been at this for 5 weeks now and I'm now moving onto hitting the second string. And boy am I sick of it......but getting better. Thanks for being you!

[@musicmusingsandsoundz9618]

I find fingerpicking easier because I have terrible rhythm so this clawhammer is going to take a while to feel natural [the "1 2 and" feels awkward to me; I'm definitely more comfortable with evenly-spaced actions]. Excellent video as I just bought my first banjo recently, coming from the guitar world. And the tip about muting the sound is fantastic [I haven't seen it elsewhere]: one of my worries was that I was making too much noise for those around me. May the Lord watch over you as well.

[@nanoshea997]

Oh my … you are terrific! I learned so much in this absolutely first lesson! Thank you so much! Nan

[@Lezzielifemariaandtaylor]

Can I just say WOW ! Very good lessons !

[@BanjoLemonade]

Of course, thanks!

[@mikethomas3275]

I love it that you shared the gospel,when I get my banjo,I will sign up,with you!

[@tmo7734]

You did a thorough job of explaining the clawhammer technique. I appreciate it. I’m working out clawhammer on a ukulele. I’m toying with the idea of purchasing a banjo. Love the clawhammer’s old fashion music. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Best wishes from the San Francisco Bay area.

[@coffeesnob100]

Greetings from Australia. I to thank you for your time and effort. Even though I play the guitar, I can tell you that banjo is a whole new ball game. Last week I decided to take up banjo so I bought me a Bryden. It's a nice beginner banjo and has an awesome sound. I've only been practising that clawhammer style for a week and getting nowhere fast. I am very much encouraged by your approach and what made this video even more worthwhile was your comment about our Saviour, so thanks for that! I second what Chris Burns said "Please keep the lessons coming.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Oh yes I say that at the end of every video. 😉 Keep working and you will get it.

[@JennaMock]

I am the dumbest person I know and this video was so helpful to me. Seriously, between guitar, bass, uke, and now banjo, I don't think I have EVER watched a video that helped me more. Thank you so much! You are incredible.

[@BanjoLemonade]

So happy it helped you Jenna!

[@allenturner9186]

Always wanted to learn banjo after seeing your video. I’m gonna get me one. Thanks very much

[@BanjoLemonade]

You should! Have fun, Merry Christmas.

[@coonplatoon]

Man, I want a banjo so bad and I feel like I already know how to play after this tutorial

[@DG5466]

Brilliant, bought a banjo 3 days ago and can now play clawhammer with a hammer on and change chords, thanks to your clear demo, with timings. I suppose finger picking guitar for 40 years helps! I just need to resist the urge to up pick on the brush stroke. Best demo I've seen on youtube, far out and cool thanks

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks!

[@allisonmuench4218]

youre an awesome, awesome teacher!! thank you!!

[@000MACK000]

You know I never had a teacher growing up when I was trying to learn the banjo so all I ever did was strum it thank you this helps a lot I wish we had KZbin back in the '80s LOL now if I could only go back in time.

[@PHIL-ts8si]

This lesson was helpful to me. Ive had the banjo 2 weeks, and have been playing (give or take) about 6 hours a day with it. Got the rhythm down (not smooth), you can feel it in your body. Im using a metronome at 50 BPM (slow). So far what I've learned, the most important thing is to make sure you strike the notes correctly. Ive been trying to do the rhythm from string 3, brush, thumb.

[@PHIL-ts8si]

I just found, that, its a bit easier to be aware of your hand at 50 bpm to be sure your not flicking or twisting or boinking. Also, i was able to figure out to get to that pesky 4th string, you can slide your index finger ever so slightly towards the bottom of the banjo so your thumb can go home. Im bursting with excitement as i begin this new endeavor in my life

[@jeanpoulin6227]

Thank you for that final comment “Jesus loves you”. God bless you. I’m going to try my best to learn to play this banjo .

[@BanjoLemonade]

You can do it!

[@Jarheay]

You are a very good instructor thank you!

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!! THANK YOU, VERY MUCH!, FOR THIS WELL DEMONSTRATED, VITAL BEGINNER'S LESSON!!! I NOTICED THAT THE OVERALL TUNING, IS MUCH LIKE AN "ALTERNATE GUITAR TUNING, USED IN MANY TUNES, AND PERHAPS, WORTH PLAYING, AS OFTHEN AS POSSIBLE!! "(D)GDGBD". [I THINK "MOLLY TUTTLE" PLAYS A "CLAWHAMMER-STYLE" GUITAR... ]

[@BanjoLemonade]

Molly also plays clawhammer banjo as well.

[@57stargazer]

Probably one of the best beginner clawhammer video I've seen. Thanks

[@PilgrimFL]

Thank you so much for starting slow at the beginning. Hopefully, I will finally start using that old banjo that has been sitting idle for decades. Blessings

[@BanjoLemonade]

Great! Best to you. Hey you might like this video also. It’s basically a 1.5 version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6jLiKtna7mhj6s

[@Ratguitar58]

Your lessons are Really helpful ❤ Thank you!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks

[@leimaniax]

Such a great lesson! Using your tips was so helpful. The timing was a bit tricky for me at first, so here’s how I managed to get it right. (I think I’m a slow learner, so here’s to helping anyone who needs extra help, like I did!!!) I set a metronome to 110 beats per minute, and started with counting 1,2,3,4 timing that you suggested, simply going on string 1, Brush, 1, Brush, for each count. Did that for about 15 minutes, with a couple brain-refresh-breaks in between. That setup the rhythm in my brain, and was easy for me to get used to. (Not overly complicated!) Then after that was feeling natural, I added the “and” between 2 and 3, and I can feel it! So quick, and I can feel the beat and syncopation happening. (I’ve slowly increased the BPM to around 140 now and loving it!!!) Thank you, Lemonade Lady! :) Five stars!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wooo whooo that’s great! Thanks for the tips and what helped you out. Have a great day!

[@bippitybopitybooty4208]

You are amazing. I'm getting a banjo soon and can't wait to learn from you Much love from Alabama!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Musicalmaggid]

this is such an amazing lesson! so clear and thorough. love the rag tip. my family will thank me.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you!

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[@amandasanders1141]

Thank you for this! 😊

[@lumynoxx]

this was super helpful, thank you so much!

[@saramason777]

Awesome, clear starter lesson. Focussed and simple, as it should be. Will be back!!

[@turkegritty]

You get an A+ for pedagogy 😊

[@wrightranch5765]

Oh my goodness.. this is exactly what I’ve needed... anyone else I’ve watch do the claw hammer like straight up showed me but didn’t break it down as good as you.. thank you so much.. this video will help me learn how to play

[@BanjoLemonade]

Sweet! Work at it and you’ll get it.

[@chrissaunders9541]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@BanjoLemonade]

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[@sandipchatterjee7746]

I kinda feel sad that I found your video a little too late. I'm 70+ and want to deploy clawhammer to my acoustic guitar in which I'm just about an advanced beginner. But let me try out your lesson again and again and see if can cross the beginner level. Thanks a lot, dear❤

[@BanjoLemonade]

Never too late!

[@krisdog88]

Hello! I got a banjo for Christmas and I'm struggling with the beginner books. I'm gonna try this - Thank you!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Head to my website for my full beginner course or membership for $5/month. www.banjolemonade.com

[@waynereynolds8094]

A wonderful lesson and very well explained, I think there is hope for me after all ,now that I have found you .HaHa. Would of loved to hear you play a melody at the end though. Thanks so much.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hey thanks! It’s tough to make the “perfect” video and I figured it was already long enough. I have over 1K videos on my channel and I’m playing lots and lots of banjo. Have fun.

[@sistajoy]

I just bought a banjo and I love your teaching techniques... I'm excited!

[@kellymanas6133]

Very helpful!

[@robertharrison7533]

This lesson was great and very clear--thanks!

[@errolschell9338]

Great explanation

[@jackieinstrumental9835]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@talyemmanuela]

Best lesson I found!! Got a give away banjo and loving the sound this instrument. Thanks a lot for this video