Basic Drop Thumb & Double Thumbing Technique for Clawhammer Banjo

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[@jamesmartin6790]

this young man is the best Tutor I have ever seen showing the Clawhammer techniques I have ever seen and I am 72 years old I stay in Scotland many thanks Jimmy

[@mrjoeyman]

Amen

[@craigmitchell8892]

Shout out for all scottish clawhammer players! I'm 27 from the west coast of Scotland

[@RatSlugDeluxe]

Honestly, this is the clearest explanation i've ever seen. I never comment on KZbin, but felt the need to let you know that you are an amazing teacher!

[@Galaxyngc7331]

This is the best video on this subject I’ve ever seen.

[@louhazel]

That was a sneaky tuning change between Mississippi Sawyer & Boiling cabbage down mister! I about lost my mind until I figured it out!!!

[@TheBanjaxed1]

Best lesson ever on double and drop thumbing. Thank you so much for making it so clear... John

[@lookn0ver]

Thanks I needed this to learn rules to break rules. You make this possible. I see what I wanna do thru what you’re shining on. Great stuff very correct. Very useful.

[@rogermills4439]

Great, easy to follow lesson. Thank you.

[@flintsampson8312]

I am going to work on this today. Great lesson!

[@samgrier2]

This is an incredibly helpful video. I’m dropping thumbs now. Thanks.

[@youmondo]

As always, clear and concise and extremely helpful. Thank you. Now excuse me while I go drop thumb awhile!

[@catmanstuff]

Wow I am so glad I found a teacher as great as you. Clear, concise and understandable. I have trouble with tuning. I can get the standard G. I know some of the others. For instance if you would slowly go from 5,4,3,2,1 twicw. That way I can get my banjo tuned to practice without freaking out. Does your company make the banjos on your web page. I love the Moon and star inlays. How much? Playing a short scale 1924 VEGA Tuba Phone with engrave neck 5 String.

[@karolinekontrabluff2200]

Thanks a million! This made a huge difference to my playing❣️Now I know what I’ll be doing with the rest of my summer 😊☀️🎶

[@LeeBMusic]

Always a delight and very informative!

[@scrubbingmonkeys2488]

Good lessons sir.. Thank you talking to us .

[@dmc949]

Great lesson. This has helped me so much.

[@TROBassGuitar]

This is a great lesson

[@Ronsviews]

Great lesson. Just what I was looking for...

[@rickcbenson7453]

Thank you - you are a very fine teacher

[@cavolpert]

Thank you for your videos. Love your sound

[@pauljoyce6535]

Thanks bud. Much appreciated.

[@lindawalker3924]

Great tutorial. I tried to play along in a open G tuning but something doesn't sound right. May I ask what tuning you are using? Thanks!!

[@cartesiancircle]

Really nice feel and delicate touch.i wonder what gauge strings he uses and what action he uses?

[@Michael-xr5yx]

What strings do you use Lukas? I have a Deering Goodtime openback and I want to put nylons on it. It has a typical cheap no-knot tailpiece which I've heard can cut nylon strings. Any suggestions for a cheap tailpiece I could swap in that would be suitable for nylons? Thanks. Your beautiful playing inspired me to pick up the banjo.

[@gazaustinmusic8321]

Nice one

[@mikkolaitinen1925]

You are very good and also a good teacher. Can you tell me what is that yellow "pick" on your finger?

[@davidhawkins9206]

Learning from video myself here, very helpful. I would assume that the yellow pick is an acrylic nail

[@keithsamuels7645]

That yellow pick is a celluloid ping pong ball that Lucas cuts up and makes picks out of so that he can get the sound he likes. There are a lot of good questions here and I am not sure why Lucas does not answer them, but I learned that from subscribing to his video series at one point.

[@JohnnyCornbread]

I surly do Thank You fer all yer helpful lessons are you in G tuning here?

[@MuskokaForge]

Beginners won’t be on double c tuning start with g man