Clawhammer Master Class, A Visit With Reed Martin Vol.1

[@81crowe]

Here's the tune list for this video! 0:00 - Intro / Reed's Mechanics Of Clawhammer Banjo 16:24 - Old Joe Clark 18:47 - Redwing 24:20 - Tater Patch 26:35 - Cluck Ole Hen 28:19 - Cackling Hen 31:57 - Prince William 34:08 - Darling Nellie Grey 36:04 - Speed The Plow 38:16 - Chilly Winds & June Apple 40:44 - Black Berry Blossom 43:39 - Marching Jaybird 45:31 - Drunken Fiddler 48:50 - Jenny Lynn Polka 51:38 - Sally In The Garden 53:20 - The Cuckoo 55:08 - Twin Sisters 56:28 - Chinquapin 57:28 - Hells Rollin In The Kitchen

[@rickhadley2203]

Yes, please, PLEASE, post the 2nd video. I had the pleasure of sitting in on a house concert with Reed some years ago, and the CD is one of my favorites.

[@TomWoodwardLooksmarvlus]

I met and knew Reed many years ago when he was still at the Smithsonian and we were both active in the AMCA. I read today that he may have developed alzheimer's. I lost his contact information but he was a heck of a guy. and had a lovely collection of antique motorcycles I believe the oldest was in 1898 DeDion Bouton...

[@elibryrob]

Thank you for sharing this special gem with all of us, Russ!

[@jarobary]

great video, perfect playing of a real master ... thank you and I'm looking forward to the second part :-)

[@michaelmullins1290]

Clawhammer is a unique sound with it's unique style. Mr. Martin had it down. Hobart Crabtree was famous in my area for the style. He was known also for his Santa Claus look.

[@banjo544]

Thank you, Russ-and Reed!

[@markbury9916]

Thank you so much for this Russ!

[@vincenthunter465]

wonderful teacher and player. I definitely want one of his cd's once his family releases them.

[@keithpintner5601]

pure gold from a master.

[@muttandjeff5213]

What an amazing and important person. Can’t thank you enough for posting this. If possible please upload the 2nd visit!

[@user-yn6ws8xk6l]

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[@goletarecordcompany3443]

What a Killer educational video. Such good Style and Tone. Thank You.

[@andyimms1868]

Breathtaking!!

[@banjozx]

Thanks for sharing this video of a great and woefully under recorded player. I think l lost his recording and hope I can obtain another.

[@glenncarson5717]

We can fix you up soon

[@jeffwold8740]

Thanks for finally posting Russ! I can take out that horrible buzz in the audio track...shoot me an e-mail, I think your dad has my contact info!

[@swaney5string220]

WOW.

[@clintbaer1436]

Has Volume 2 up on KZbin yet? I couldn't find it. Reed is terrific.

[@jonos138]

Hey Russ, When you first started learning Banjo, did you learn Bluegrass picking and claw hammer together, or did you learn one first and the other further down the line? Which came first?

[@81crowe]

Hey Jon, I started playing bluegrass banjo about 22 years ago and clawhammer more recently around 14 years ago!

[@jonos138]

@@81crowe Thanks for the reply. I've watched your claw hammer vids Your clawhammer playing is as excellent as your bluegrass picking. I'm still struggling learning bluegrass picking, so I think trying to learn clawhammer at the same time might fry my brain.😂 but I love watching/listening to your clawhammer playing. I may dip my toe into it one day. 😉 Great vid BTW. 👍

[@joegodsey8425]

@81crowe Mr. Russ! Could you put me in touch with Mr. Martin? I'm from near his hometown and i would love to pick his brain on banjo and growing up in this area. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@Santiago_Fernandez]

What’s the yellow square thing behind his right hand?

[@81crowe]

It’s a big piece of foam inside the banjo to help with overtones.

[@Santiago_Fernandez]

@@81crowe Oh I see. His playing is phenomenal! Can't wait for Vol. 2!

[@dannydavenport1767]

Killer! What is the banjo he’s playin please!

[@glenncarson5717]

#9 Vega Tubaphone

[@dannydavenport1767]

@@glenncarson5717 Thank you Glenn.

[@robertruehl3772]

What tuning is he in?

[@glenncarson5717]

Reed is playing without a capo on these tunes as it is just more fun as a banjo player. So, if he is playing in double C tuning, it is likely an D tune, and the same for his playing in open G for many A tunes.

[@dannydavenport1767]

How do I order the cd?

[@glenncarson5717]

Details coming soon Danny