Deering Banjo Lessons - Clawhammer Method

Let Deering's own Barry Hunn guide you through the first stages of that mesmerizing sound they call Clawhammer!
Part 2 is now available! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/b...

[@hoshmoggen1746]

Simplification without condescension. Give this guy a raise.

[@XKatyKutthroatX]

You are the Bob Ross of banjos. Thank you.

[@keen9629]

Except for the hair.

[@StevenLynnMusic]

I bought a Deering banjo yesterday. So far this is the best clawhammer lesson I've found. Thanks!

[@Jims2517]

Congratulations! , saving for an americana now. Best of luck and stick with it!

[@jedmarum]

I like this guy; good teacher, good method, good humor!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Yeah, we like him, too. Thinking about keeping a hold of him! :-)

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Part 2 is now up for you! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@arniebrown7723]

Right some good teacher. Thanks Barry. I'm 86 plus and will get this down correctly.

[@curtismeadows4390]

@@arniebrown7723 saw your post. Good job! Keep it up!

[@jasonmyhre1467]

right you are sir.

[@abigailannegleason1730]

I am actually a very seasoned guitar player and just recently picked up a banjo. I have to concede that despite my guitar playing abilities, i came into this thinking it would be an easy thing to pick up. I was wrong. There is impeccable technique here and this is absolute patience and proper teaching at it's finest. this guy is incredible. Thank You!!

[@theoldtimefiddler]

I found that the left hand is easy to a good acoustic guitar player. the right hand is a whole 'nuther story. took me a couple of years to get decent with the right hand.

[@shaneweaver6716]

@@theoldtimefiddler vc 99v

[@chasec9197]

It's just very different. I too came from a guitar background. The are both stringed/ fretted instruments but that where the similarities end...

[@dougriley8808]

77 years old never touched a stringed instrument bought a guitar in February a banjo in June 2022 tried different styles after your video think this might be the one 🤔 thank you If slow is fast I'll be the streak because I sure am slow

[@Mattymu]

I totally agree. I'm a guitar player so yes some of the things came easily like the left hand. However I started with three finger Scruggs style and found it extremely difficult. Worked my butt off for a year and yes I'm finally tearing it up a bit (not on many songs but the few I practice and torture my family with). Now starting on on clawhammer is like beginning all over again. People say banjo is easy. They must be awesome musicians because its been pretty hard and slow and full of a lot of practice for me.... much more than guitar.

[@johne7100]

I haven't even got my banjo yet but I watched this end to end. Every time Barry smiles I find myself smiling right back. Great teacher, great lesson.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

+John E Thank you John. I will pass your comments on to Barry. Having personally spent a good amount of time on the road and in various hotels around the country, I can tell you that he is like this in real life. :-)

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Hi John, did you get your banjo? If you did, you might like to know that we just posted part two of this video. www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@cynthiamarquez3370]

I haven't got a banjo yet...soon i hope. I played alto and bari sax daily for 6 years... so i hope some of those skills transfer. Can't wait to get started.

[@chrishavener2566]

If your guitar player seem like great fun

[@fluffycat6565]

This is great. So happy you have actual helpful lessons to share instead of a teaser and a link to paid instruction. I'll remember that when I upgrade from this second hand Rover. Thanks!

[@trjb1767]

Me too

[@louisdebusscher2039]

At last , a teacher who knows how to teach beginners like me ;-) Patience and humor. Great guy.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

We like him...thinking about keeping him around. What do you think? ;-)

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Hi! We just added part two of this video. Take a look! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@donstarks8029]

You got that right.

[@stefanrennickegglestone9785]

Thoroughly agree, its a great video.

[@wildesage4172]

This is most peaceful and zen thing I've ever seen recited by anyone not wearing a robe atop a mountain. I hope one day I can become as good a teacher as this guy in a subject, banjo or otherwise.

[@FlatDevice]

I love the way this guy teaches. His approach works well with my brainmeats.

[@nikolastuzzolino9504]

I really like this guy

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

+Nikolas Tuzzolino Thanks Nikolas. We like him, too. Maybe we will keep him around. Thanks for watching!

[@_SatanLucifer_]

seriously this guy as the best tutorial on youtube !! please oh please make him do more !!!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

You will be happy to hear that part two is now available! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@chestercasada6765]

Nikolas Tuzzolino pacing

[@absolving]

Barry is an AMAZING teacher! Best claw hammer tutorial I have found.

[@saintless]

Major props to Deering for all the good videos and active online presence.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Thank you!!!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Hi, thought you might like to see part 2! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@saintless]

Appreciate it!

[@saintless]

Deering, give your social media person a raise (or at least a beer)!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

You are welcome...and I only run the KZbin side. The other social accounts are run by someone else. But if you wont tell then I wont tell...how about that beer? ;-)

[@mlugin8050]

What an excellent lesson. I play guitar for years and that‘s such a good lesson for a new player. Very well explained and fun to watch. I‘ll get myself a deering open back banjo if i get to find one in Switzerland

[@princicle]

I was running through the videos on KZbin trying to teach myself some claw hammer banjo today and came across this, which was by far the best. You're the man, Barry. Many thanks from middle Tennessee!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

+Austin Prince Thanks Austin.Really glad you like it. We welcome any feedback that you have about the video so that we can help you and others become better players.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Part two there amigo: www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@bloomsandthreads8519]

The best beginner banjo video!! Very easily understood, explained, and friendly!!

[@jasonmyhre1467]

Bought a Banjo almost a year ago, as i love to collect, build, and play musical instruments. Started playing guitars around age 10, (46 now) and always thought banjos were really cool, But watching someone play one even as a guitar player looked very difficult to learn. As it turns out this video was my first lesson ever. and while i have to keep remimding myself its not a guitar, i really love it. I found your instruction video to be the most helpful to me out of all the ones i've tried. your an easy person to listen to, and a great teacher. thank you sir.

[@johnbalcer246]

I just received my Deering Banjo and found this instructional video. Barry Hung is so patient with lots of humor. He’s absolutely non condescending. Very pleasant. I’m learning a lot. He gives lots of accolades.

[@Xanza781]

Excellent lesson, after having so much trouble finding lessons that fit me, this one did the trick! Thanks so much to Barry Hunn and Deering for making this!

[@BuckRogers2000]

I used to develop training, in the U.S. military. Barry has an innate talent, I appreciate very much. I've spent weeks on this video and may a few more. Thanks Barry, your words were not lost on me!

[@untro7287]

I was just curled up on the couch with my Deering 5string when i found this, wow! What a great teacher and video, cant believe I didnt find this sooner. Yalls banjos rule!

[@TallJason357]

My Guitar instructor in College used to always tell me that: Practice slow, learn fast! God bless him, Professor Derek Day.

[@stanford8403]

Barry Hunn has made the best beginner's guide for the Clawhammer method I've found anywhere online. I wish he would make more, more, more of any banjo lessons. I'd watch them all.

[@MrApples6]

Bought a Deering Good Tyme II for COVID hobby. Appreciate these lessons. Play a ton of guitar that uses frailing and flamenco-type techniques. Found his lessons very helpful and got me going in a day or two. Addicting instrument. Friggin' loud, which is cool. Like a friend advised, make a claw and whack it. But this is very helpful just to understand what's happening.

[@humbertocorrea5480]

I have run through a bunch of tutorials on KZbin trying to understand the details that are key to this style. Thanks to Barry his videos and his patience this is now crystal clear to me. Barry you are the best teacher !

[@lisacolley3897]

Whole lotta clarity and love in this vid. Many Thanks!

[@dadadrew]

What a great teacher. Thank you for this.

[@CountrySteph1969]

Wow this is just great, love that teacher. Keep on going.

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

What a great video....I have watched so many and this seemed to click for me! Thank you!

[@Saluth]

Because of this video I have now bought my first banjo, which is also my first musical instrument. The way Barry explained it just made it click

[@nicholasbeck2649]

I was never able to play like this until this video. Awesome teacher.

[@ravensdancing13]

Thank you, thank you! What an incredible teacher you are!! I am finally beginning to get it!!

[@quaranteabreakwithjen1778]

Truly a wonderful video. I admire your passion and joy. Great pedagogy as well. Thank you!

[@heatheralice1974]

You break it down so nicely! I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@SWEETROSESINGSDANCES]

Excellent help! Just ordered my first banjo today, looking forward to following your lessons!

[@rosalierosa8403]

You are a really great teacher and such a likeable person. Thank you for helping us to play Clawhammer!

[@kristenmurrell6659]

Thank you so much for making this, Barry! You are an incredible teacher. This was very helpful.

[@Mihogan]

This is a really phenomenal video. I love your energy - it's very contagious! Thank you for posting this

[@airplanegeorge]

wow, never could figure that out before. good job, thanks.

[@margaretlucas1781]

An absolutely brilliant tuition video. I have concluded that my heavy Gibson MB250 resonator banjo is not really suitable for frailing. It is too loud and it doesn't quite have the sound of this open back Deering banjo. I have a British made open back banjo from about 1900, which is in pieces. My task is to rebuild it and learn frailing properly! Thanks for posting, I'm inspired!

[@michaelshultz7163]

Excellent video! Great teacher

[@ChiCub83]

You have done a really good job of breaking this down and presenting in a consumable format. Thank you!

[@FreeHeelSkiTech]

I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, but Barry Hunn is the Bob Ross of Banjo! Such infectious enthusiasm! Thanks for such a well done instructional video! Please keep them coming!

[@tradman12]

What a brilliant teacher. Thank you so much Barry. You make it so easy. Now I must get me a Deering.

[@alanshaw6379]

Cheers Barry.Great lesson.It works,i can do it at last.Thanks a million mate.

[@DanHarville]

FINALLY someone who explains it! Thank you.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

+Dan Harville Jr. You are most welcome, Dan!

[@dannilaser16]

You are an incredible teacher. Following you. Thank you so very much. Learned a lot today.

[@ctsfiddler]

excellent lesson. The man is a wonderful teacher with a great way of explaining, thanks.

[@tyrenouf5749]

Best teacher I have seen ,so easy to learn from him

[@andybryant8509]

I taught guitar for years, and I must say you are an excellent teacher! Couldn't be better.

[@olejoe2291]

You are the best Barry. My new Americana is making music because of you. Thanks a bunch from the North Carolina mountains.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

+Joe Yocius Thanks for watching, Joe! That is awesome to hear.

[@johnadams9954]

I have been watching and practicing this for almost two weeks. Super helpful!!!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Glad you are liking it! Thanks for watching.

[@caseybonner3752]

I'm impressed I'm a blues guitar player who inherited a 60 year-old banjo and am slowly but surely falling in love with the good ole 5 string thank you for the video

[@landowar2162]

This is some of the best teaching I've ever watched. Getting a Deering Goodtime asap.

[@wildhorsech]

Thank you, gave me a great start with my Banjo!

[@slq3263]

Received my Deering banjo and its wonderful! I'm so pleased with it

[@ClaireAnneTaylor]

You’re a legend Barry!

[@hamshter]

Brilliant!!! thanks for this lesson. It explains clawhammer so clearly.

[@davidaguiar1387]

Great tutorial. First day with my Deering Americana and this was helpful. Thanks much!

[@coddoctor9374]

I’m thinking of learning to play banjo and this video was so helpful. Thank you so much!! I’m a fan of the old style 1850’s banjo so this helped a lot

[@barbbrown4713]

You are a really great teacher! Thank you!

[@char74able]

Thank you soooo much for making a video that goes slow enough for me!

[@MrMcElraft]

Great job explaining this

[@jcthreadz]

Thank you so much for these videos! My dad gave me his banjo and I am determined to learn. You explained everything so well,. Just like taking a lesson in person :)

[@rodbrock4759]

This is the best I've ever seen. Very good instructor

[@robertYTB78g]

great teaching, and a pleasure to watch :)

[@likewut007]

I love this guy so much!! he is a real entertainer. good tutorial I'm thinking of learning clawhammer to mix it with picking

[@olafbendfeldt1151]

Excellent video! Thanks a lot! You brought me into Clawhammer style. Practicing for 4 weeks now. Cheers

[@pdef1949]

Love this video! I never did learn clawhammer style way back when, but this makes me think I could. Now all I have to do is get my banjos built.

[@saltshakerracing3974]

This video is the reason I bought a banjo!! Thank you!!

[@dolam]

Thank you so much! I recently received a banjo as a gift and this video is incredibly helpful. It made me feel like I can actually learn to play : )

[@ansleybaugh6222]

Really appreciate their videos. Making progress on learning the banjo.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Keep going!!

[@Palkooo]

Hello from all the way from Australia. I would like to say thank Barry for the banjo lesson. I really hope to see a part 2 or more of the Clawhammer lessons.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Your dreams just came true! Part two is here: www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@zigzagrs5961]

Just started with learning the 5 string Banjo and I have to say your explanations are absolutely fantastic, not to fast, in the right way and noe I got stuck with this wonderful instrument.... makes it much easier! Thank you so much... Greetings from Germany

[@r.fleming3244]

I've tried other KZbin Videos to learn Clawhammer, and this video is Super! Couldn't figure it out before seeing this step by step, slowly explained procedure.. Learned Clawhammer style right away. Can't say enough good things about this 30 minute lesson. Now. . . . .to practice. . . . . . Thank you for this video Deering Banjo. Barry Hunn, you're an excellent teacher and I very much appreaciate your teaching method. Just Excellent.

[@strawman5300]

very great guide/lesson. its very clear and very helpfull, and your delivery is very pleasant. thank you for the effort

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

I own a Deering Banjo Uke....can't wait to apply this technique to it! Thanks!

[@markholden9125]

Great clear lesson. Managing to slowly pick it up. Gave new insight into some Lancashire folk songs too using technique. Many thanks.

[@BryanGreen24]

These videos really helped me wrap my head around playing banjo. I watched them incessantly while waiting for my new Goodtime to arrive. :)

[@jonigreer1710]

Popping in to post my appreciation for this video. Just getting started with clawhammer banjo and I'm really enjoying Barry's teaching style.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Glad to help!

[@Granalli]

Awesome teacher! Makes me want to learn. 😊

[@Stelmaria38]

Thanks a lot Barry! You are such a good teacher, I really like your "go-slow" method as I got very overwhelmed with other materials online. I have absolutely no music background and I just bought my first Good time yesterday! I called it Elvis Banjo :). Wish there was more videos of you teaching!

[@keen9629]

Great job of explaining how to work the fret board, thanks.

[@flintdavis2]

Just purchased a preowned 5string Gold tone ,can’t wait to play it. Thanks a lot! Practice slow learn fast!

[@suziofftheplanet977]

excellent thank you! have been trying to do this for months. just couldn't get the hang of it until now! i have the Deering Parlour. such a sweet banjo

[@mikethompsonrenzi9028]

Terrific video - I've been playing Scruggs style for a few years and thought I'd try claw hammer - excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@brentsims4550]

Great stuff. Thanks. Almost forgot. I'm the very happy owner of both a Goodtime Americana and a Vega Old tyme Wonder. My wife is very happy too as my Deering banjos seemed to have cured me of a bad case of 'banjo acquisition syndrome...

[@jamesdodger5588]

I echo all the previous comments, a marvellous tuition indeed. Must remember that manta “play slow, learn fast” and of course lots of practising. Thanks again.

[@moodby]

Fantastic lesson and a super fun way to play! I will be buying a Deering when I'm not as broke for sure. Thank you!

[@pantherpaw9]

Excellent teacher! Thanks

[@heffejam]

Thank you! have watch other videos but this made the most sense to me. it was the break down and going slow that made all the difference

[@scarbrough.]

Really good stuff. I've been a scruggs style player for 40 plus years and just now taking up the clawhammer style. Good teacher.

[@jasonpeppers4471]

Thanks for the video. I really like the way this guy explains in detail. Its not complicated at all. He makes it simple. I just ordered a goodtime banjo. I can't wait to start playing. Thanks!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Thanks Jason! Glad you liked it and that you found it helpful. Let us know how you like the Goodtime!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Hi Jason. We just added part two! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

[@pandorasVids]

I play a little Scruggs style but always failed at clawhammer. This is the first video that made sense.

[@menswellness8507]

I think I have finally figured out the clawhammer. Thank you so much. It has made all the difference to do the three steps out of order, starting with the brush. I am calling it "Ditty Boom" for now, since it helps me to get the motions right.

[@berniewetzlmaier2155]

He knows how to play and how to teach! A pleasant Guy! A few days ago i bought the Goodtime Americana and now, i am brushing, plucking and hitting! I am very happy and i love my new Deering Banjo!

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

Sooooooo rad! We love these stories!

[@bchains]

Great great instructional video - very informative and the pacing is perfect for us beginners.

[@DeeringBanjoCo]

You are welcome, Bryan! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@derekavery9986]

thanks so much for the video, it was super help full. i love how the deering company does everything banjo like videos for example and i also own a deering goodtime banjo which i love

[@crismantello]

What a really nice person!!!!!! Even more proud to have a Deering!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@flowermistanimations8689]

Finally got mah' banjo for christmas. Cant wait to get a hang of this! 👀