How to Play “Ring of Fire” for Clawhammer Banjo

[@alberteendean4077]

finally....a video an old guy with a new banjo can understand. Well done. I hope to find more of similar videos from you.

[@stephenbacon8239]

me and you mate, the same

[@neilsewell2007]

Thanks for this. I’ve been stuck on bluegrass for a couple of years and wasn’t enjoying it, but this has giving my banjo and me a new lease of life!

[@shanekahrs4776]

Just found your channel. Thanks a million. You make instructions sink in and that makes you an awesome instructor

[@charliedurham1954]

Thank you,I always learn so much from your videos.

[@OlofTheBald]

It's already been said but I want to repeat it, this is great. Thanks for taking the time.

[@donaldgoeltz4062]

So calm - you are a great teacher!

[@augustwestusa]

Love, love, love this video! The most helpful I've found yet. It's a good place to go once you're ready to actually learn a song. You have a great way of presenting that makes it easier to follow than some of the other videos I've come across. Thank you so much for posting!

[@callofthewild7639]

I just bought a new banjo here recently and I like how you break things down. Enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@egrowe3]

Nice! I was playing the song at the end of the lesson. Thank you!

[@chrisjoseph3325]

Thank you brother! This was incredibly helpful

[@thejammydonut2234]

thankyou so much i was recently in a welding accident and cant find a way to play banjo. love your channel

[@nicholaseliasson2308]

Appreciate your video, easy to learn, and the song will live on. Ring of Fire!

[@robertdriscoll84]

Brilliant advice. Thanks for your vids, always very clear

[@josephineandthegoat4396]

I really enjoy your videos! The way that you demonstrate what you're doing, and how you speak to your listeners is not only understandable, but kind. You have a non-condescending demeanor that helps me to believe that I can learn. Thank you so much!

[@johnaslin2635]

Great instruction Steve ,You make a good Teacher.

[@adamgerald849]

Steve, as always, thank you for sharing your breadth of knowledge. It's surprising how many talented banjo players are on YT that don't teach. Much obliged, friend.

[@yourcelebrant]

Great teaching. Thanks for your clear style. Inspiring.

[@RosieBee463]

Thanks, you make this really easy compared to anything else I've watched on here. I immediately recognized that clawhammer pattern as something I was already doing, having stumbled upon it by accident trying to imitate other stuff I've heard. I picked up banjo the December before the pandemic & set out to learn Scruggs's style from out of his book, but found it really difficult to get a handle on and never could do much with it. I think I can get a handle on it from this and maybe finally learn a song or two, and why not Johnny Cash!

[@Kazoomco]

Nice tutorial! Thanks, this is just what i have been looking for

[@TheFeralK]

You've got a really nice way about you. This is great! Thank you.

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

The FeralK thanks! 🤠

[@erinjoan2070]

I was just thinking the same thing...really cool teacher, easy to learn from. Thank you!

[@moniquederrick3220]

Just wanted to say thanks as well. I have been learning banjo and love this song but it has been hard to find something that i could do. Love it.

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

Monique Derrick glad to help. I think you can approach learning any folk or country song the same way. Find the chords, practice singing, as rhythm, and work up from there! 😄

[@lgovantes1]

Great way to build up and learn the song. Good job!

[@knittingthestash]

love your perspective on playing!

[@stephenreiss10]

Great lesson. Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. 👍

[@Bobjtx]

Nice Overview of How To Clawhammer ANY Song! Really well done. You have a knack for teaching (as well as playing!). Thanks for putting this out there for those of us less musically inclined. Much appreciated!

[@valcirp1754]

EXACTLY. When he said "just find the lyrics and chords" it opened my eyes to many possibilities. Like, if I want to learn a new song all I gotta do is find the chords and lyrics and add the old time frailing and that's it.

[@user-nc7by1lo4h]

thanks for tthis video! it made me realize i could play any song in clawhammer style as long as i have the chords

[@stephenbaker645]

Thanks for an inspirational lesson 👍👏🏼

[@northbouy2625]

Brilliant lesson

[@jonnybohy4009]

just fou d your channel steve. really one of the best tutorial for beginners i have watched. a d i have watched many! a big thank you from the UK.

[@loiscorcoran168]

This is excellent! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@tonytotten408]

Good instruction steve ever thought of writing an instruction book with some of your chosen favourite songs love the videos 🎅👌👍

[@Jarl_egbert]

This will be the first song i learn on banjo, thanks

[@johnschillo4452]

great lesson

[@jamesnash8857]

That was amazing

[@Chino_kochino]

Love it!

[@NeverWolf]

Your banjo is gorgeous.

[@old-timeangler5356]

Great video, thank you

[@5150show]

Outstanding

[@Genetherapy3232]

Thank you.

[@Rick0125]

Good one. thanks

[@GeeknAlienist]

You are the nicest person on youtube, sir.

[@jimhesch1404]

Thank you

[@darrenrose1869]

Brilliant 👍👌

[@ryanclark4096]

I love this....but I really need a close up of the strumming. I have never played an instrument in my life but I have always wanted to play a banjo...I need all the help I can get. Thank you for your videos.

[@steveshare439]

Very helpful

[@tastas3880]

Thanks dude

[@angelofmusic477]

Nice, another thumbs up from me.

[@wherenextcolumbus666]

Thanks, buddy!

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

Eric Eckmann thanks for the idea! I was sittin around plunking out songs anyway. 😊

[@coltnoah4779]

Your a badass! Haha thanks

[@smithjohnson6166]

Thanks for the video! Whenever I play the d chord my high g of the strum sounds off. What am I doing wrong?

[@brendantindall805]

Hi Steve Is there a banjo you can recommend for this style of banjo playing, I love the mellow sound of your banjo

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

brendan tindall thanks! The one I’m playing is a Pisgah Rambler Dobson. I got my start playing a Goodtime. Those are nice too. 😃

[@runrig97]

I started with a Silvertone (the brand Sears used to sell), which is a decent beginner banjo if you don't want to shell out much $$ to start with. On mine, I found the action way too high and needed to sand down the bridge.

[@piehound]

Cool . . . er i mean HOT song. Thanks.

[@mattandersonmusic]

That's a nice banjo! What make is that?

[@joannewalter3067]

Yes, I could frail the chords, throw in slides, pull offs and drop thumbs, in short see what I could come up with as you suggest. However I watched this video to find out how Steve Harrison did it. In short I would much appreciate a description of the actual fingeings that produced that enviable song backing

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

Sorry you didn’t find what you were looking for. I’ve made about 40 how-to videos that focus on technique and how I play. You might find something there worthwhile: kzbin.info/aero/PLyE2ghwXNwbhw3JqfH3RuL1fn3E6qaD5r At the end of the day, I don’t do breakdowns of individual notes or tabs, because that would only get in the way of your progress. I never play a song the same way twice. Instead I explore the rhythm and melody off the chord shapes using a small set of dynamics (left and right hand). It ends up sounding a lot more sophisticated than it really is; when you sing, the listener adds more to the song than is really there. Or maybe you’ve already got the hang of clawhammer banjo. I’ve found that nearly every player I enjoy listening to end up having their own signature way of playing. That’s the essence of folk music. I would much rather here Joanne’s version of this song than to hear yet another copy. There are a bazillion great banjo teachers out there, so I’m sure you’ll eventually find what you’re looking for. Keep on playing! 😊

[@truthorjare6972]

Your 2nd cord seems to make a much deeper sound than mine on my new banjo? I’ve checked my tuning multiple times and even checked other videos and it sounds fine there.

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

I think that’s because the banjo I’m playing has a 12-inch pot with thicker bass strings. The notes are the same, but just a deeper tone. That’s why I fell in love with this particular banjo. 😊

[@joannewalter3067]

What kind of banjo do you use?

[@StevieRayBanjo]

👍👍

[@aol.com-]

How long you been playing banjo. Cheers eddy T

[@coleriley5521]

What banjo do you use?

[@larrydelk4867]

Why isn't more instructional videos lime this on the 4 string banjo?

[@sebastianodisho2612]

You know im just beggining banjo and i have went through so many begginer videos that are too hard to understand and they dont explain at a level begginger understand but you just tought me a song in 10 minutes

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

Sebastian Odisho awesome! Glad to help. 😃

[@kevinshackleton5295]

Are you anywhere near the North East US? I'd love private lessons.

[@davidaguiar1387]

You may have just inspired this musical idiot to give clawhammer banjo a try. Love the way you break it down,

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

David Aguiar awesome! Welcome to banjo! 😄

[@John.brown.the.baptist]

What kinda banjo is that?!

[@StevePlaysBanjo]

SillyCybin67 Pisgah Dobson Rambler. I find the ringing notes compliment my sparse style of playing. 😊

[@Popcorn_Kernel]

Love the banjo the singing needs help alot of help

[@anthonykinrade8642]

There must be some really bad welders where you are from!

[@CowboyBobTV]

#weldingaccidentbanjo

[@tastas3880]

How about hello darling con way twitty

[@ariyana3082]

I'm Ariyana and I'm 12 and I clawhammer at a rapid speed this was a really good demonstration on clawhammer