Kitchen Girl - old time clawhammer banjo

[@jimmymoser]

This was one of the first videos I watched when started learning clawhammer style and I still love it. Your playing is a good goal for anyone. it's clean and sharp.

[@MichaelNeverisky]

Thank you for the note. I'm delighted to know that you are inspired to play the banjo... your life has changed forever. In a good way.

[@hellion83]

I picked up clawhammer about two months ago. Your videos make my day. Legend.

[@WornGlobe]

Well i learned this exact version from this video about a month ago and it is one of the most fun tunes to play, highly recommend it.

[@notyourmom850]

I absolutely adore this song. My legs just start to move whenever I hear it and a smile comes over my face!

[@NCflyfisher1]

It has indeed! There's a joy in it that can't be found anywhere else.

[@lindabaer4086]

Beautiful playing~you inspire me to practice more and harder..Thank you!

[@craigmsherman]

This is awesome. Nice sound, great playing.

[@itsumonihon]

that was damn outstanding. a real gem on youtube. thanks for uploading

[@Dracapalley]

Fantastic playing, really clean.

[@namtsewhsit]

You have an amazingly haunting rhythm on this tune. I learn so much about playing my banjo from watching you and others play. Post more please.....

[@johnnydrumbone]

And, that folks, is how it's done. Best clawhammer player on KZbin!

[@williamwarren17]

Your sense of time is amazing. After playing banjo for half a year and watching all these youtube videos, you're one of the best ones by far on here. I also like the plunky sound you get from playing above the fret board.

[@dapdapbamban]

Lovely clean technique Michel. I've got this in my favourites, love the tune and am in awe of the quality.

[@eht12369]

This is awesome! You have such an authentic sounding style, and you get such a rich tone from your instrument. Sweet upload.

[@muddybanjo]

Love the sound of your banjo and excellent clawin'!!!!

[@NCflyfisher1]

Michael, I'd just like to say thank you for all of these fantastic videos you have up. Your clawhammer videos are one of the main reasons I took up banjo a little over a year ago (guitar not long after), and I'm absolutely loving it. You've been an inspiration to me. Thanks for everything. :) Keep on picking!

[@mikeoconnor3024]

Beautiful - brilliant tempo. lovely style. Ten out of ten

[@tango-bravo]

wonderful timing, style and overall sound. Great job!

[@carlfowler5563]

Oh my gosh--what a joyful sound. Thank you. One day I hope I can play like that...

[@buddyrider696]

Really really well played. Put a smile on my face - made my morning. Thank you.

[@BenjoReacts]

Love the "chucking"! Great song. Nicely played...

[@journeyer58]

Frosty Morn, what an accomplishment to play like this. It sounds like the old timey string band music that I grew up with. Please keep posting videos with the same banjo, it has a wonderful sound and tone.

[@jdstorms]

I like! It's clean & neat. Have loved this style of playing for years!

[@TroyWrestler215]

I'm 14 and started playing banjo when I was 9 but took a few years off, I am so in love with the clawhammer style of banjo that it's made me want to get back into the instrument. Can anyone suggest some easy beginner clawhammer songs or suggest a book I could get to learn clawhammer songs? And great playing I love the melodic sound, close to "blackberry blossom".

[@JohnHedgecock]

Wonderful playing. One of my favourite tunes. Thanks

[@peteparker0720]

Great song i just started playing banjo (picking) because i cant find any books on claw hammer and have no one to teach but i think i listen to you play once a day keep up the great music

[@Krabadaque]

Wonderful! I humbly watch and let my chin drop.

[@TrevorMarty69]

I've seen him before. He is really good. I love watching him play.

[@michaelalynn]

This is the best version ive seen yet!! I love it!

[@MichaelNeverisky]

Thanks Michaela. Happy new year!

[@michaelalynn]

@@MichaelNeverisky your welcome, happy new years to you too!!

[@MichaelNeverisky]

Hi Andrew. This is open G tuning (or thereabouts) gDGBD. The capo on the second fret raises everything to the open A atmosphere: aEAC#E.

[@colindominy]

That banjer is way old-time .. and so is the unique old-time sound that you so expertly extract from it. If Bascome Lamar Lunsford was still with us, I'm sure he'd want to feature you and that instrument. Well done.

[@WornGlobe]

@TheMarkedham Largely depends on what style you want to play, clawhammer or bluegrass. Open backed banjo for Clawhammer and the ones with the large resonators are typical for bluegrass. As for a beginner banjo, you should be able to get a decent sounding one for under £300.

[@onion456]

really great, loved the tune and your playing of it was outstanding. really relaxed, great tempo control, hats off to you and thanks for posting!

[@joandavis3876]

I play Kitchen Girl, but it doesn't sound like this! This is so well done and sets the bar where it needs to be for me. Now I have something to work towards. Beautiful!!

[@ndaener]

Frosty, you continue to amaze me! That is just terrific. I really admire your musicianship. Thanks for posting this (and all your other videos). Neil

[@SeveralHobos]

Man that has to be some of the cleanest clawhammering I have seen. I look forward to the day I am able to play something that isn't Cripple Creek that perfectly.

[@mrclawhammer2011]

That's a wonderful sound. Love the way you have done it. :-) Rhythm is perfect ! Just love it!

[@paulfeetz]

Learned Kitchen Girl at an Old Town School of Folk Music Friday night jam on the fiddle. Wanted to figger it out on the banjo. This video helps a lot. Very crisp. Yeah, the major to minor switch is cool in this tune.

[@bobmartin770]

Great playing. Really enjoyed it.

[@nmarilag]

Really nice. Great clawhammer technique

[@ukesivousplait]

as good as it gets...thanks for sharing your gift...

[@Keithmwalton]

good job. i played along on guitar because i wanted to learn this tune so thanks. i love the melody and the major/minor thing.

[@farnorthpicker56]

Beautifully done! I love claw hammer banjo! Looks easy.....but isn’t! I’m struggling with it...lol

[@MichaelNeverisky]

You can do it! Start slowly, maybe with a metronome to keep things even.

[@undermentals]

Thank you for posting - absolutely wonderful.

[@cmezak]

@FrostyMorn Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'll keep fiddling around with my banjo to see what I can accomplish. I'm not looking to duplicate your tone for its own sake, but I'm trying to understand the range that's available to me through various adjustments. Thanks again, and keep posting videos!

[@radiowwww]

I am doing a playlist of nothing but clawhammer banjo. I plan to learn it in the distant future. Meanwhile i just like to hear it.

[@SpencerChandler]

@d2majzoub i alternate depending on the song - there's a different feel that comes with each finger - sometimes i use my ring finger for a light brush/touch - sometimes you'll want to use both fore- and second finger in the same song to strike higher vs. lower strings - have fun!

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Great! Nice "chop". Very musical and sweet. Comfort music.

[@agrlfmtx]

Great song, great rhythm, great sound!! Loved it! Fav.....t:)

[@mijnoco]

Great Stuff!!! love the tone you have here.

[@GETALIFEATGROUNDZERO]

I love the window of greenery behind you! (:D

[@WornGlobe]

It basically comes down to whichever you prefer. I tried both, i preferred playing with the index finger and that was because i feel i get a cleaner pick. You have plenty of time to decide and it'll probably decide for you.

[@Linuxrat]

Excellent playing there!

[@LimitedShed]

Great tune, i just picked up my first open back, hope i can get just half as good as you..........great job

[@HeidiWinzinger]

Oh my golly. That was so nice. I have been trying to learn to play but it has been a frustrating process. I think my longer fingernails on my right hand (for guitar picking) seem to get in the way.

[@AdamPriceOregon]

That's the way the B part of Kitchen Girl should be played! Very subtle and acoustically pleasing.

[@abramlynch]

I can't believe this video has 5 dislikes. They're outta their minds. Truly masterful.

[@JohnEdwinentertainment]

Great playing ! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@kenLeiboff]

Great frailing ! I love this sound,

[@IrishTenorBanjo]

Lovely touch and tone

[@madelinelpots]

Very beautiful playing. Inspring, really.

[@rugerfan2036]

really cool melody I am practicing it right now

[@ddofat]

That was pretty awesome!

[@islandstarfish]

I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[@sarahdotson3956]

Wow! Amazing.

[@WornGlobe]

This is beautiful.

[@slowtrainacomin]

Fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@andybassman67]

Good advice there, all I could add to that as a Bass player who plays banjo, the 6 string guitar will offer little as a stepping stone to frailing banjo, go straight to the banjo and cut out the middle man.And yes, my playing improved overnight when I bought my first good quality instrument. Cheap banjo's are o.k for about 6 months.

[@TruegrassBoy]

Nice job. Sounds great!

[@viktorleboss]

Greetings from France !

[@sessy4paws]

Awesome really enjoyed listening to you :)

[@mullerheinrich]

Beautiful

[@OdditiesandRarities]

brilliant! very enjoyable thankyou!

[@14banjo1]

fantastic....when i grow up i want to play like you..(and im close to 60 now ha ha)

[@toddmaduke7717]

Great playing!

[@waikikigrandma]

Thank you for the clarification on the style of music. Still, like it very much and still makes me tap my feet.

[@yougooddog]

Great song.

[@joannehack7588]

❤️

[@joannehack7588]

Love it

[@cswvmi]

very clean!

[@Shivas4659]

I really enjoy your style of clawhammer. You make it look easy though I know it is not. I really am drawn to old time stringband tunes. In fact, I'm been looking for my first banjo and plan to learn how to play in the clawhammer style. I have narrowed my choices to the Gold Tone CC-OT or the Gold Tone CB-100. Not sure if the CB-100 is worth the extra bucks, but I digress. Anyway, thanks for sharing your playing. I hope you will post some more clawhammer tunes.

[@mudskippercory]

Dude, This is just awesome. :)

[@9lontoonieful1]

Good song! Well done!

[@CosmicSpots]

Class playing thanks

[@robbaker8824]

Amazing. This is one of my favorites to play but I love your B part so much more than the way I learned it. Do you happen to have the tab? I’m trying to do better about learning by ear and I think I figured your way out but would love to see how well I did.

[@andytwiggs]

great video... i need to keep practicing

[@kenLeiboff]

Great tune. Thanks....

[@rpashoukos]

Outstanding!

[@joshuagoodman3854]

this is like really really nice...

[@TwoCatsUp]

This man does a fabulous job with the clawhammer style banjo playing "Kitchen Girl." He oughta be making records!! (little do I know just how many he's already put out...just kidding...)

[@larryslemp9698]

Excellent brother!!

[@bcooke4374]

Fantastic!

[@kenLeiboff]

Great Banjo ! Thanks..

[@michaelharvey5138]

Top class !....

[@lsamoa]

Love it!

[@ctcrnitv]

nice, can also be played in G modal / sawmill tuning that's how I play it

[@lemaster5299]

Mesmerizing....

[@9lontoonieful1]

Sounds good!

[@waikikigrandma]

Thank you for the clarification....still.....enjoy it very much. You're very talented. :)

[@Labrabob]

Thanks, good stuff.

[@MichaelNeverisky]

I have found skin heads to be susceptible to changes in humidity. Here in northern New England we have very wide swings in RH from January to July. You can keep up if you are diligent... which I am not, so I use synthetic heads.