Clawhammer Banjo 1 with Jonathan Farmer
With roots in Africa and the Appalachian Mountains, the clawhammer style combines rhythm and melody to create a sound perfect for the back porch, singing, or playing in a string band. This class is intended for new students and those who have started their banjo journey and wish to strengthen and extend what they may have learned in an introductory class or lesson.
Students will learn all of the fundamental techniques of this style, enabling them to learn standards of the old-time repertoire and beyond. For beginners or those who wish to brush up on the basics - no prior experience is necessary! In this class, students will learn:
- the clawhammer strum
- basic chords such as G, C, and D7
- how to play simple chord and melody arrangements of songs and tunes.
This is an adult class open to students aged 13 and up.