How To Play Clawhammer Banjo

The Deering Clawhammer Method (Part 1)

With so many clawhammer tutorials out there, we wanted to create one with our own spin. Barry Hunn has been teaching newcomers to the banjo for over 30 years and in this video you will start as a beginner and end with a firm foundation on basic clawhammer technique. 

Once you have mastered this section, part two is just a click away
CLICK HERE FOR PART 2

So grab your banjo and enjoy.  

Part 1: An Introduction to Clawhammer. 


24 comments


  • marlene bebout

    i have not had my banjo long and am trying to decide which style to play as a beginner. Barry you made the lesson so easy to understand claw hammer. it is difficult sometimes for me as a senior to try to learn as there is so muchout there on internet it gets overwhelming .you are really great to learn from . thank you marlene


  • James L. Young

    How cool is that! For years I’ve tried to figure out how to play claw hammer style. Barry makes it so simple to understand that I just might be able to do it. Thank you!


  • Louise Cirasole

    I’ve played the picking method for a year now and this is my first claw hammer lesson. Barry Hunn is great! I’ll practice the method this week to get my brain to accept the sequencing. Thank you very, very much! I do have a Deering banjo, BTW


  • Ira

    By far best easiest lesson I have seen
    Great job
    Can’t wait to dust off my goodtime banjo
    Thank you so much


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