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Post by Andy P on Mar 2, 2024 21:52:48 GMT
This should be of interest to Martin, and quite possibly no-one else. After stuttering progress with three finger style on the Gold Tone short neck banjo that said Martin let me have at a very nice price a few years back, I've decided to dedicate myself to trying to master clawhammer. To encourage me I've slightly upgraded to this Deering Americana. It's vey nice. And loud, which pleases Helen no end... Progress is again rather slow - the muscle memory isn't what it was when I were a lad - but I'm persevering. Here's my clawhammer muse:
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Post by ocarolan on Mar 2, 2024 23:17:46 GMT
Well, everyone has their vices I suppose, Andy, but at least it has an open back which must surely be a bit quieter than a resonator model. Even so, Helen is a saint. But congrats on the NBD - hope you'll be very happy together! Keith
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Post by Martin on Mar 3, 2024 9:27:56 GMT
Glad to hear you’ve stuck with it Andy, and thanks for introducing me to the lovely Ruth. Hadn’t heard of her before but she’s very good 😊
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Post by brianr2 on Mar 3, 2024 11:24:50 GMT
Fear not, you and Martin are not alone…
Nice looking banjo. Good luck with clawhammer.
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Post by Andy P on Mar 3, 2024 17:33:51 GMT
Glad to hear you’ve stuck with it Andy, and thanks for introducing me to the lovely Ruth. Hadn’t heard of her before but she’s very good 😊 Martin the lovely Ruth is one third of the lovely Wailin' Jennys. As for the clawhammer I'm struggling to maintain a steady volume with my striking finger. Fortunately there are countless instruction vids on YouTube so I'll keep banging on :-)
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Andy P
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Post by Andy P on Mar 3, 2024 17:38:01 GMT
Fear not, you and Martin are not alone… Nice looking banjo. Good luck with clawhammer. Hey we are a band of brothers! Thanks Brian.
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Post by juliant on Mar 4, 2024 21:00:48 GMT
I've never got on with clawhammer, for some reason, but I'm making reasonably progress with two-finger thumb lead stuff. It's rather relaxing!
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