Bob Carlin: Learn to Play Clawhammer Banjo: Banjo: Instrumental Tutor

DVD Two: Intermediate-Bob Carlin explores the intricacies of old-time clawhammer banjo for players ready to move beyond the basics. He presents a variety of classic tunes and techniques each broken down in careful detail and enhanced by Bob's tried-and-true playing tips and advice.Bob kicks off the lesson with an analysis of drop-thumb applying this and other previously learned skills to the familiar 'Arkansas Traveler'. Turning to G modal tuning he dissects the old time standard 'Cluck Old Hen' then re-introduces double-C tuning with another repertoire favourite 'The Eighth Of January'. Finally the essential 'Sally Goodin' brings together all the tricks and techniques you've learned sofar in one great tune.

Fred Cockerham and Tommy Jarrell's Clawhammer Banjo Masters is a collection of 23 Clawhammer Banjo solos written in tablature. The pieces are transcribed as played by FredCockerham and Tommy Jarrell by Bob Carlin. Also included are modern interpretations by Dan Levenson. This is the third book in a series of transcribed tunes from the old masters. Previous books are Kyle Creed -Clawhammer Banjo Master and Wade Ward - Clawhammer Banjo Master. Fred Cockerham and Tommy Jarrell both gave unique definition to the style of old-time Clawhammer Banjo playing. The repertoire presented intablature is intended to be a starting point for your journey through the old-time music world. Each piece is presented in multiple arrangements both on the page and in the online audio. Most of the recordings are played atlearning tempos and correspond to the tablature.

Master the art of clawhammer Banjo playing with this easy-to-follow instructional DVD.Great Banjo Lessons: Clawhammer Style contains eight lessons chosen to provide learners with new techniques tunes and musical insights.Suitable for beginning and advanced players alike this DVD includes tuition by professional Banjo players for the songs Shortenin' Bread John Brown's Dream Cherokee Shuffle and more.Contributors to this DVD include Bob Carlin Mike Seeger Cathy Fink David Holt Kirk Sutphin Ralph Stanley Mark Johnson and Frank Lee.