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The Clawhammer Conundrum: Index vs. Middle Finger banjo tips clawhammer banjo

If you're reading this you are probably wondering "Which finger should I use for the clawhammer stru...

How to Increase Banjo Picking Speed: The Right Way to Practice banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo skills

One of the most common goals for banjo players is to increase their picking speed. But how do we lea...

How to Warm-Up to Practice Banjo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo

When sitting down for a banjo practice session, a warm-up is a great idea. This gets yo

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The 25 Essential Jam Songs To Know on Banjo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo

We asked our Banjo Mountain community what songs come up the most in jam sessions. In addition, we a...

When to Use Drop Thumb in Clawhammer Banjo (Beginner’s Guide) banjo tips clawhammer banjo learning banjo

One of the most common questions banjo players ask as they dig deeper into clawhammer style is: “Whe...

How to Play Clawhammer Banjo with Others banjo tips clawhammer banjo

One of the most exciting moments as a banjo player is when you start thinking about playing music wi...

How to Play Banjo in Different Keys Using a Capo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo

A capo is an incredibly useful tool for banjo players who want to easily change the key of a song wi...

Will You Learn Bluegrass or Clawhammer Banjo? bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo

Choosing between Bluegrass and Clawhammer banjo styles can feel like a big decision for beginner pl...