Beginning Clawhammer Banjo (2004)

Ken Perlman is one of the most celebrated clawhammer banjo stylists performing today. In this new DVD, he teaches how to play the exciting clawhammer style. Close-ups and clear explanations make clawhammer technique quick and easy to learn. Topics include right and left hand positions, Chords, Tunings, Exercises on Brush-thumb, Single-string Stroke, Brush-thumb, Hammer-on, "Bumm-Tiddie", Pull-offs and Slides. Songs include: Cripple Creek, Pretty Polly and Boatsman.