What is clawhammer guitar?

What is it? Simply put, clawhammer guitar is an old time banjo style applied to the guitar. It’s the style you’ll hear most often accompanying American fiddle tunes, that galloping, “Rock of the Thirties” style that drives cloggers and square dancers. Here’s the basic beat in standard music notation.

Who invented claw hammer?

In 1840, a blacksmith in the United States named David Maydole introduced a claw hammer with the head tapering downwards around the opening for the handle. This provided additional bearing surface for the handle and prevented it from being wrenched loose when the hammer was used to pull nails.

Who invented claw technique?

The technique gives the impression that one stick is spinning very quickly while at the same time a rapid succession of notes is being played on the drum. It was originally developed by Mark Casey in 1993, a former marching member and drum sergeant of The Cavaliers of Rosemont, Illinois.

What are the basics of flatpicking?

Using popular American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking including pick direction, fingering, and hand position. The accompanying CD provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune.

What are some of your favorite tunes to learn flatpicking?

Tunes include Wildwood Flower, Soldier’s Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek, and more. Happy Traum’s Flatpicking Guitar Method NEW!

What songs are in Happy Traum’s Flatpicking Guitar Method?

An introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included. Tunes include Wildwood Flower, Soldier’s Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek, and more. Happy Traum’s Flatpicking Guitar Method NEW!

Who is the father of flatpicking?

While Doc Watson is the musician who is usually viewed as the “father” of modern flatpicking, there were many guitarists who came before Doc who applied a flatpick to the steel strings of the acoustic guitar.