Simplification without condescension. Give this guy a raise.

You are the Bob Ross of banjos. Thank you.

@keen9629

Жыл бұрын

Except for the hair.

I bought a Deering banjo yesterday. So far this is the best clawhammer lesson I've found. Thanks!

@Jims2517

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations! , saving for an americana now. Best of luck and stick with it!

I am actually a very seasoned guitar player and just recently picked up a banjo. I have to concede that despite my guitar playing abilities, i came into this thinking it would be an easy thing to pick up. I was wrong. There is impeccable technique here and this is absolute patience and proper teaching at it's finest. this guy is incredible. Thank You!!

@theoldtimefiddler

2 жыл бұрын

I found that the left hand is easy to a good acoustic guitar player. the right hand is a whole 'nuther story. took me a couple of years to get decent with the right hand.

@shaneweaver6716

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoldtimefiddler vc 99v

@chasec9197

2 жыл бұрын

It's just very different. I too came from a guitar background. The are both stringed/ fretted instruments but that where the similarities end...

@dougriley8808

Жыл бұрын

77 years old never touched a stringed instrument bought a guitar in February a banjo in June 2022 tried different styles after your video think this might be the one 🤔 thank you If slow is fast I'll be the streak because I sure am slow

@Mattymu

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I'm a guitar player so yes some of the things came easily like the left hand. However I started with three finger Scruggs style and found it extremely difficult. Worked my butt off for a year and yes I'm finally tearing it up a bit (not on many songs but the few I practice and torture my family with). Now starting on on clawhammer is like beginning all over again. People say banjo is easy. They must be awesome musicians because its been pretty hard and slow and full of a lot of practice for me.... much more than guitar.

I like this guy; good teacher, good method, good humor!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we like him, too. Thinking about keeping a hold of him! :-)

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Part 2 is now up for you! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@arniebrown7723

6 жыл бұрын

Right some good teacher. Thanks Barry. I'm 86 plus and will get this down correctly.

@curtismeadows4390

4 жыл бұрын

@@arniebrown7723 saw your post. Good job! Keep it up!

@jasonmyhre1467

4 жыл бұрын

right you are sir.

I haven't even got my banjo yet but I watched this end to end. Every time Barry smiles I find myself smiling right back. Great teacher, great lesson.

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+John E Thank you John. I will pass your comments on to Barry. Having personally spent a good amount of time on the road and in various hotels around the country, I can tell you that he is like this in real life. :-)

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi John, did you get your banjo? If you did, you might like to know that we just posted part two of this video. www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@cynthiamarquez3370

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't got a banjo yet...soon i hope. I played alto and bari sax daily for 6 years... so i hope some of those skills transfer. Can't wait to get started.

@chrishavener2566

4 жыл бұрын

If your guitar player seem like great fun

Excellent lesson, after having so much trouble finding lessons that fit me, this one did the trick! Thanks so much to Barry Hunn and Deering for making this!

I love the way this guy teaches. His approach works well with my brainmeats.

Barry is an AMAZING teacher! Best claw hammer tutorial I have found.

This is most peaceful and zen thing I've ever seen recited by anyone not wearing a robe atop a mountain. I hope one day I can become as good a teacher as this guy in a subject, banjo or otherwise.

At last , a teacher who knows how to teach beginners like me ;-) Patience and humor. Great guy.

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

We like him...thinking about keeping him around. What do you think? ;-)

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi! We just added part two of this video. Take a look! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@donstarks8029

4 жыл бұрын

You got that right.

@stefanrennickegglestone9785

Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly agree, its a great video.

This is great. So happy you have actual helpful lessons to share instead of a teaser and a link to paid instruction. I'll remember that when I upgrade from this second hand Rover. Thanks!

@trjb1767

Жыл бұрын

Me too

The best beginner banjo video!! Very easily understood, explained, and friendly!!

Major props to Deering for all the good videos and active online presence.

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, thought you might like to see part 2! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@saintless

7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@saintless

7 жыл бұрын

Deering, give your social media person a raise (or at least a beer)!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome...and I only run the KZread side. The other social accounts are run by someone else. But if you wont tell then I wont tell...how about that beer? ;-)

I was running through the videos on KZread trying to teach myself some claw hammer banjo today and came across this, which was by far the best. You're the man, Barry. Many thanks from middle Tennessee!

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Austin Prince Thanks Austin.Really glad you like it. We welcome any feedback that you have about the video so that we can help you and others become better players.

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Part two there amigo: www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

I really like this guy

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Nikolas Tuzzolino Thanks Nikolas. We like him, too. Maybe we will keep him around. Thanks for watching!

@_SatanLucifer_

7 жыл бұрын

seriously this guy as the best tutorial on youtube !! please oh please make him do more !!!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

You will be happy to hear that part two is now available! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@chestercasada6765

6 жыл бұрын

Nikolas Tuzzolino pacing

I was just curled up on the couch with my Deering 5string when i found this, wow! What a great teacher and video, cant believe I didnt find this sooner. Yalls banjos rule!

I used to develop training, in the U.S. military. Barry has an innate talent, I appreciate very much. I've spent weeks on this video and may a few more. Thanks Barry, your words were not lost on me!

FINALLY someone who explains it! Thank you.

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Dan Harville Jr. You are most welcome, Dan!

What an excellent lesson. I play guitar for years and that‘s such a good lesson for a new player. Very well explained and fun to watch. I‘ll get myself a deering open back banjo if i get to find one in Switzerland

I just received my Deering Banjo and found this instructional video. Barry Hung is so patient with lots of humor. He’s absolutely non condescending. Very pleasant. I’m learning a lot. He gives lots of accolades.

Bought a Banjo almost a year ago, as i love to collect, build, and play musical instruments. Started playing guitars around age 10, (46 now) and always thought banjos were really cool, But watching someone play one even as a guitar player looked very difficult to learn. As it turns out this video was my first lesson ever. and while i have to keep remimding myself its not a guitar, i really love it. I found your instruction video to be the most helpful to me out of all the ones i've tried. your an easy person to listen to, and a great teacher. thank you sir.

I have run through a bunch of tutorials on KZread trying to understand the details that are key to this style. Thanks to Barry his videos and his patience this is now crystal clear to me. Barry you are the best teacher !

I was never able to play like this until this video. Awesome teacher.

You break it down so nicely! I thoroughly enjoyed this.

My Guitar instructor in College used to always tell me that: Practice slow, learn fast! God bless him, Professor Derek Day.

Barry Hunn has made the best beginner's guide for the Clawhammer method I've found anywhere online. I wish he would make more, more, more of any banjo lessons. I'd watch them all.

This is the best I've ever seen. Very good instructor

Bought a Deering Good Tyme II for COVID hobby. Appreciate these lessons. Play a ton of guitar that uses frailing and flamenco-type techniques. Found his lessons very helpful and got me going in a day or two. Addicting instrument. Friggin' loud, which is cool. Like a friend advised, make a claw and whack it. But this is very helpful just to understand what's happening.

Because of this video I have now bought my first banjo, which is also my first musical instrument. The way Barry explained it just made it click

You are the best Barry. My new Americana is making music because of you. Thanks a bunch from the North Carolina mountains.

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Yocius Thanks for watching, Joe! That is awesome to hear.

You are a really great teacher and such a likeable person. Thank you for helping us to play Clawhammer!

You have done a really good job of breaking this down and presenting in a consumable format. Thank you!

You are an incredible teacher. Following you. Thank you so very much. Learned a lot today.

Thanks for the video. I really like the way this guy explains in detail. Its not complicated at all. He makes it simple. I just ordered a goodtime banjo. I can't wait to start playing. Thanks!

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Glad you liked it and that you found it helpful. Let us know how you like the Goodtime!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. We just added part two! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

Popping in to post my appreciation for this video. Just getting started with clawhammer banjo and I'm really enjoying Barry's teaching style.

@DeeringBanjoCo

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

I've tried other KZread Videos to learn Clawhammer, and this video is Super! Couldn't figure it out before seeing this step by step, slowly explained procedure.. Learned Clawhammer style right away. Can't say enough good things about this 30 minute lesson. Now. . . . .to practice. . . . . . Thank you for this video Deering Banjo. Barry Hunn, you're an excellent teacher and I very much appreaciate your teaching method. Just Excellent.

What a brilliant teacher. Thank you so much Barry. You make it so easy. Now I must get me a Deering.

I'm impressed I'm a blues guitar player who inherited a 60 year-old banjo and am slowly but surely falling in love with the good ole 5 string thank you for the video

I have been playing banjo since around 1998 and have written and published scholarly work on the banjo, taught at old time festivals and banjo camps, and been paid well to play old time banjo, and own 6 banjos right now. I think this is one of the best reviews of basic technique I have ever seen. You never learn this stuff totally for good. I am always going back to a basic beginner review like this or several every year. This is really really good I am downloading this one

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, thank you so much for the comments. We are always so happy when we know we are doing our job. Watch out for part 2 coming soon!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Tony, as promised. Part two! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

@writerrad

2 жыл бұрын

about 2011 when I was asked to give a presentation on African American banjo history at the Suwanee Banjo Camp in Florida, he was also on the staff. I had expected he would be there as one of the teachers of clawhammer, but in fact h is one of the country's most outstanding and innovative Bluegrass banjo players. I go back to this all the time, and now that I take on students myself like them to start out with the first two of these, They are so entirely clear!

wow, never could figure that out before. good job, thanks.

Haven't got a banjo yet, but will definitely come back to these videos when I have. - great teaching!

@DeeringBanjoCo

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Riverdm

2 жыл бұрын

I am in same boat hope to get one soon

Whole lotta clarity and love in this vid. Many Thanks!

He knows how to play and how to teach! A pleasant Guy! A few days ago i bought the Goodtime Americana and now, i am brushing, plucking and hitting! I am very happy and i love my new Deering Banjo!

@DeeringBanjoCo

4 жыл бұрын

Sooooooo rad! We love these stories!

What a great teacher. Thank you for this.

Thank you soooo much for making a video that goes slow enough for me!

Great stuff. Thanks. Almost forgot. I'm the very happy owner of both a Goodtime Americana and a Vega Old tyme Wonder. My wife is very happy too as my Deering banjos seemed to have cured me of a bad case of 'banjo acquisition syndrome...

Thanks a lot Barry! You are such a good teacher, I really like your "go-slow" method as I got very overwhelmed with other materials online. I have absolutely no music background and I just bought my first Good time yesterday! I called it Elvis Banjo :). Wish there was more videos of you teaching!

Wow this is just great, love that teacher. Keep on going.

Excellent help! Just ordered my first banjo today, looking forward to following your lessons!

What a great video....I have watched so many and this seemed to click for me! Thank you!

Thank you, thank you! What an incredible teacher you are!! I am finally beginning to get it!!

An absolutely brilliant tuition video. I have concluded that my heavy Gibson MB250 resonator banjo is not really suitable for frailing. It is too loud and it doesn't quite have the sound of this open back Deering banjo. I have a British made open back banjo from about 1900, which is in pieces. My task is to rebuild it and learn frailing properly! Thanks for posting, I'm inspired!

excellent lesson. The man is a wonderful teacher with a great way of explaining, thanks.

Thank you so much for making this, Barry! You are an incredible teacher. This was very helpful.

This is a really phenomenal video. I love your energy - it's very contagious! Thank you for posting this

Cheers Barry.Great lesson.It works,i can do it at last.Thanks a million mate.

Just stumbled on this: what a great teacher, and excellent camera work too! I’m a mandolin player (up in the Scottish Highlands)..but sometimes when I’m playing along with accordions, guitars,fiddles and bodhrans, I feel like I brought a knife to a gunfight. So...this has convinced me to add a banjo to my arsenal. Deering Americana with its mellower sounds looks just the ticket: if I ‘ve learned one thing over the years, it’s that buying a good quality instrument right from the start makes a huge difference to the learning experience (and if you decide it’s not for you, you can usually sell it for a good percentage of the original price).

@DeeringBanjoCo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! And yes, your theory is spot on. It is what we strive to offer. Also...bodhrans are amazing instruments!

I play a little Scruggs style but always failed at clawhammer. This is the first video that made sense.

Hello from all the way from Australia. I would like to say thank Barry for the banjo lesson. I really hope to see a part 2 or more of the Clawhammer lessons.

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Your dreams just came true! Part two is here: www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

Truly a wonderful video. I admire your passion and joy. Great pedagogy as well. Thank you!

Best teacher I have seen ,so easy to learn from him

Great lesson. Was re-learning off my banjo from 46 years ago ($65 Christmas present!!) with this video. Great teacher going at a great pace; and a little humor as well always help. That got me looking at the Deering product. I am now into day 4 with my Goodtime open back model. What a great piece of work and great sound. Thanks for a super product and the lessons as well. Practicing whenever I can and really love it!

@DeeringBanjoCo

4 жыл бұрын

The best, Tim! So cool! Be safe out there.

These videos really helped me wrap my head around playing banjo. I watched them incessantly while waiting for my new Goodtime to arrive. :)

This is the best yet! I've trying for 60,000,000 trying to get the right hand right. Barry Hunn is brilliant. Thanks. Black jake

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Jake Glanville You are so very welcome!! Thank you for watching!

I taught guitar for years, and I must say you are an excellent teacher! Couldn't be better.

My first strumming ever, my first chords ever, with a banjo - and you are my teacher. Thank you so much. I will be practicing for weeks based off of this video alone.

This is some of the best teaching I've ever watched. Getting a Deering Goodtime asap.

I love this guy so much!! he is a real entertainer. good tutorial I'm thinking of learning clawhammer to mix it with picking

Brilliant!!! thanks for this lesson. It explains clawhammer so clearly.

Great! Thanks for this lesson, love your easy listening & slow technique!! Easy to follow & practice :-)

Thank you, gave me a great start with my Banjo!

Excellent video! Great teacher

Thank you so much for these videos! My dad gave me his banjo and I am determined to learn. You explained everything so well,. Just like taking a lesson in person :)

excellent thank you! have been trying to do this for months. just couldn't get the hang of it until now! i have the Deering Parlour. such a sweet banjo

You are a really great teacher! Thank you!

Great tutorial. First day with my Deering Americana and this was helpful. Thanks much!

I’m thinking of learning to play banjo and this video was so helpful. Thank you so much!! I’m a fan of the old style 1850’s banjo so this helped a lot

I have been watching and practicing this for almost two weeks. Super helpful!!!

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

Glad you are liking it! Thanks for watching.

My little banjolele may be missing that 5th string but, this tutorial is just what this newbie needs! Thanks so much. :)

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Evelyn Spittle So cool to hear that you are using the style on another instrument. Awesome!

Great lesson. You are a great teacher. I would love to follow and learn from more of your videos. Thank you

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, thought you might like to see part 2! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

This dear man's teaching technique is so perfect for this beginner - I deeply appreciate his patience and positive encouragement. What a sweetheart.

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia. That is awesome to hear.

@Patty-ls5kv

7 жыл бұрын

My genuine pleasure!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, I just wanted to let you know that we just posted up part two...when you are ready. www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

Really appreciate their videos. Making progress on learning the banjo.

@DeeringBanjoCo

5 жыл бұрын

Keep going!!

Thank you so much! I recently received a banjo as a gift and this video is incredibly helpful. It made me feel like I can actually learn to play : )

Love this video! I never did learn clawhammer style way back when, but this makes me think I could. Now all I have to do is get my banjos built.

great teaching, and a pleasure to watch :)

Received my Deering banjo and its wonderful! I'm so pleased with it

You’re a legend Barry!

Great clear lesson. Managing to slowly pick it up. Gave new insight into some Lancashire folk songs too using technique. Many thanks.

Great teacher. Thanks!

thank you so much for your wonderful lesson. really great learning from you and you have a wonderful teaching style. really easy to follow. !!!! greetings from South Africa

@DeeringBanjoCo

6 жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear from our fans in SA! We hope to open our first dealer there soon! Is there a favorite music store that you have out there? Thanks for the feedback.

Terrific video - I've been playing Scruggs style for a few years and thought I'd try claw hammer - excellent lesson. Thank you.

THANK YOU, FOR THIS GREAT, BEGINNER'S LESSON!!! AWESOME!!!

Thank you Barry Hunn and Deering. I would pay $$ for lessons that are this good. Now, I don't have to.

Great great instructional video - very informative and the pacing is perfect for us beginners.

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Bryan! Glad you enjoyed it.

As a long-time acoustic guitarist, I stray into finger picking when I want to learn Clawhammer. Barry manages to communicate with me at a level I find most satisfactory. Thank you. I have the 5 string parlor model (19 fret), which is brilliant for learning with.

@DeeringBanjoCo

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian May Firstly, congrats on the amazing and very apt name! Secondly, thanks for your feedback! We worked hard on this one to make sure we really break down those basics to get people going on Clawhammer. Happy to hear that you are enjoying it!

@DeeringBanjoCo

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian. Thought you might like to take a look at the new video. Part two! www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/banjo-playing-tips/the-clawhammer-method-part-two

Just got a banjo yesterday and I'm able to get though every part except the last! Cant wait to be able to move to lesson 2 this guy knows how to teach!

@DeeringBanjoCo

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!! Keep it up!

Awesome teacher! Makes me want to learn. 😊

Excellent video! Thanks a lot! You brought me into Clawhammer style. Practicing for 4 weeks now. Cheers

Finally got mah' banjo for christmas. Cant wait to get a hang of this! 👀