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Clawhammer 101 clawhammer banjo tabs

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  • Tablatures

    Bum-Ditty

    Exercises

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    Learn the basics of the bum-ditty pattern using one string. Bend your index finger to about a 90 degree angle at both joints. Use the back of the nail to strike Strings 1-4 with a door knocking motion. Try to hold the bend and maintain the shape of your striking finger. Some people use the middle instead of index. Use the thumb to play the 5th string. Use the focus feature to loop individual measures. When learning an instrument you need to do reps just like lifting weights to build muscle memory and improve.

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  • Bum-Ditty + Chord Strum

    Exercises

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    Adding a chord strum to the Bum-Ditty pattern gives you that classic Clawhammer sound.

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  • Drop Thumb

    Exercises

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    Basic drop thumb patterns

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  • Double Thumb

    Exercises

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    "Double Thumb" is when you double the amount of times you play with your thumb. The thumb drops down to an inside string, but some people use the term double thumb even if the thumb is doubling up on the drone/5th string.

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