Learn to play some basic backup for "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" on clawhammer banjo. This one uses banjo chords and "bum-ditty" rhythm patterns to give you a solid backup that will support any vocalist. This will get you ready to play banjo and sing solo, in a group or just play along with the original recording. If you play with the recording or are hamming, you might need to capo up at the 2nd fret. If you don't know about capos, then go to our Learning Path for Banjo Capo Use . Those lessons were recorded while using a bluegrass banjo, but it's still a banjo! 5 strings and often tuned to G, so all the same concepts apply.
Make sure to follow the suggested fingerings in the banjo tablature. More often than not, there's certain fingers you want to use for certain banjo chords.
Explore more The Ballad of Jed Clampett Clawhammer banjo Tabs:
Melody, Melody + Bum-Ditty, Clawhammer
