Six Easy Clawhammer Tabs to Get You Started

Clawhammer banjo is a traditional style of banjo playing that originated in the Appalachian Mountains. It's characterized by its percussive, rhythmic sound and its use of a clawhammer-style right-hand picking technique.

If you're interested in learning how to play clawhammer banjo, there are a few basic tabs that you should start with. These tabs will teach you the basic picking patterns and chords that you need to know to play simple songs.

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Here are six easy clawhammer tabs that are perfect for beginners:

1. "Reuben's Train"

"Reuben's Train" is a traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is very simple, and it's a great way to learn the basic picking pattern.

[C] C C [G] G C [C] C C [G] G C [C] C C [G] G C [C] C C [G] G C

2. "Cripple Creek"

"Cripple Creek" is another traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is a little bit more challenging than "Reuben's Train," but it's still a great song for beginners to learn.

[C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C

3. "Old Joe Clark"

"Old Joe Clark" is a traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is a little bit more challenging than "Cripple Creek," but it's still a great song for beginners to learn.

[C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C

4. "Shady Grove"

"Shady Grove" is a traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is a little bit more challenging than "Old Joe Clark," but it's still a great song for beginners to learn.

[C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C

5. "The Cuckoo"

"The Cuckoo" is a traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is a little bit more challenging than "Shady Grove," but it's still a great song for beginners to learn.

[C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C

6. "Sally Ann"

"Sally Ann" is a traditional folk song that is often played in clawhammer style. The tab for this song is a little bit more challenging than "The Cuckoo," but it's still a great song for beginners to learn.

[C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C [C] C G C C G C

Tips for Playing Clawhammer Banjo

Here are a few tips for playing clawhammer banjo:

• Use a clawhammer-style right-hand picking technique. This technique involves using your thumb and first two fingers to pick the strings.
• Keep your left hand in a relaxed position. Your left hand should only be used to fret the strings.
• Use a metronome to keep time. This will help you to develop a consistent rhythm.
• Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you will become at playing clawhammer banjo.

These six easy clawhammer tabs are a great way to get started with playing clawhammer banjo. With a little bit of practice, you'll be able to play these songs and many others.

Six Easy Clawhammer Tabs in A, Volume 2

by David Brooks

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	562 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	17 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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