The Sweep | Beautiful Patterns for Clawhammer Banjo 

Good class. I like the focus on detail in a way that is understandable.

I've been working on clawhammer banjo for a little while now and this is the most musical setof lessons I've seen. Thank you Tom.

the drop thumb happens on the two „trouble“strings!🙈 that applies perfectly to me! you might not believe it but the first string is and was my „piece de resistance“ to hit it nice and produce a clear ringing tone! practicing this lesson shows it clearly,my first string sound is very onedimensional just like a click which can be nice but not always ! thanks for this fine lesson from switzerland 🇨🇭

I like to sing with the banjo . This will work out nicely in G tuning . I will start practicing tonight . Many Thanks

Love this technique Tom...it was like a missing link in my playing BTW..love the picks you suggested in an earlier video..they work so well for me.

This is an awesome lesson. Mahalo nui loa!

Great tutorial :)

Thank you!!

I wish I could get a close up of your right hand and very slow. I have played 5 string bluegrass for 40 years but can't seem to get this. Do enjoy your video

Hi, the first and third notes in the sweep, are you using the index finger? Also are you hitting the string downwards? Good video, thank you.

Great technique. so the 3rd string never gets played?

Nice! What banjo are you playing?

What type of pickin style are you doing there? I just got me a banjo and most videos I see show the hand rested with using the finger picks which seems a typical way. I've noticed Steve Martin playing the same way you are and just curious what you'd call it... Nevermind, got curious on what clawhammer meant lol. It was also referenced in the description of the open back I purchased a few days ago

Who made your banjo? Thanks

Wait a minute! Isn't this double thumb? It's aimed at specific strings, yes, still the thumb and finger are alternating in steady rhythm.