How to Play “Ring of Fire” for Clawhammer Banjo

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How to Play “Ring of Fire” for Clawhammer Banjo

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Steve Plays Banjo

6 жыл бұрын

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@alberteendean4077 3 жыл бұрын

finally....a video an old guy with a new banjo can understand. Well done. I hope to find more of similar videos from you.

@stephenbacon8239 2 жыл бұрын

me and you mate, the same

@neilsewell2007 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’ve been stuck on bluegrass for a couple of years and wasn’t enjoying it, but this has giving my banjo and me a new lease of life!

@shanekahrs4776 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Thanks a million. You make instructions sink in and that makes you an awesome instructor

@thejammydonut2234 4 жыл бұрын

thankyou so much i was recently in a welding accident and cant find a way to play banjo. love your channel

@augustwestusa 3 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this video! The most helpful I've found yet. It's a good place to go once you're ready to actually learn a song. You have a great way of presenting that makes it easier to follow than some of the other videos I've come across. Thank you so much for posting!

@charliedurham1954 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you,I always learn so much from your videos.

@jonathanglushakow5284 4 күн бұрын

Finally a great teacher

@OlofTheBald 6 жыл бұрын

It's already been said but I want to repeat it, this is great. Thanks for taking the time.

@josephineandthegoat4396 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos! The way that you demonstrate what you're doing, and how you speak to your listeners is not only understandable, but kind. You have a non-condescending demeanor that helps me to believe that I can learn. Thank you so much!

@donaldgoeltz4062 2 жыл бұрын

So calm - you are a great teacher!

@adamgerald849 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, as always, thank you for sharing your breadth of knowledge. It's surprising how many talented banjo players are on YT that don't teach. Much obliged, friend.

@callofthewild7639 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new banjo here recently and I like how you break things down. Enjoy your videos. Thanks

@robertdriscoll84 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice. Thanks for your vids, always very clear

@chrisjoseph3325 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! This was incredibly helpful

@nicholaseliasson2308 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your video, easy to learn, and the song will live on. Ring of Fire!

@egrowe3 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I was playing the song at the end of the lesson. Thank you!

@RosieBee463 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you make this really easy compared to anything else I've watched on here. I immediately recognized that clawhammer pattern as something I was already doing, having stumbled upon it by accident trying to imitate other stuff I've heard. I picked up banjo the December before the pandemic & set out to learn Scruggs's style from out of his book, but found it really difficult to get a handle on and never could do much with it. I think I can get a handle on it from this and maybe finally learn a song or two, and why not Johnny Cash!

@Bobjtx 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Overview of How To Clawhammer ANY Song! Really well done. You have a knack for teaching (as well as playing!). Thanks for putting this out there for those of us less musically inclined. Much appreciated!

@valcirp1754 2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY. When he said "just find the lyrics and chords" it opened my eyes to many possibilities. Like, if I want to learn a new song all I gotta do is find the chords and lyrics and add the old time frailing and that's it.

@yourcelebrant 8 ай бұрын

Great teaching. Thanks for your clear style. Inspiring.

@moniquederrick3220 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks as well. I have been learning banjo and love this song but it has been hard to find something that i could do. Love it.

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

Monique Derrick glad to help. I think you can approach learning any folk or country song the same way. Find the chords, practice singing, as rhythm, and work up from there! 😄

@johnaslin2635 3 жыл бұрын

Great instruction Steve ,You make a good Teacher.

@knittingthestash 9 ай бұрын

love your perspective on playing!

@northbouy2625 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson

@stephenbaker645 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an inspirational lesson 👍👏🏼

@stephenreiss10 9 ай бұрын

Great lesson. Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. 👍

@user-nc7by1lo4h 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for tthis video! it made me realize i could play any song in clawhammer style as long as i have the chords

@Kazoomco 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! Thanks, this is just what i have been looking for

@lgovantes1 2 жыл бұрын

Great way to build up and learn the song. Good job!

@TheFeralK 6 жыл бұрын

You've got a really nice way about you. This is great! Thank you.

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

The FeralK thanks! 🤠

@erinjoan2070 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing...really cool teacher, easy to learn from. Thank you!

@jonnybohy4009 2 жыл бұрын

just fou d your channel steve. really one of the best tutorial for beginners i have watched. a d i have watched many! a big thank you from the UK.

@loiscorcoran168 11 ай бұрын

This is excellent! Thanks so much for sharing this!

@tonytotten408 5 жыл бұрын

Good instruction steve ever thought of writing an instruction book with some of your chosen favourite songs love the videos 🎅👌👍

@Jarl_egbert 2 жыл бұрын

This will be the first song i learn on banjo, thanks

@Chino_kochino 6 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@johnschillo4452 3 жыл бұрын

great lesson

@jamesnash8857 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing

@5150show 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@NeverWolf 4 жыл бұрын

Your banjo is gorgeous.

@old-timeangler5356 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@GeeknAlienist 3 жыл бұрын

You are the nicest person on youtube, sir.

@Rick0125 6 жыл бұрын

Good one. thanks

@darrenrose1869 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍👌

@Genetherapy3232 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jimhesch1404 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@steveshare439 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@tastas3880 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@angelofmusic477 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, another thumbs up from me.

@wherenextcolumbus666 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy!

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Eckmann thanks for the idea! I was sittin around plunking out songs anyway. 😊

@coltnoah4779 4 жыл бұрын

Your a badass! Haha thanks

@ryanclark4096 6 жыл бұрын

I love this....but I really need a close up of the strumming. I have never played an instrument in my life but I have always wanted to play a banjo...I need all the help I can get. Thank you for your videos.

@mattandersonmusic 2 жыл бұрын

That's a nice banjo! What make is that?

@piehound 2 жыл бұрын

Cool . . . er i mean HOT song. Thanks.

@StevieRayBanjo 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@smithjohnson6166 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Whenever I play the d chord my high g of the strum sounds off. What am I doing wrong?

@brendantindall805 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve Is there a banjo you can recommend for this style of banjo playing, I love the mellow sound of your banjo

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

brendan tindall thanks! The one I’m playing is a Pisgah Rambler Dobson. I got my start playing a Goodtime. Those are nice too. 😃

@runrig97 6 жыл бұрын

I started with a Silvertone (the brand Sears used to sell), which is a decent beginner banjo if you don't want to shell out much $$ to start with. On mine, I found the action way too high and needed to sand down the bridge.

@joannewalter3067 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I could frail the chords, throw in slides, pull offs and drop thumbs, in short see what I could come up with as you suggest. However I watched this video to find out how Steve Harrison did it. In short I would much appreciate a description of the actual fingeings that produced that enviable song backing

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry you didn’t find what you were looking for. I’ve made about 40 how-to videos that focus on technique and how I play. You might find something there worthwhile: kzfaq.info/sun/PLyE2ghwXNwbhw3JqfH3RuL1fn3E6qaD5r At the end of the day, I don’t do breakdowns of individual notes or tabs, because that would only get in the way of your progress. I never play a song the same way twice. Instead I explore the rhythm and melody off the chord shapes using a small set of dynamics (left and right hand). It ends up sounding a lot more sophisticated than it really is; when you sing, the listener adds more to the song than is really there. Or maybe you’ve already got the hang of clawhammer banjo. I’ve found that nearly every player I enjoy listening to end up having their own signature way of playing. That’s the essence of folk music. I would much rather here Joanne’s version of this song than to hear yet another copy. There are a bazillion great banjo teachers out there, so I’m sure you’ll eventually find what you’re looking for. Keep on playing! 😊

@aol.com- Жыл бұрын

How long you been playing banjo. Cheers eddy T

@truthorjare6972 3 жыл бұрын

Your 2nd cord seems to make a much deeper sound than mine on my new banjo? I’ve checked my tuning multiple times and even checked other videos and it sounds fine there.

@StevePlaysBanjo 3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s because the banjo I’m playing has a 12-inch pot with thicker bass strings. The notes are the same, but just a deeper tone. That’s why I fell in love with this particular banjo. 😊

@sebastianodisho2612 6 жыл бұрын

You know im just beggining banjo and i have went through so many begginer videos that are too hard to understand and they dont explain at a level begginger understand but you just tought me a song in 10 minutes

@StevePlaysBanjo 6 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Odisho awesome! Glad to help. 😃

@joannewalter3067 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of banjo do you use?