Clawhammer Question & Answer

My opinion page addressing inquiries concerning clawhammer technique.

When I play in waltz time (3/4 time) everything sounds like a German drinking song; boom-chucka-chucka boom-chucka-chucka. What can I do to get away from this harsh sound?

When playing in 3/4 time, try using "brush skips" in place of one of the two "brush thumbs" in each measure. This will soften the sound in such a way as to make waltz tunes easier on the ear. Look over some of the 3/4 time tunes on my tab page and you'll get a feel for this "softer" approach.


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