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Old Joe Clark, Part 1: Melody


This lesson is part of the course Clawhammer Guitar with Steve Baughman.
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Learn how to use the traditional clawhammer style of old-time banjo on the guitar to play traditional dance tunes with a powerful groove or sweet, contemplative melodies. With clawhammer technique exercises and 12 great tunes to play.
 
 
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Old Joe Clark  
 
Old Joe Clark  
 
Old Joe Clark, Part 1: Melody
Old Joe Clark, Part 1: Melody
 
“Old Joe Clark” is a popular old-time and bluegrass tune. In this lesson you’ll learn an unusual Texas-style version of “Old Joe Clark” that comes from fiddler Howard Rains. Steve’s arrangement is in open-G tuning, and after playing it through a few times he breaks down the melody of both parts, showing you a few variations as he goes. He also shows you how you can move the thumb up to the top strings to give it a lighter, more gentle sound.

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