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We're giving you all the basics for free. Plus when you're ready – we have full song tutorials for sale.

Clawhammer banjo, or, Frailing style playing is one of the oldest ways of playing the 5-string banjo. Click below to Get started playing clawhammer banjo with 6 completely free videos for beginners.

If you are completely new to the banjo, or if you have just bought one, check out these free video lessons to learn all about Old Time Five-String banjo. Click the button above to get started.

Learn more about Clawhammer Banjo

Don’t know what Frailing the banjo is? You’ve come to the right place!

A rhythmical way of playing the banjo which opens the door to a whole worldwide community of old time acoustic music. A lot of traditional songs are played in simple time and easy to play keys such as G major. By learning just a few easy songs you can gain access to a whole world of playing folk music, and develop your skills with our easy free videos.


It’s easier than you think. Two banjo experts, a year in the making – everything you need to get started.
Introducing Frank Evans!

Joff and Frank worked hard to bring you beginner content that’ll get you set up for Clawhammer for free. Come on in and get started with the basic stroke.


When you’re ready for something a bit more challenging – try our clawhammer song packages.

Joff and Frank have worked hard to create an entire Clawhammer course that consists of seven songs.

Below are some of the most popular clawhammer classic tunes. You can buy them individually or get the whole course and save $75! Click below to see what you’ll get inside the starter package.


Popular Clawhammer Songs