The Caterpillar: A Clawhammer Banjo Challenge!

Can you do "The Caterpillar"? It's a banjo dance that's all the rage!
Give this fun exercise a try and improve your striking hand finesse and touch at the same time.
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[@officialdyllonmaddixmusic]

Practice, practice, practice. Great lesson, Tom!

[@FretlessFury]

Yes! Thank you!

[@rhohoho]

I am excited for where this is heading!

[@WoodBilly53]

I do this everyday, I consider it a part of the basics, I always practice the basics .

[@ForkySeven]

So, the higher resolution exercise is this:
Accent each count twice. Once on the down, the second on the up. Then do the next count on the next string.

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

Great lesson Tom. Seems so simple but definitely not. A good challenge for me. And weirdly reminds me of what I am learning teaching myself handpan from an online program. Thank you !!

[@FretlessFury]

Thanks for the comment, Maria! It's a fun one for sure. It'll come in hand when we learn Ducks on the Millpond. Best, Tom

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

@@FretlessFury looking forward to it. And I printed the sheet. I like the aesthetic too! Very pretty. :)

[@librandy77]

Thanks man’s…🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@FretlessFury]

You're welcome! Tough one, huh?

[@librandy77]

Indeed🥸🤓😂

[@rnull3679]

Great content---I may have to check out the Patreon account. I think I've seen another video of yours where you recommend a pick for your frailing finger. I don't see a pick in this video---do you normally use one? I've been going back and forth on whether I like using a pick and am interested in any thoughts you may have.

[@FretlessFury]

Hi R Null....thanks for the comment. I don't normally use picks. I keep them handy if I break my striking nail though, and the "Cling-Pro" picks are the best I've found. Hope to see you over on Patreon! Best, Tom