Frailing The Guitar

[Ron Ofir]

So, I was looking for some new technique to learn on the guitar, and decided I want to have a go at fingerstyle. So I googled for fingerstyle guitar (Yes, I know it's a good idea to get a book, but I was just looking for some begginer stuff) or something like this, and came across this wonderful style, called Frailing or Clawhammer. It's basically old-time banjo technique applied to a guitar. So I studied the sample which was on this website, and now that I feel comfortable with it, I'm looking for some new piece to study. Does anyone have any ideas, or tips regarding Frailing?

[stevel]

Originally Posted by Ron Ofir

So, I was looking for some new technique to learn on the guitar, and decided I want to have a go at fingerstyle. So I googled for fingerstyle guitar (Yes, I know it's a good idea to get a book, but I was just looking for some begginer stuff) or something like this, and came across this wonderful style, called Frailing or Clawhammer. It's basically old-time banjo technique applied to a guitar. So I studied the sample which was on this website, and now that I feel comfortable with it, I'm looking for some new piece to study. Does anyone have any ideas, or tips regarding Frailing?

Congratulations Reith. You've stumbled upon one of the most obscure ways of playing on the planet. It's such a small percentage of what's out there, you're going to have a hard time finding info about.

It looks to me that it's as much about style as it is about technique. I think you'd be better off to invest your time in "real" fingerpicking (either Classical or Acoustic style) and then investigate the niche types from there.

This would be like trying to learn Travis picking. Yes it's cool, but limited in scope.

Steve

[Ron Ofir]

Congratulations Reith.

Hehe, you called me Reith

I think one of the things that attracted me about this style is the fact that it is obscure. Even though it's limited, it still wasn't used to its fullest extent, and it never hurts to study a new thing. That said, your advice about starting from standard fingerpicking is probably true. And knowing how to play the banjo couldn't hurt as well.

Anyway, if I do manage to learn more about flairing I'd post it here.

Thanks!

[Will Kirk]

Originally Posted by stevel

Congratulations Reith. You've stumbled upon one of the most obscure ways of playing on the planet. It's such a small percentage of what's out there, you're going to have a hard time finding info about.

Actually the Clawhammer style is quite popular among bluegrass and even some Jazz circles

Anyway, I'm quite glad to hear that someone is very interested in fingerstlye guitar, if you want any advice feel free to PM me Guitar is my specialty

[stevel]

Originally Posted by Ron Ofir

Hehe, you called me Reith

I think one of the things that attracted me about this style is the fact that it is obscure. Even though it's limited, it still wasn't used to its fullest extent, and it never hurts to study a new thing. That said, your advice about starting from standard fingerpicking is probably true. And knowing how to play the banjo couldn't hurt as well.

Anyway, if I do manage to learn more about flairing I'd post it here.

Thanks!

Oops... sorry Ron - big R in your avatar!

I guess as long as Frailing doesn't become Flailing, you're OK!

Steve

[Ron Ofir]

You mean, Jimi Hendrix style?