by Wayne Erbsen

Book with Instructional CD $19.95

Finally, clawhammer banjo instruction that is for 100% beginners! Wayne has taught people how to play the banjo for so long (41 years!) that its been said that he can even teach a frog to play!  The friendly instructions are clear, simple, easy to understand and humorous. What more could you want? This book is guaranteed to help you learn to play clawhammer banjo. (How many books come with a personal guarantee by the author?) 64 pages, 9" x 12", includes instructional CD with 85 selections!

Don't yet have a banjo? Let Wayne help you pick out the perfect banjo for you. Contact him at banjo[at]nativeground.com

You WILL learn to play: Buffalo Gals, Cluck Old Hen, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Cripple Creek, The Cuckoo, Cumberland Mountain Deer Chase, Darlin' Cory, Down in the Willow Gardens, East Virginia, Groundhog, Handsome Molly, Little Birdie, Little Sadie, Lynchburg Town, Muley's Daughter, New River Train, Old Holly Hare, Old Blue, Old Joe Clark, Polly Put the Kettle On, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Rain and Snow, Red Rocking Chair, Shady Grove, Shortening Bread, Sugar Hill, Swannanoa Tunnel, Sweet Sunny South, Wild Bill Jones.

Customer Reviews:

"You couldn't have made the Ignoramus any simpler." --Martin Lieschner

"I bought your book and I'm no longer an ignoramus. You'll get a rave review from me." Bruce Burr

“Let me tell you that your book is the absolute best.” Joe Salomone

"I have learned more from your banjo books than all of the other instructional material I have purchased." Steve Blake

"Two days with the Ignoramus book, and I can play three songs with few mistakes and others can actually tell what song I'm playing! Thanks a million!" M. Honeycutt

"I learned the beginnings of clawhammer from your book, which changed my life for the better, so THANKS!"  Andrew Lentini

"Thanks to your book I'm no longer an Ignoramus of the clawhammer banjo. You change lives, and I am honored to say that I learned how to play from you." Rob Kaiser

"Thanks to your book I'm no longer a Ignoramus of the clawhammer banjo. Thanks for getting me started in clawhammer." Jerry Whitt

"I have been wanting to learn clawhammer banjo for years now and this is the books that unlocked the secret for me. I can't recommend it enough!" Matt

"Your Clawhammer Banjo book is the BEST Clawhammer instruction book that I have ever seen. I've learned to play your songs quicker and faster than from any other banjo book. What a Blast!! Thanks!!"  Hank S

"Your approach has done wonders. I really am picking it up quickly. Thanks so much for helping me rediscover my love for the banjo. I would totally recommend your books to anyone. It really works." B. Hall