What Readers Have Said About Clawhammer Banjo For the Complete Ignoramus!
"I'm writing to thank you for writing Clawhammer Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus. When I first began playing, in my darkest hours, it was your book that keep me going. I've been meaning to thank you for some time now." Larry Rosenberg
"I bought your book and I'm no longer an ignoramus. You'll get a rave review from me." Bruce Burr
"I think it is a great book. I learned all the tunes in the Ignoramus in four months. You can bet I'm going to recommend Native Ground's recordings and instructional books to everyone I meet.! The Ignoramus has opened up a whole world of music for me to explore." Andre St. Romain, age 17.
"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
"I discovered your book by accident - what a stroke of luck! You brought the joy of banjo to a professional ignoramus. Thanks." Charlie Wallace
"I have learned to play the banjo in my old age (I'm 77) when my son gave me one of your books. I'm a retired country preacher and I do appreciate you trying to keep the old songs alive. I was so happy I shed tears of joy when I saw these songs, many of which I had heard of 65-70 years ago. May God bless you. Please keep it up and stay healthy. This nation needs you." Rayburn Reed.
Clawhammer Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus! is easy to use and a superb supplement, especially for the self-taught beginner." The Bookwatch
"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
"I was just a closet banjo player 'til I got your book and never thought I could ever play the banjo, but after only 3 weeks, I jammed on "Cripple Creek" with some friends. There's no stopping me now!" Patti Larsen
"This is the clearest instruction manual on playing clawhammer I have seen." Thanks! Rick Freeman
Comments on the Original Ignoramus that was published in 1973:
"I used this book for years and still love it. It helped me greatly."--C. Fairch
"You opened the gift of music for me in my early 80's when I learned how to play clawhammer banjo through your book. Thank you for all of the music you brought into my life." D. Duncan Maysilles
"My father got a copy of your 'ignoramus' book. It got him playing and when he bet me his banjo that I couldn't teach myself, I scrounged up the book. I had his banjo in three months. He still misses it." Patrick Costello.
"I started playing clawhammer banjo about a year and a half ago using your Ignoramus book. When I started I was certain I would never be able to play a thing, but now I have fifteen songs under my belt. If I can do it, I guess just about anybody can." Pam Mitchem
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I have tried without success for a couple of years to learn some basic clawhammer and could never get the bum-ditty and the melody coordinated. At Winfield this year I took a chance and bought the book "Clawhammer Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus: by Wayne Erbsen.".This book turned the light on for me with some straightforward tab and the alternate tunings required on different songs. I already have a couple of tunes in the book down (Cluck Ol' Hen and Old Blue) and feel pretty confident at this time about learning the rest of them. You might want to give the book a try if you are struggling like I did." Dave"This book changed my life and I've been addicted to clawhammer banjo ever since." Grease
"Before I am finished, I think I will have all of Wayne Erbsen's books, I have his Clawhammer Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus, just got Old-Time Fiddle for the Complete Inoramus, and even noticed I picked up a few books of his while on a trip to the smokies. I love his stories and such... you may want to also get his Southern Mountain Banjo book also ...it has some nice tunes in it to go along with the rest of his books." Forever a beginner, Best wishes....Indiana Pa.
"This book was the one that got me started on Clawhammer.. I tried to pick up the style by using the lessons on the net, but once I ordered Wayne's book it all came together." Darren
"I've been
playing clawhammer banjo for about a year as the result of your excellent
"Ignaramous" book, which is the best dang book I've seen on this stuff."
JP Cliburn
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