Kentucky Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo

This class will focus on learning repertoire from Fiddlers around the state of Kentucky such as John Salyer, Clyde Davenport, Doc Roberts, Owen "Snake" Chapman, Estill Bingham, and more! Tunes are taught aurally first and then with TABs afterwards to fill in the gaps. We will learn basic approaches to each tune followed by a more melodic approach.

Prequisites: Students need to know the basics of clawhammer rhythm and be comfortable with various clawhammer techniques such as pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, and drop thumb. Students should also be familiar with "Double C" and "Sawmill" (or "Modal") tunings.

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Caleb James Hall

CLAWHAMMER BANJO, FIDDLE*

Originally from Denver, Caleb started out at Swallow Hill in the Quinlan Café as the Bar Manager. Then a mixture of luck and the right timing led him to teaching beginner fiddle and taking over the core clawhammer banjo classes. While he currently lives outside of Colorado, you can catch him virtually teaching students across the country through his role with Swallow Hill. When he is not working, he can be found around a table of friends playing Dungeons and Dragons.

First Concert: Red Hot Chili Peppers with Stone Temple Pilots at Fiddler’s Green

What song could you listen to all day long? “Love and Chains” by Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno

Favorite hangout? St Mark’s Coffee shop/Thin Man

What is your favorite thing about Swallow Hill, or your favorite Swallow Hill memory? I love the community!

Looking for private lessons with Caleb? Click HERE for lesson availability at Yale and HERE for lesson availability online. To request an online lesson during Caleb's Yale availability, please contact the Front Desk - 303-777-1003 or [email protected].

*Caleb does not teach fiddle online. To view other instructors that teach fiddle online, click here.