RARE: A Personal Banjo Lesson with Ralph Stanley

Dowload full lesson here! https://homespun.com/shop/hs_banjo19 Step back in time and get a rare, personal Ralph Stanley banjo lesson directly from the master himself. This exclusive footage from Homespun Video and Smithsonian/Folkways gives you an intimate look into the techniques that defined the legendary "Stanley Style." Dr. Ralph Stanley, a true pioneer of bluegrass and old-time music, sits down with Mike Seeger to break down the core elements of his groundbreaking sound, demonstrating the very licks and rolls that have inspired generations of musicians. In this video, you'll see close-up, detailed views of both his picking and fretting hands as he teaches his unique approaches. Discover the secrets behind his driving clawhammer technique as he plays his original tune, "Cuttin' the Cornbread." Then, learn the distinct up-picking style he used on classics like "Little Maggie." Finally, see how he adapted the three-finger roll into his own unmistakable sound. This is more than just a lesson; it's a piece of music history. To get the complete, in-depth instructional video, "The Banjo of Ralph Stanley," and explore hundreds of other lessons from master musicians, visit our official website. Learn banjo, guitar, fiddle, and more from the world's greatest musicians. Find the full lesson for this video and many others at https://www.homespun.com. Hashtags #RalphStanley #BanjoLesson #Clawhammer #Bluegrass #StanleyStyle #Homespun YouTube Chapter Markers 0:00 Introduction - Live Performance 0:21 Ralph Stanley & Mike Seeger Interview 0:34 Clawhammer Style: "Cuttin' the Cornbread" 0:57 Up-Picking Style: "Little Maggie" 1:20 Three-Finger Roll "Stanley Style" 1:46 Full Band Performance - "Cripple Creek"