Banjo Talk: The How and Why of the Alternate String Pull Off (ASPO)

Many banjo players are somewhat perplexed when they first encounter the alternate string pull off. This is my demonstration of how to execute it and how to use it in your playing, especially for clawhammer style banjo. 0:00 Introduction 1:33 An ASPO exercise 7:06 Short’nin’ Bread—using the ASPO rhythmically 10:29 Short’nin’ Bread—using the ASPO melodically 12:51 Wrap up #banjo #clawhammerbanjo #alternatestringpulloff