Banjo Chords & Techniques - Banjo - Hammer - On

Hammering-on, when playing the banjo, can be difficult if you're learning an instrument for the first time. Learn to hammer-on the strings of the banjo with ...

The next left hand technique is called the hammer on. This can be particularly hard if you haven't played a stringed instrument before. Because you need to build up callouses on your fingers. But the hammer on is when you pluck an open string. And then hammer your finger on to a fret. You have to do this really fast, and with a lot of force in order to get the note. It's easier to do on the lowest string. This can also be included in with your rolls. So if you start again with an alternating thumb roll you can throw in a hammer on, on both strings.