One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing Chapter themes include fundamentals  advanced and experimental techniques  arranging and backup  how to play reels  hornpipes  jigs and other fiddle tunes  how to approach such genres as ragtime  bluegrass  klezmer  blues  calypso  and a wide variety of ""national"" and regional music  alternative tunings  setup and accessories  and historical background