Clawhammer has the player picking the notes of the melody interspersed with strumming all the strings together. This style is older than bluegrass style and is usually easier to learn.
The banjo is also popular in [[Ireland]] where it is often played in [[Celtic music]]. The banjo was brought to Ireland from the [[United States]] by returning emigrants. The tenor banjo is Tenor banjos are used most commonly.
[[Category:String Instruments]]