Acknowledged Banjo and Old-Time music authority Mike Seeger gives you a special guide to the Banjo with a little help from his friends. In this unique tutorial Seeger teaches you the basics of two and three-finger picking and Clawhammer along with describing the subtle regional variations that characterise local styles.Seeger's demonstrations and performances are enhanced by some very special …

Mike Seeger's important survey of 19th and 20th century banjo styles teaches old-time pieces and traditional techniques. Each lesson features a complete performance of each song (played on a different banjo) detailed instruction and historical commentary. This third part of Seeger's demonstration and lessons features mid-twentieth century styles as he looks at Blugrass roots and the influence of …

Artist Songbook-This DVD presents poignant and exciting musical performances by four highly expressive and individualistic makers of traditional old time country music. Here is the only known footage of Dock Boggs singing his classic mountain blues and playing his signature banjo style; the intense and original 'high lonesome' singing of Roscoe Holcomb playing both banjo and guitar; Kilby Snow's …