Southern Banjo Styles (VHS)

Mike Seeger continues his in-depth video lesson and demonstration of predominant banjo styles of the 19th and early 20th century. Volume 2 focuses on two- and three-finger techniques, some of which are the foundation for contemporary three-finger style. Each video segment features a complete performance of a song or tune, commentary on its style and source, and detailed split-screen instruction for playing it. Songs: Flop Eared Mule · Lost Gander · The Sailor and the Soldier · American Spanish Fandango · Got No Silver Nor Gold Blues · We're Up Against It Now · That's What Old Bachelors Are Made Out Of · The Last of Callahan · Lady Gay. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB & DETAILED INFORMATIONAL NOTES · LEVEL 3 The material presented here is based on Mike Seeger's Grammy-nominated Smithsonian CD Southern Banjo Sounds. Volume Three will be released in late 2001.