Mike Seeger’s in-depth survey of southern banjo styles teaches nine pieces to help players develop a full range of repertoire and traditional techniques. Each section features a performance of an important historic song, information as to its style and source, a close-up view of each of the nine banjos used, and detailed instruction on how to play it.
Video One: Songs: Soon in the Morning, Babe • Roustabout • Jim Crack Corn • Battle in the Horseshoe • Darling Cora • Devil’s Dream • Little Birdie • Around the World • and Whoopin’ Up Cattle. 86-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB + DETAILED INFORMATIONAL NOTES • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Video Two: Focuses on two- and three-finger techniques. 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 • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.
Video Three: Presents an overview of mid-20th-century styles, helping you develop a full range of traditional techniques and repertoire. Songs: Down South Blues • Last Night When My Willie Come Home • Wabash Blues • Bright Sunny South • Roll On John • Needlecase • Come My Little Pink • I’m Head Over Heels in Love. 110-MIN. • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB + DETAILED INFORMATIONAL NOTES.
