2-FINGER BANJO: THUMB LEAD STYLE

by Sebastian Schroeder

Cultivated in East Kentucky and North Carolina for over 100 years, the two finger picking style has almost been forgotten. Few “old timer” players have mastered this style but fortunately some committed players like Art Rosenbaum and Mike Seeger have preserved this heritage and kept the style present. And now in three installments, Sebastian Schroeder will introduce you to this interesting style. In this second 2-finger book the focus will be on Thumb Lead Style. Here the melody tones are plucked by the thumb, while the first and fifth string is played by thumb or index finger as drone strings. The tones of the lower strings of the banjo are easier when played in the Thumb Lead Style. So this add a nice contrast when accompanying singing or other instruments. Therefore this is also a good style for ballads. This book includes 48 pages for banjo beginners and advanced players, 48 downloadable audio examples and tablature for all exercises and songs. Boil Them Cabbage Down Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss Drunken Sailor Worried Man Blues Will The Circle Be Unbroken Shady Grove Pretty Polly Spotted Pony Jack O´Diamonds (Drunken Hicups) Darling Corey Reuben´s Train

Genres: Music

47 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2018

Reviews

[Altivo Overo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skeletal, but clear coverage in the same line as this author's index lead volume. Covers leading the melody with the thumb, better suited for lower pitched tunes on the second through fourth strings. Audio example provided through Dropbox are clear and helpful.

[Miguel Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, Helpful Intro to 2-Finger Banjo

Yes, it’s basic. But everyone needs to start with the basics. Therefore, it’s very helpful and instructive. Highly recommended for beginners; also helpful for 3-finger and Clawhammer pickers who want to adjust to 2-finger style.