Category Archives: 2-Finger Style

Mostly related to the style played and popularized by Ed Teague of Georgia.

A Taxonomy of Banjos

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Phill Gibson

This is just a fun excursion into different types of banjos. Some of you know all of these variants already, but here they are for all to see: all the different types of banjos that I am aware of. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Introducing Two-Finger Style Banjo

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Phill Gibson

I love exploring different styles of playing the banjo. Although I’m mostly a modern three-finger style player, I do know a smattering of other styles. I realize I’ve not blogged on another style I’ve recently started playing: two-finger style. I … Continue reading →

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When New Skills are Like a Magnet

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Phill Gibson

When you learn repetitious musical techniques, it can also be human nature to resist things that are very close to what you already know. Continue reading →

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