Category Archives: 2-Finger Style
A Taxonomy of Banjos
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
Posted in 2-Finger Style, 4-Finger Style, Banjos in General, Dulcimers, Mandolins
Tagged 5 String Banjo, Banjos, Dulcimer Banjo, Mandolin Banjo, Mountain Banjo, Old Time Banjo, Plectrum Banjo, Tenor Banjo, Ukelele Banjo
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Introducing Two-Finger Style Banjo
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
When New Skills are Like a Magnet
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
Posted in 2-Finger Style, 4-Finger Style
Tagged Banjo, Bugs Bunny, Determination, Guitar, Learning, Mandolin, New Skills, Perseverance, Play, Yosemite Sam
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