Old time two-finger banjo is a syncopated, barehanded alternative to frailing or clawhammer banjo, and makes extensive use of alternate tunings. It can be heard in the playing of Dock Boggs, Wade Mainer, and Roscoe Holcomb, all of whom used this technique to accompany their singing. Known as Thumb Lead style, this class will start you off with the simple melodies and chordal accompaniment techniques that will lay the groundwork for a deeper study of advanced tunes in level 2. We will use Thumb Lead Two-Finger Banjo Book by Matt Brown as our method book. Some supplemental tunes will be brought in by your teacher. You can find Matt's book at the Old Town School Music Store here.
