Homespun Southern Banjo Styles - Volume 1 (VHS)

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. 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, LEVEL 3 The material presented here is based on Mike Seeger's Grammy-nominated Smithsonian CD Southern Banjo Sounds.