Hi Guest Ana,

Perceived wisdom seems to be that 2 or 3 finger picking works best for most Celtic/ Irish Tunes but it is worth experimenting. Frailing works with some as well. I've found bluegrass picking patterns can work pretty well too.

If you are interested in playing non-American tunes/ songs on 5 string banjo have a look at Sully's G Banjo & G Banjo 2. There is tab and suggestions for playing a large number of tunes from this side of the Atlantic with a large proportion being Irish. (though his style of notation can be difficult to read).

These are published by Halshaw Music.

Happy picking.

Paul