The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #71922   Message #3869222
Posted By: Felipa
31-Jul-17 - 09:50 AM
Thread Name: Singing with just a banjo
Subject: RE: 5 string banjo accompaniment
Charlie Noble writes (way) above "I play most Appalacian ballads on the 5-string banjo with a 3-finger style"

Most of the singers I would listen to sing and play banjo frail or play clawhammer style, but I am more comfortable picking than strumming. So although bluegrass isnt my forte, I am learning 3-finger style banjo. I think it would be useful for me to listen to (and if possible watch)singers accompanying themselves with the three finger style. Who would you suggest I listen to/watch?

Someone mentioned Hedy West uses both types of accompaniament. I learned a couple of songs off her recordings about a half century ago and I wasnt aware of what sort of banjo she played -- I dont have the lp now. There are recordings of Hedy West on youtube; can anyone suggest particular songs played in something like the style I'm learning? (I'm only starting to learn banjo.)