ISBN 1597730181. DVD format: Region 1 for use in the USA and Canada. Mike Seeger's important survey of 19th and 20th century banjo styles teaches old-time pieces and traditional techniques. Each lesson features a complete performance of each song (played on a different banjo), detailed instruction and historical commentary. Songs: Down South Blues * Last Night When My Willie Come Home * Wabash Blues * Bright Sunny South * Roll on John * Needlecase * and more. 110 MIN * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL *!INCLUDES TAB and COMMENTARY
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