picking patterns | thumb lead, two-finger banjo

[@tomnelson3362]

It would have been nice if your videos had been available the first time I tried to learn the banjo. You're on my people to watch list. Thank you from Lansing, Mich.

[@kydragon42]

Awsome challenges, started three yrs ago w frailing and now that thumb is wanting to get out n about! Cant wait for more simple follow along lessons!

[@markhanson6880]

Thank you!!! Blowing the dust off my banjo now!

[@MattBrownsDream]

You are welcome!

[@robertjohnson1246]

Just got 5 string banjo. Will be working on this. Thank you

[@MattBrownsDream]

Best of luck!

[@twoowls5570]

Great information......very helpful, thanks for sharing your talents with us! Regards, Jimp

[@frankcastle7991]

Hi is there a tab for hobos lulaby in two finger banjo

[@manuloop]

Hi, thanks a lot for this. I have a super nerd and surely irrelevant question? Is there any standard pitch for old time music?

[@MattBrownsDream]

You are welcome! I'm not sure I understand the question...are you asking if old-time musicians tend to tune to A 440?

[@manuloop]

@@MattBrownsDream Exactly. Like baroque / pre classical music has his standard 415, or french baroque 390, etc. Is there any clue about the pitch these guys would use back in 1860 , i.e.? Thanks, Matt.

[@nunya2512]

Can you play any tunes using only the two finger method? I practice 2 & 3 finger but oddly I seem to play smoother and more in rhythm with 2 finger vs 3 finger. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a pro/con to 2 finger over 3 finger. Thanks to all whom comment.

[@MattBrownsDream]

I find that I can play almost all old-time fiddle tunes and songs/ballads. Plus a surprising number of folk, country, bluegrass et al. songs.