The banjo style of wooden case usually features a round opening for a painted dial, a long-waisted throat, and a rectangular pendulum box with hinged door.
There are banjo styles other than bluegrass such as the plectrum or tenor tuned banjos which can be played either by strumming or flatpicking.
Clawhammer is a varied banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music.
Introduces a variety of banjo styles and techniques.
He is known for his high-speed guitar and banjo style and his satirical lyrics.
In addition, he innovated a two-finger banjo fingerpicking style, which was a precursor to modern three-finger bluegrass styles.
He later went on to develop a distinctive swing-influenced banjo style, which he performed and recorded during the 70s and 80s.
Ossman played in what is now known as the Classic banjo style.
Akeman's skill is still admired by fans of the original banjo styles.
Flippen also had a unique two-finger banjo style.