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 instructionand historical commentary.

This is the second volume and here Seeger concentrates on two and three finger chord accompaniment and picking styles. Songs include: Flop Eared Mule, Lost Gander, The Sailor and the Soldier,American Spanish Fandango, The Last of Callahan, Lady Gay and more!