Banjo Talk - What is Old Time Three Finger Style?

Milwaukee Blues, full version:    • Milwaukee Blues - three finger & up-pickin...   I have been asked several times if I could explain the differences between bluegrass three finger picking and old time three finger picking. There is no exact boundary between the two, so this is my best shot at articulating the differences. I hope this provides some insights and stimulates your own thoughts about the matter. Mostly, just pick up the banjo and play it! 0:00 Milwaukee Blues, old time three finger style 0:33 Introduction 1:43 The gray area 3:19 Old time styles 4:28 Banjos 4:48 Picks 5:49 Licks 6:55 Syncopation 7:44 Rolls 8:42 Pinches and brushes 9:20 Tunings 11:01 Summary and wrap up #oldtimebanjo #bluegrassbanjo #threefingerbanjo