Clifton's Dogs & the 5th String "Pip" | Banjo Q&A
This YouTube video is a Q&A session focused on the banjo, specifically the "5th string pip" and various playing styles like clawhammer, overhand, and two-finger. The content delves into the history, anthropology, folklore, and musicology of old-time banjo music, referencing traditional Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show techniques. It also touches upon Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions, as well as Southern culture. Numerous influential banjo players and musicians from various eras are mentioned.






