Even the forward to his book says he would probably re-write it in G Tuning if he had the time. He's definitely doing a picking pattern.Ģ.) What tuning did Pete Seeger use? I know his book is written in C Tuning, however when I'm trying to play any of his songs it seems he's playing in standard G Tuning. Then when I see him play 'Worried Man Blues' with Johnny Cash he's definitely doing bluegrass style there. Any help you guys can give me with the following questions would be greatly appreciated.ġ.) Did Pete Seeger play strictly a frailing technique? I can clearly hear this style in something like 'Round Round Hitler's Grave', however it becomes murkier in a song like 'Which Side Are You On' the opening it seems like he's doing frailing for part of the intro riff but then switches to either drop thumb or he might be doing a roll there.

I know he played old-time style but it seems he might have been doing a hybrid of techniques. His style is a bit of a mystery to me though, I had a few questions I was hoping everyone here might be able to help with. Ah Pete Seeger, the whole reason I picked up the 5 string banjo to begin with.

Seeger style banjo