Overall Comments

First, even though the title suggests "old-time" rather than Bluegrass, the songs are tabbed for Scruggs style 3-finger picking. Naturally chords are also given, so a guitar or other rhythm instrument would have no problem playing along. I really like this book and the CD that accompanies it. A few of the songs are beginner versions, but most are rated as "beginner/intermediate" with a "intermediate/advanced" up-the-neck break included. Lyrics are also included.

Out of 3 gospel banjo books I purchased at the same time, this is my favorite by far. Much better breaks than the others, but not too fancy for gospel, IMO. Very nice.

There are 31 songs in the book and on the CD, and nearly every one is a popular song I've heard played at jams or by bluegrass gospel groups. If you are wanting to learn several good gospel tunes in Scruggs style, this is a very good book.

Overall Rating

9