Which instrument did Earl Scruggs play in a "radically different" way?
Electric Guitar
Five-string banjo
Stand-up bass
Dobro
Answer
The banjo, specifically the five-string banjo, is the instrument that Earl Scruggs revolutionized. His innovative three-finger picking style, known as "Scruggs-style" banjo playing, transformed the instrument's role in bluegrass music. Scruggs' technique enabled the banjo to become a lead instrument, capable of playing intricate melodies and solos, rather than being limited to a rhythmic accompaniment.
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