Hi there, I've been learning the banjo for just over a year now. I started out with ken pearlmans melodic style wich is great and his books are great but have recently switched to more of a round peak style usings tabs from Mary z cox witch I find much more fun to play , although when playing this way I make a lot of sound with my thumb hiting the head I actually like the sound it makes . i find it gives it a bit of beat but not sure others will appreciate it, is this sound common or should I try work it out of my playing, thanks for your time, Richard.
EDIT....Here's me playing a song called last chance on YouTube you might get a better idea of what I mean
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=1RPSaspI34c