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Mel Bay | Banjo | $31.95 |
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This special volume includes complete tablature for the banjo solos on the two hit recordings by Lou Reid, Terry Baucom and the bluegrass group, Carolina: "Carolina Blue" and "Carolina Moon." Includes performance suggestions for each solo and Terry's comments and recollections about the songs. As its company name implies, AcuTab has achieved a high degree of accuracy in tablature for the bluegrass banjo and mandolin Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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This complete tablature transcription features the banjo solos from Bill Emerson's album- Gold Plated Banjo and Emerson & Taylor's "Appaloosa" recording. With each song, all of the chords indicated within individual transcriptions are noted in the key in which the song is played, relative to the capo position. Most of the songs are in standard G tuning, unless otherwise noted. Emerson stresses what he calls, "the 3 T's: timing, touch, and tone" Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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Mel Bay | Banjo | $39.95 |
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Larry Sandberg. Fits in the banjo case - covers tuning and unusual chord shapes, all demonstrated with clear readable diagrams. Music Sales | Banjo | $11.99 |
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A quick-reference guide to bluegrass G-tuning banjo chords, plus a fingerboard diagram showing the location of the notes on the banjo fingerboard Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to over 2,800 banjo chords, covering four of the most commonly used tunings. Thirty different chord qualities are covered for each key, and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck! Hal Leonard | Banjo | $13.95 |
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The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to over 2,800 banjo chords, covering four of the most commonly used tunings. Thirty different chord qualities are covered for each key, and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck! Hal Leonard | Banjo | $9.95 |
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This handy book shows all of the basic banjo chords in photo and diagram form. The front of the book contains a section of bluegrass G-tuning chords, and the remainder contains C-tuning Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound chord dictionary containing hundreds of chord forms ranging from major, minor, dominant forms, to the various extensions such as minor 7b5, minor/major 7, 7#5, etc.. Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD by Tony Trischka Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. Includes CD, 47 pp. Alfred | Banjo | $32.95 |
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD by Tony Trischka Book/DVD set. Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. 47 pp. Alfred | Banjo | $49.50 |
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD by Tony Trischka Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. 47 pp. Alfred | Banjo | $21.95 |
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This handy book/DVD shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section: A handy, quick reference; Shows left-hand fingering photos; Notation, and diagrams for all basic 5-string chords and Arranged alphabetically. This handy book shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. 125 min. Mel Bay | Banjo | $21.95 |
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Authored by Mac Robertson, Robbie Clement & Will Schmid. This innovative method teaches 5-string, bluegrass style. The method consists of two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books that offer the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on, slide and pull-off. Includes a record for tuning and standard patterns Hal Leonard | Banjo | $13.95 |
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Authored by Mac Robertson, Robbie Clement & Will Schmid, this innovative method teaches 5-string, bluegrass style. The method consists of two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books that offer the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Now available with CD! Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on, slide and pull-off. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $33.95 |
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Includes more solos and standard licks for melodic-style banjo; fiddle tunes; playing back-up; use of the capo; more music theory. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $13.95 |
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This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique Mel Bay | Banjo | $19.95 |
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THE BANJO MUSIC OF TONY ELLIS One of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys in the 1960s, Tony Ellis is among the most renowned banjo players around. This superb book features a selection of tunes from three acclaimed CDs: "Dixie Banner," "Farewell My Home," "Quaker Girl" and one tune (Shortenin Bread) from "Sounds like Bluegrass to Me," capturing his unique 2 and 3 finger playing techniques. "Big Bad Red," "Dawson George," "Father's Pride," "Merrywang," "Ohio Waltz," "Red Dog," "Sally Ann," "Trail of Tears," "Wild Fox," 47 tunes in all, presented in both tablature and notation. 117 pp. Centerstream | Banjo | $39.95 |
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If you can play a few tunes on the bluegrass banjo but haven't played much with others (or at all), this book will show you what you need to know to sit in on a hot jam session. Geared toward beginner and intermediate players, this book covers playing chords, including which ones to play and when to play them. You'll also discover how jam sessions work and how to act in a session, along with advice on practicing at home. The included CD contains nine tunes performed at a typical jam session. The music is on the left channel with dialog about the tunes such as the name, the key, and the chord progression on the right Mel Bay | Banjo | $27.95 |
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Over 200 great songs arranged for the five-string banjo complete with lyrics for each song. Includes folk songs, sentimental favourites, song of the sea, fiddle tunes, and much more. Spiral Bound Oak | Banjo | $59.99 |
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Handy, pocket-sized instructional book which contains a wealth of information on chords, songs, and playing techniques. Each book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for each instrument Mel Bay | Banjo | $2.95 |
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Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes, including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $11.95 |
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Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes, including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $9.95 |
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This chart provides the most used and needed scales for banjo in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major, minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from a 4th, 3rd and 2nd string roots. A must have for banjo players. Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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This book covers all of the major scales in depth as applied to the 5-string banjo, answering potential questions concerning the use of major scales for any level of player, beginning through advanced. It features finger-strengthening exercises, chords, licks, practical applications of the scales and corresponding exercises which will increase the player's speed, accuracy and ability. While this is not a dictionary of all scales for the banjo, it will teach you how scales work in songs and will help you play in any key. With this knowledge and these skills, you should have a solid foundation and the necessary background for understanding and using all scale types. Written in tablature only Mel Bay | Banjo | $39.95 |
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A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound banjo tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel, bluegrass, patriotic, and popular tunes. Chord charts are included showing all chords needed to play these songs. Tunes shown in tablature only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $7.95 |
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A compilation of favorite solos on Irish, Scottish and New England fiddle tunes arranged for banjo by one of America's foremost clawhammer banjoists, Ken Perlman. Formerly published under the name New England and Irish Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer. In notation and tablature. Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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This is a landmark instructional text on bluegrass banjo. Written by the legendary Sonny Osborne, it presents the basics needed to successfully play bluegrass banjo (G tuning). A special bonus is the inclusion of seven favorite songs for banjo solo. In notes and tab. Mel Bay | Banjo | $11.95 |
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Mel Bay | Banjo | $21.95 |
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Mel Bay Publications in conjunction with Sugar Hill Records presents this collection of 13 bluegrass tunes for 5-string banjo derived from the recording of the same name. Jim Mills, a third generation banjo player, shares the technical expertise and the music that has made his career. He has earned an ongoing gig with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for Ancient Tones on Skaggs Family Records, and the 1999 IBMA award for Banjo Player of the Year as well as the Instrumental Album of the Year award for Bound to Ride. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play banjo chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. These progressions include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. • Extra large chord diagrams and photos for easy learning • Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced • Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other • Great for banjo beginners of all ages Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twenty-four Children's favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Not only are these songs fun to play but from an instructional standpoint they are perfect for helping you develop the ability to bring out the melody in the bluegrass banjo style. Accenting the melody within the steady rhythmic roll of banjo playing is one of the biggest challenges facing banjo students and these familiar melodies are ideal for your development of that skill. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes, as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Children's Made Easy for Banjo also features instruction on learning the chords to each song, chord progression charts for each song, special learning tips for each arrangement, a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. Also, in the instructional section of the book Ross includes a page of suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Children's Songs Made Easy for Banjo features a high quality studio recorded CD of all the songs played at three speeds and a bonus track of Ross performing improvised versions of several of the songs in the book. Product Number: 21025BCD Format: Book/CD Set ISBN: 0786644001 ISBN13: 9780786644001 Series: Made Easy Date Published: 5/28/2009 Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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Learning chords for the five-string banjo have never been so easy. Basic chords in G tuning, C tuning, D tuning and D-minor tuning are clearly shown. Neck diagrams are used that show easy-to-read fingerings. Music notation is explained and tips on tuning are given. Identifying keys and the capo are also explained. Alfred | Banjo | $16.50 |
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Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes, as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo also features instruction on learning the chords to each song, chord progression charts for each song, special learning tips for each arrangement, a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. In the instructional sections of the book Ross draws on his many years of experience teaching students privately to anticipate and point out the most common obstacles and challenges with each song. This section also features a page of general advice that includes suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Additionally, Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo features a high quality studio recorded CD of all the songs played at three speeds including a backup rhythm track to practice along with. Also included is a page entitled Advice on using the CD and Rhythm Tracks to help ensure that the student fully utilizes the audio recordings to learn the songs more efficiently and with greater ease. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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Well-known composer, performer, bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist Janet Davis has arranged this fantastic book of Christmas songs for three-finger style five-string banjo. Selections include material for various levels of ability and offer a wide cross-section of songs for the holiday season. In tablature only with lyrics for each song. Mel Bay | Banjo | $19.95 |
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Southern Appalachian native Dan Levenson and Mel Bay Publications present Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch - A Guide for the Claw-less! This book teaches clawhammer banjo the way we play, not the way others say. It really begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo™ program (where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a banjo), this book assumes no prior experience. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand positions and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. You are guided through the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of each of 12 jam session favorite tunes from scratch. Includes 2 reference CD’s with all exercises, tunes (slow and up to speed), and a fiddle version of each tune. Mel Bay | Banjo | $49.95 |
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This comprehensive book contains 139 solos for the 5-string banjo. Arranged by Neil Griffin, Mark Barnett, Karl Kurth, Carl Jackson, and Bob Forrest, this book is the perfect resource to expand you repertoire of solo pieces. The Complete Banjo Book contains no text and should not be considered a method book, but rather a superb collection of intermediate to advanced solos. These pieces reflect contemporary concepts of both Scruggs style and melodic/chromatic styling. While most of these tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature, a few are in tab only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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One of the very best G tuning five-string bluegrass banjo methods available! The book teaches how to pick out tunes single-string style (one note at a time), how to play chord accompaniment, and how to play solos in the full three-finger, bluegrass style. Topics include note and tab reading, chord background styles, traditional bluegrass techniques, fills and endings, use of the capo, rolls, slides, hammers, pull-offs, choking, harmonics, and up-the-neck playing. In notation and tablature. The stereo recording includes acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, and a rhythm track as well as the 5-string banjo. All songs and most exercises are included in this teaching recording, performed at a tempo that the student should be able to maintain in short order. Mel Bay | Banjo | $39.95 |
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THE COMPLETE BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD Author: Fred Sokolow With this comprehensive method, you get 25 songs in standard notation and tab, a CD with 77 examples, and detailed info from banjo master Fred Sokolow on a host of other topics, including: the selection, care and feeding of your banjo; tuning; reading tablature; chords; three-finger rolls; backup licks; playing in any key; picking melody; special effects; different tunings; music theory; and many more. 112 pages Hal Leonard | Banjo | $41.95 |
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One of the very best G-tuning five-string bluegrass banjo methods available. Contents include note reading, tablature, chord background styles, three finger picking, rolls, licks, runs, fills, and endings, use of the capo, easy solos, and advanced up-the-neck solos in three-finger style! CD is a stereo play-along recording. Mel Bay | Banjo | $49.95 |
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The finest tenor banjo method available, this text represents Mel Bay's own approach to fundamental musicianship for those desiring to play tenor banjo. This book is the standard by which others are judged. Easy-to-understand and thorough in its approach, this method addresses both melody playing and chord strumming. Through numerous studies, folk songs and several duets, students are systematically introduced to the various notes and positions on the tenor banjo fretboard. Photos of the fretboard fingertips aid in learning the proper hand positions. Once in two volumes, this method is now presented it its entirety in this single comprehensive edition. In notation only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B, every possible inversion of every chord, from basic triads to thirteenth chords-are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction, every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions, general technique, bridge adjustments, strings, and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings, diagrams and photographs. Mel Bay | Banjo | $21.95 |
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The best-selling banjo method in the world! Earl Scruggs's legendary method has helped thousands of banjo players get their start. The “Revised and Enhanced Edition” features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. It includes everything you need to know to start playing banjo, including: a history of the 5-string banjo, getting acquainted with the banjo, Scruggs tuners, how to read music, chords, how to read tablature, right-hand rolls and left-hand techniques, banjo tunings, exercises in picking, over 40 songs, how to build a banjo, autobiographical notes, and much more! The book/CD version includes a CD with Earl Scruggs playing and explaining over 60 examples! Peer | Banjo | $69.95 |
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A lively collection of songs for strumming, plus easy G-tuning solos for fingerpicking 5-string banjo. The solos are in tablature with both melody and solo parts and feature three-finger picking technique in the popular bluegrass style. Slide, hammer, and pull-off techniques are taught. A basic chart of banjo chords is also included. Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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This book is for beginning and early intermediate banjo players. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. Emphasis is on compact banjo standards that are easy and fun to play. While writing the arrangements, the author has considered the small hands of children. There are no stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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A unique bluegrass/country supplement to the Hal Leonard Banjo Method Book 1 or any other beginning method. 16 songs, including: Before I Met You • Hey, Good Lookin' • I'll Fly Away • Rocky Top • This Land Is Your Land • Wabash Cannon Ball • and more. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $15.95 |
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This book presents a selection of original 5-string banjo tunes that can be played by the beginning student familiar with basic chords in G tuning. The author introduces a variety of styles and banjo techniques including hammer-ons, pull-offs, string bending and slides - all in standard notation and banjo tab. Banjo chords are shown in diagram format and suggested chord changes for an accompaniment instrument are provided. With the exception of three frailing pieces, all selections employ the up-picking right-hand technique. A companion CD is included at the unbeatable Mel Bay Value Line price! Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels, hornpipes, jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime, bluegrass, klezmer, blues, calypso, and a wide variety of "national" and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. Features 120 tunes along with numerous exercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature; all tunes illustrated by author on two accompanying CDs. Mel Bay | Banjo | $49.95 |
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This 51/2"x 8" QWIKGUIDE book/CD set presents 30 favorite folk tunes in tablature for the Scruggs- or melodic-style 5-string banjo in G tuning with suggested accompaniment chords. The selections include: Auld Lang Syne; Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah; Swanee River; Camptown Races; Oh, Susanna; The Yellow Rose of Texas; La Cucaracha; Wabash Cannonball; Tom Dula; Beautiful Brown Eyes; Little Brown Jug; Chopsticks; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; William Tell Overture; Skip to My Lou; and more. Mel Bay | Banjo | $14.95 |
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First Lessons on Banjo is an ultra-easy instruction manual for beginning five-string banjo played in the three finger style in G tuning. It can be used by those with no previous experience with the banjo or music of any sort. It is so basic it can be used even by small children. The book features very detailed descriptions of even the most basic aspects such as wearing the picks properly, the correct picking motion, and noting the strings properly. These are aspects that are so basic most manuals skip over them. There are many detailed photos, several from the player's point of view, not from in front of the banjo. First Lessons on Banjo covers the most basic rolls, the Alternating Thumb Roll and two Forward Rolls, plus the three basic chords plus the relative minor chord. All musical examples are presented in tablature, with the melody notes in boldface type so the student knows which notes to emphasize. All arrangements include lyrics, which is very important to the novice who is trying to train the ear to hear the melody among the fill notes. Several tips and suggestions about the proper mental approach are included that will lead to playing by ear and arranging at an earlier stage in the student's development. There are also suggestions about developing the proper mental approach and about speed reading of tablature. These suggestions are not found in any other banjo instruction book. The 'finale' arrangement is Cripple Creek, a popular banjo standard that when mastered, should give the novice a great sense of accomplishment. The accompanying recording includes all tabbed examples, with the rhythm instruments and lead banjo in separate channels. The songs are played at three tempos, the first tempo VERY slow, then a medium tempo version, and finally at performing speed with guitar, mandolin and bass accompaniment. The up- tempo accompanied versions are all together at the end of the recording so it the final tracks be used as a listening recording. This also allows the student to play along with all the more interesting arrangements in sequence without skipping around the recording. Mel Bay | Banjo | $29.99 |
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The great sound of tenor banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites, Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment, basic melody and the popular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. This book/CD combo includes play-along practice tracks that speed up the learning process. It doesn't get any easier! Also available as a book/CD/DVD set. Mel Bay | Banjo | $14.95 |
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This is a book for genuine banjo lovers. Full of beautiful photos and hand-sketched tabs, this highly acclaimed text presents a systematic method for playing the unique "frailing" banjo style. "Old-time mountain banjo" is taught with clarity and expertise. In tablature only. The compact disc is in split-track format, allowing the student to play along with the old-time string band or the frailing banjo parts. It also includes Eric Muller's concise teaching. Mel Bay | Banjo | $44.95 |
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This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning, it shows basic chords, includes instructions for tuning and positioning, and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming. Companion play-along CD, VHS video, and DVD are also available. Mel Bay | Banjo | $9.95 |
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This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning, it shows basic chords, includes instructions for tuning and positioning, and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming. This package includes the companion CD, which is in stereo play-along format and contains each song from the book, along with tuning instructions. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning, it shows basic chords, includes instructions for tuning and positioning, and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming. This package includes the companion DVD video featuring Joe Carr teaching simple chords, strums, and songs. An ideal beginner's course for 5-string banjo (concert C tuning). Mel Bay | Banjo | $29.95 |
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A good beginner's text showing tuning, basic chords, and songs to sing and strum. Companion play-along CD is available. Standard banjo tuning. Mel Bay | Banjo | $7.95 |
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This beginner's text for the four-string tenor banjo shows tuning, basic chords, and songs to sing and strum. This title is available as a book alone or as a set with its companion play-along CD. Written in standard tenor banjo tuning (CGDA) in standard notation only with chord symbols and lyrics. Mel Bay | Banjo | $27.95 |
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Long-time banjo picking ace Alan Munde brings his considerable banjo arranging skills to some of the most played sons in the bluegrass tradition. In these stylistic revealing arrangements, running from straightforward roll approach to the delicately beautiful melodic fingerings, Munde lets the melody of each piece stand out to its fullest. Great Picking Tunes for Banjo includes all-time winners Red Wing, Turkey in the Straw, Arkansas Traveler, Down Yonder, and Home Sweet Home, bluegrass favorites Blackberry Blossom, Cumberland Gap, Black Mountain Rag, John Hardy, and Bury Me Beneath the Willow, fiddle favorites Whiskey Before Breakfast, Flop-Eared Mule, Boston Boy, St. Anne’s Reel, and 8th of January, plus a host of other jam session standards. In tablature only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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The full title of this book is - A Manual On How To Play The 5 String Banjo For The Complete Ignoramus. This book is designed for those of you who fall easily into the ignoramous category when it comes to music. It is meant for those with no pitch, no rhythm, no sense of hearing and no talent. With this book anyone can become a fine banjo picker in a short period of time. Includes CD to enable you to hear what the tunes should sound like. Pembroke | Banjo | $49.95 |
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This is a complete five-string banjo course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. Learn to play the basic strums, chords, banjo techniques and many folk songs. You will learn how to read music as well as tune the banjo to G, C and D tuning. There is a fingering chart to help you find notes on the first four strings in all three tunings. Alfred | Banjo | $17.50 |
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This book is designed to aid the novice attempting to learn the 5-string banjo using 3-Finger Style, where the strings are picked by three fingers (thumb,index and middle) of the right hand. Upon completing this volume, you will have learned how to combine left-hand notes with right-hand patterns so as to perform bluegrass style solos and back-up. You will also have the foundation needed to explore other styles of music, such as blues and jazz. No prior knowledge of music or any musical instrument is needed to learn from this method. Enough detail is given to allow the beginner to fully grasp each concept. In addition, exercises are designed to facilitate a gradual increase in the student’s understanding and dexterity. When a new concept is presented for the right hand, the left hand performs previously learned tasks. Likewise, a new left-hand technique is demonstrated with familiar right-hand patterns. This instructional technique is used throughout the text. Mel Bay | Banjo | $39.95 |
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The Complete Guide to Learning Irish The Tenor Banjo By Gerry O ’Connor Book An A to Z guide to mastering the Irish tenor banjo from Ireland ’s foremost exponent of the instrument.Suitable forboth the beginner and the more advanced player,as this bookalso includes 30 well-known Irish tunes with tablature Walton | Banjo | $34.90 |
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The Complete Guide to Learning Irish The Tenor Banjo By Gerry O ’Connor Book /CD An A to Z guide to mastering the Irish tenor banjo from Ireland ’s foremost exponent of the instrument.Suitable forboth the beginner and the more advanced player,as this bookalso includes 30 well-known Irish tunes with tablature. Walton | Banjo | $59.95 |
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Jigs and Reels 5 String Banjo By Walter Kaye Bauer. Published by Ashley 50 jigs, reels, hornpipes, and characteristic dances, including: Rocky Road to Dublin, Belles of Edinboro, Fireman's Reel, Kitty O'Niel, Paddy Whack, and others. With chord names. Lewis | Banjo | $11.95 |
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This collection presents exact tablature transcriptions for all of the banjo solos and selected banjo backups from the 2001 IBMA Instrumental Album of the Year, Knee Deep in Bluegrass—eleven pieces in all. The featured artists are Terry Baucom, Joe Mullins, Alan Munde, Sammy Shelor, Tony Trischka, Scott Vestal, and Pete Wernick. Lyrics are shown for each song with the exception of instrumentals. In addition to the text notes from the AcuTab editors, you will also find quotes from the various pickers with their comments and remembrances of the tunes or the recording. Mel Bay | Banjo | $44.95 |
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Mel Bay's 2000 Banjo solo anthology presents 40 challenging pieces by many of the world's finest banjoists, including Scott Vestal, Tom Hanway, Terry Baucom, Alan Munde, Bill Evans, Brad Leftwich, Sammy Shelor, Randall Morton, Jack Hatfield, Janet Davis, and many others. This generous collections is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced 5-string banjo player. All of the pieces are written in tablature, and some also include notation and/or chord symbols. A biographical sketch of each performer is an added feature. A set of two companion stereo CD's is included, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. Join with Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in celebrating the new millennium with music! Mel Bay | Banjo | $49.95 |
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A bluegrass/country supplement to the Hal Leonard Banjo Method Book 2. 16 songs, including: Abilene • I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry • Jambalaya (On The Bayou) • and more Hal Leonard | Banjo | $15.95 |
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A treasure trove of Anglo-Celtic music adapted to the 5-string banjo. Music of the British Isles for Banjo provides material for banjo players to expand beyond the confines of the key of G major – playing in different keys while retaining G major tuning. There is a section where each tune is arranged in more than one key – either in tow or three different keys. It teaches the student not to rely on the 5th string while providing fresh insight into the uses of the 5th string capo. Also exposes the player to ancient modal scales as well as the more modern Major/Minor scales. All tunes are presented in the perpetual motion so they may be viewed as limbering-up exercises for the fingers. On the accompanying CD the tunes are played much slower than normal in order for the student to better grasp the material. In tablature only. Product Number: 96574BCD Format: Book/CD Set ISBN13: 9780786627837 Date Published: 6/29/2009 Mel Bay | Banjo | $31.95 |
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This book and two CD set is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche’, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. The book contains 2 lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general clawhammer skills. The advanced version will require more time and finesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include less than intuitive ways of playing some passages. Mel Bay | Banjo | $54.95 |
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This book presents 31 of the most-loved old-time gospel songs arranged in the three-finger style, complete with musical notation, banjo tablature, chords and lyrics. Each song is presented first as a beginner-intermediate arrangement, played in the first position in Scruggs style. Most songs are then presented in an up-the-neck arrangement. The CD features five-string banjo solos played in three-finger style and accompanied by guitar, mandolin and bass. This is a split-track recording, the lead banjo is on one channel and the accompaniment instruments on the other. The CD can be used as a solo recording, a teaching recording or a play-along recording. Mel Bay | Banjo | $19.95 |
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The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality CD is now available for banjo! This book/CD pack can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. You'll learn all the basics: songs, chords, and melodies; pinching, rolling, and picking; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and much more! Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of banjo music! Over 90 great songs and examples with full-demo tracks. Hal Leonard | Banjo | $19.95 |
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For plectrum of five-string banjo (C tuning), this text is the famed Mel Bay system for melody chord performance. In notes and tablature. Mel Bay | Banjo | $24.95 |
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Progressive Banjo Chords [69379] BEGINNER TO ADVANCED Contains all the chords you need to play any style of music. All chord types are demonstrated with chord progressions and solos along with essential information on transposing, music theory and chord substitution. Suitable for both 4 string and 5 string banjo. This manual comes with a CD with recordings of all examples and exercises contained in the book.(96 pages) by Peter Gelling Koala | Banjo | $36.95 |
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For Beginners A great introduction to the world of Banjo playing.Includes melody and chord playing,rolls,picking and strumming techniques and an introduction to more complex bluegrass playing.You do not have to read music to use this book. Koala | Banjo | $29.95 |
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Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. The banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. The bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a new dimension to the ragtime feeling. Mel Bay and Roy Smeck have teamed together in arranging a variety of Scott Joplin and some original rags. All of the music contained herein can be played by tenor, plectrum, or 5-string banjo. It is with great pleasure that we present the joyful sound of Ragtime Banjo! Standard notation only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $14.95 |
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The banjo is an instrument with a flavor and character all its own. It is a "homegrown" American instrument and the various styles of banjo music reflect periods in this country’s history. Riverboat Banjo is a glimpse into one such period. The songs are arranged to recapture the vitality and happiness found in the music played on riverboats. The songs, arranged for solo and accompaniment, may be played by tenor, 5-string or plectrum banjo. The style of banjo music contained in this book is quite infectious. Standard notation only Mel Bay | Banjo | $14.95 |
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This book presents more than 70 tunes in the unique highly developed clawhammer style known as "Round Peak" -named after the Blue Ridge Mountain, North Carolina community where it originated. While not intended for the absolute beginner, this book will benefit players at various experience levels. Tunes in the book are organized according to the specific banjo tuning used, with A and D tunings most prominent. Much of the book's commentary and the included CD recording is directed towards the fretless variant of the 5-string banjo but as these tunes are written in standard 5-string banjo tablature, they can most definitely be played on the more common fretted instrument. Includes tune lyrics and extensive historical and biographical notes plus technical tips and a discography. Written in 5-string banjo tablature only. Mel Bay | Banjo | $44.95 |
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The Simple Rhythmatician (Trombone/ Baritone B.C./ Bassoon) by David Newell The Simple Rhythmatician is a breakthrough in the study of rhythm - guaranteed to produce rhythmically confident and independent musicians! APPLY rhythm theory through performance. REINFORCE and assess progress with rhythm worksheets. HAVE FUN composing original rhythms and tunes! The Simple Rhythmatician will have your students playing in cut time without confusion from the very first page of the book! The focus is 100% on rhythm - no new technical challenges are presented. Students will become confident performers in multiple time signatures, opening up a whole new world of repertoire. Students are ready to begin The Simple Rhythmatician when they are secure in the performance of eighth notes in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time. The Simple Rhythmatician can be used in conjunction with ANY beginning band method Kjos | Banjo | $12.95 |
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Alan Munde has long been a major artist in the 5-string banjo world. Here for the first time, is the book/cd combination of Alan's unaccompanied playing from his popular Solo Banjo project. The book contains entire as- played-by versions with many variations of 12 bluegrass standards and 3 Munde originals including the popular Peaches and Cream in harmony! Mel Bay | Banjo | $29.95 |
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Gerry O'Connor and David McNevin are two of the finest banjo players in Irish traditional music, and this book is the most comprehensive collection of banjo tunes currently available. Available as a book alone or as a book and CD version Walton | Banjo | $29.00 |
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Gerry O'Connor and David McNevin are two of the finest banjo players in Irish traditional music, and this book is the most comprehensive collection of banjo tunes currently available. Available as a book alone or as a book and CD version Walton | Banjo | $59.00 |
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Fischer | Banjo | $39.95 |
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The recordings of the Fuzzy Mountain String Band showcase old-time music at its best - full of energy and fine musicianship. This collection makes a wonderful introduction to American old-time music and presents a diversity of sounds and moods. Arranged especially for the banjo, great care was taken to represent the melodies as closely as possible while maintaining accessibility. Written in tablature only. All of the tunes in the book are included on the CD. These arrangements are in 3-finger style rather than clawhammer style. Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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Transcribed for banjo from the Rounder recording by The Highwoods String Band titled Feed Your Babies Onions. Written in banjo tablature with chords, performance notes, and lyrics provided for many of the tunes. Mel Bay | Banjo | $31.95 |
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This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major, seventh, minor, diminished, and augmented, with relative minor I, IV, and V7 chords al fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also applicable to the tenor mandola, which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to 17.5" by 11.75". Also suitable for mandola. Mel Bay | Banjo | $7.95 |
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This picture/diagram chord book shows all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. For all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords there is a photo of the fingering on the banjo fretboard and a diagram. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. The introduction discusses how to hold the banjo, tuning (low to high C- G-D-A), and more. Also suitable for mandola. Mel Bay | Banjo | $7.95 |
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Handy, pocket-sized instructional book which contains a wealth of information on chords, songs, and playing techniques. Each book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for each instrument. The Tenor Banjo Pocketbook does not have tablature. Mel Bay | Banjo | $2.95 |
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50 Tunes Volume 1 for Banjo is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the banjo. The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. Though many parts are arranged in standard "Scruggs" style, some are arranged in frailing or "clawhammer" style, and many are arranged in "melodic" style. Where "Scruggs" style is considered, "less melody/more finger roll pattern," melodic style, as the name implies, is "more melody/less finger roll pattern." Clawhammer style uses no finger roll patterns; instead, it is made up of a melody within a strumming rhythm pattern. Clawhammer is considered a "self-accompaniment" style. Companion CD’s included Mel Bay | Banjo | $54.95 |
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WITH MY BANJO ON MY KNEE - THE MINSTREL SONGS OF STEPHEN FOSTER arranged by Daniel Partner, with historical notes by Edwin J. Sims Book/CD Pack. Here are some of the first and most popular songs ever written for banjo. Fascinating historical notes accompany this collection, describing the meaning of the songs, their place in history, the significance of the musicians who first performed them, and Foster himself, America's first professional songwriter. The complete original lyrics of each song and an extensive bibliography are included. The CD contains recordings of each arrangement performed on solo minstrel banjo. 16 of Stephen Foster's pre-Civil War songs arranged for minstrel banjo, some of the first and most popular songs ever written for banjo. CD contains recordings of each arrangement performed on solo minstrel banjo and 12 tracks of banjo with bone accompaniment. Note/tab. Centerstream | Banjo | $39.95 |
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This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument. Mel Bay | Banjo | $19.95 |
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This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument. The companion DVD video is included (The DVD teaches through Lesson 22.). Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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Many musicians, including some that are technically quite advanced, never break away from the printed page to learn by simply listening and re-creating. The common name for this process is "playing by ear". With some basic guidelines, any musician with rudimentary skills can teach himself or herself to play by ear, adding a new dimension to their playing skills. This book teaches the 5-string banjoist to listen and play solos and chord progressions by ear, providing essential ear training and techniques needed to participate in jam sessions of all types! Chapters include: Learning Chord Progressions by Ear; Faking a Solo; Playing the Melody by Ear; and Using Licks. Written in tablature only. The companion recording is in split-track format with the melody track on the left and the rhythm on the right. Mel Bay | Banjo | $34.95 |
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This straightforward, easy-to-learn method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. The stereo play-along CD features Janet Davis' teachings and lively banjo performance. Mel Bay | Banjo | $17.95 |
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