Tony Trischka presents his groundbreaking guide to the melodic (chromatic) Banjo style made famous by the great Bill Keith. The technique allows the Banjo player to create complex note-for-note renditions of Bluegrass fiddle tunes as well as ornamenting solos with melodic fragments and motives. Along with a full step-by-step guide to developing the skills of the melodic style this book also featuresBill Keith's personal explanation of how he developed his formidable technique in his own words and music.37 tunes in tablature including a section of fiddle tunes.Interviews with the stars of te melodic style including Bobby Thompson Eric Weissberg BenEldridge and Alan Munde.A CD featuring Trischka himself with backing band demonstrating many of the fiddle tunes featured in the book.
