Par SHERIDAN DICK. Play 47 Irish selections on the tenor banjo with this collection of reels, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, polkas

Here is a book of tunes from the Elizabethan era - the great period of English song - set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance, it is true, the songs of Shakespeare's day and the mountain banjo seem to be worlds apart. But the musical traditions are, in fact, related, as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes. As a result, Elizabethan tunes are a natural way to extend the mountain banjo repertoire for intermediate and advanced players. Their pedigree, their modal feel, the lilting rhythms, and the ease with which they can be adapted to the banjo argue the case. At the same time, they open the possibility for new sounds - in particular new rhythms - for the old instrument, pushing the banjo beyond unnatural limitations and giving it a new voice. Each section of the book is organized around a traditional mountain tuning, with a mountain song serving as a model of that tuning, illuminating the relationship between the two musical worlds. 'The Bard's Banjo? is the first banjo instruction book devoted to the repertoire of Elizabethan song. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title. / Banjo (5 Cordes) / 36 pages / niveau : Intermédiaire/Avancé / Partition - Format: 11 X 8,5

Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late yet the roots of Irish influence on American Banjo music extends right back to the 1840s when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd Banjo from Black American Banjo players and proceeded to perform 'jigs reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of theBanjo in America and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection the first of its kind. Early Irish-American Banjo is a solo instrumental collection writtenin standard notation plus 3 lines of tablature for the 5-string Banjo the 4-string tenor Banjo in standard tuning (CGDA) and for the Irish tenor Banjo in octave-mandolin tuning (GDAE low-to-high). Lyrics are not included in thisvolume.Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle.The audio recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop a leading performer of historical Banjo music.Rob performs fingerstyle with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings on a period-appropriate banjo in the old American tuning. This online recording is a treasure in itself.Tunes included: StPatrick's Day; Rocky Road To Dublin; Savourneen Deelish; McCormick Party Reel Sheridan's Hornpipe Connaught Man's Rambles and many others. Includes access to online audio.

This collection for the 5-string Banjo features a selection of well-known traditional Irish tunes along with a comprehensive scholarly treatise on the history techniques and etiquette of playing the Banjo in the Celtictradition. The Complete Book Of Irish

37 Traditional Songs & Instrumentals-Celtic Songs For The Tenor Banjo is an exciting collection drawn from the six Celtic nations of Ireland Scotland Wales Cornwall Brittany and the Isle of Man all expertly arranged for Tenor Banjo.Each traditional song is in both note form and tablature with chord symbols and diagrams that are large and easy to read. Lyrics and extra verses are included for many songs.

A collection of over 100 Celtic tunes from Scotland and Ireland arranged for the 5-string banjo. This book contains reels jigs marches stathspeys hornpipes and waltzes which are played for traditional dances throughoutScotland. All the tunes are played out of standard G tuning without the use of a capo. They will expand your repertoire and challenge your playing using a mixture of single string melodic and Scruggs style that will give both ofyour hands a good workout. This collection takes the banjo back to the music where Bluegrass and Old Time music has its roots. Although many tunes in this collection are going to be challenging to the beginner all levels ofplayer will gain from studying these tunes and adding them to their collection will enhance their ability and knowledge of the 5-string banjo. In tablature. •

This book is the ideal primer for anyone wishing to participate in an 'Irish session'. This musical gathering is apparently quite different than a blues jazz or bluegrass jam session in that it is customary at Irish sessions toplay in tight unison with the other musicians adapting appropriate tempos rhythms and ornaments in an attempt to fit in with the 'groove'. The 'Irish Session Tune Book' features 300 reels hornpipes polkas slides andslip-jigs written without chord symbols for the melody instruments commonly played in Irish Sessions. The author shares a wealth of melodies collected over the past 10 years the majority learned by ear at Irish sessions: fiddle accordion tinwhistle tenor banjo mandolin bouzouki etc. Authentic ornamentation is suggested for each tune with the admonition that ornamentation may vary from region to region and chorus to chorus.

Here is a book of tunes from the Elizabethan era?the great period of English song?set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance it is true the songs of Shakespeare?s day and the mountain banjo seem to be worldsapart. But the musical traditions are in fact related as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes. As a result Elizabethan tunes are a natural way to extend the mountain banjo repertoire for intermediateand advanced players. Their pedigree their modal feel the lilting rhythms and the ease with which they can be adapted to the banjo argue the case. At the same time they open the possibility for new sounds?in particular newrhythms?for the old instrument pushing the banjo beyond unnatural limitations and giving it a new voice. Each section of the book is organized around a traditional mountain tuning with a mountain song serving as a model of thattuning illuminating the relationship between the two musical worlds. ?The Bard?s Banjo? is the first banjo instruction book devoted to the repertoire of Elizabethan song. Free audio downloads are available for use with thistitle.

For Clawhammer Banjo-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 Basic Clawhammer Banjo. Innotation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.