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

A terrific lesson specifically devised for Banjo players that wish to sing and accompany themselves in the clawhammer style featuring Grammy-winning performer Cathy Fink.Starting with easy songs Cathy shows how to find the right key for your voice use the capo play a simple accompaniment and pick out scales and melody notes within the chords. You'll discover how to embellish your tunes with slides hammer-ons pull-offs and other important tricks that will add drive and complexity to your performances.Cathy also introduces some more advanced techniques and different tunings including double thumbing old-time modal sounds waltz time and a superb showcaserendition of Oh! Susanna that combines them all!

Ten Christmas favorites are presented in exciting arrangements by Banjo virtuoso Todd Taylor in this collection which is both challenging and fun to play. The music is arranged at an intermediate to advanced level and is in standard G tuning. Includes a CD so you can listen to hear how the Banjo should sound and then play along with the note-for-note tablature provided for each song.

Par CARR JOE. This handy DVD takes the banjo student through all the basic banjo chords then moves into some advanced voicings. Chords are shown in all keys. Chords include major 7, minor 7, 6, minor 6, 9, diminished, augmented and many more. DVD format makes navigating easy. This product now available as a video download through Mel Bay On Demand. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Chord Book / Accessoire / Banjo à 5 Cordes

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 arepresented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationshipto the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. •

Today's foremost player of the melodic Clawhammer Banjo presents a comprehensive guide to the instrument the style its heritage and culture complete with a supporting CD.Learn to play authentic versions of Appalachian fiddle tunes string band tunes New England hornpipes Irish jigs Scottish reels and much more. The arrangements showcase the unique styles of many important contemporary players and are presented alongside chapters detailing basic and advanced playing techniques as well as over 70 musical illustrations historical notes and period photos.A truly wide-ranging guide to this wonderfully characterful and exciting genre of music rich inhistorical detail and with every technique and tune you'd ever need to know!