(Revised and Enhanced Edition) Written by Earl Scruggs. Instructional book and accompaniment CD for 5-string banjo. With introductory text. Series: Hal Leonard Banjo. 200 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Selected Banjo Tab Accurately Transcribed for Over 80 Tunes. By Earl Scruggs. Banjo. Bluegrass, Folk, Instruction. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: HL.1241

Flathead 5-String Banjos of the 1930s and 1940s. Reference. Guitar Reference. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.1241).

ISBN 9781574242461. UPC: 884088397791. 8.5x11.0x0.383 inches.

While Gibson produced literally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only a handful were made in the now most desirable configuration: the Original Flathead Five-String Mastertone. Since Earl Scruggs helped to make them the most sought-after banjos in the world over 60 years ago, these instruments have amassed a cult-like following. These particular banjos featured a completely innovative design when the Gibson Company introduced them around 1930. They have since become the benchmark in design, sound quality, and just sheer power among banjo players. They have therefore also become the inspiration for nearly every successful 5-string banjo that has been manufactured for the past five decades. Like Martin Dreadnaught and Fender Stratocaster guitars, the Gibson Mastertone Banjo has achieved an exalted status: It is appreciated far beyond its utilitarian purpose as a musical instrument, and considered a truly original American art form. The Mastertone design and style are instantly recognizable by musicians and music lovers around the world, even if imitated by other manufacturers. Of the 130 or so Original Flathead Five-String Mastertones known to exist, 19 of the absolute best are featured here. The Scruggs, Reno, Jenkins, Crowe, Osborne, Huber and Mills banjos are shown in all of their glory, with details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, bills of sale, factory shipping ledgers, and other ephemera relating to these rare and highly desirable instruments.

5-string banjo - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.20622M

Composed by Craig B. Dobbins. Saddle-stitched, Solos, Technique, Theory and Reference, Country. Style. Book and online audio. 48 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20622M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20622M).

ISBN 9780786695751. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book/audio set presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton, and guitarists Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Also includes the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001 Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith. Written in standard notation and tablature, with fingerings, chord diagrams, and performance notes; a discography is included for further listening.  Includes access to online audio containing performances of all the songs, and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. For intermediate to advanced level guitarists.