There aren't many banjos players more widely heard, or who have performed before more people, than Ron Block. Working with Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1991, Ron's distinctive banjo sound has become nearly as much a part of the group sound as Alison's voice. Ron has taught in a limited number of worshops, but this is his first instructional DVD of any kind, offering a detailed look at his unique approach to the banjo. This 2 DVD release from AcuTab begins with Ron explaining how he learned, and what resources have been useful to him, plus how he looks at both left and right hand patterns. AcuTab's John Lawless leads him through a discussion of several topics, including tone production, Ron's use of bends and chokes, how he arranges solos, and improvisation. Ron goes into great detail about his practice routine, showing examples of exercises and drills he uses to stay in shape. He discusses how to use a metronome in your practice, with several examples. He also describes a number of guitar techniques and concepts which have informed his banjo playing, such as working within 'boxes,? or blocks of frets, and learning to visualize and play scales and patterns both vertically and horizontally. The meat of the DVD is in the songs Ron teaches, which are played in a number of keys and tunings. You'll learn Cluck Old Hen, Tiny Broken Heart, Man Of Constant Sorrow, I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers, Everytime You Say Goodbye, Bright Sunny South, My Poor Old Heart and Smashville. Each song is played with a band before Ron breaks it down lick by lick, and is then shown (medium and slow) in a split screen orientation. Three screen orientations are available for the split screen sections, based on whether the left or right hand is of greater interest - or seeing them both at equal size. Two audio mixes are available for the band sections: normal, and banjo-heavy. 3 hours and 45 minutes on 2 DVDs, with tab booklet. / Banjo (5 Cordes) / 225 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / 2-Dvd Set - Format: 7,5 X 5,25

Par STEWART RON. Ron Stewart a émergé ces dernières années comme l\'un des banjos les plus admirés et influents joueurs dans la musique bluegrass. Son style - presque sans effort - fluide est exposée dans ce DVD, où Ron traite ses pensées sur de nombreux aspects du banjo de niveau professionnel jouant - comme le trouver et jouant la mélodie sur une mélodie vocale et positionnement/adaptation de la main droite pour le ton meilleur. John Lawless de AcuTab héberge le DVD qui est d\'intérêt et de grande valeur aux joueurs de tous les niveaux de compétences ou d\'expérience. Les joueurs de début et d\'interediate pourront apprendre plusieurs de la mélodie et aussi profiter de descriptions de Ron de trouver la mélodie. Les joueurs plus avancés peuvent aborder certains des airs plus sévères, mais peuvent apprendre beaucoup de simplement regarder et écouter ton fabuleux de Ron ! Ron a aussi illustre et enseigne un certain nombre de chansons, qu\'il a enregistré. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Bluegrass - Methods / Méthode / Banjo à 5 Cordes

En Caroline du nord est appelé à juste titre de la production de certains des meilleurs joueurs de banjo dans la musique traditionnelle du Sud. Au sein de ce DVD, Bob Carlin, un des sélecteurs plus accomplis de l'Etat, enseigne certains de vieux airs plus aimés du Time Music. Beaucoup de ces pièces Bob appris de première main, assis aux pieds de musiciens maîtres n'est plus avec nous. D'autres ont pris des années Carlin à déchiffrer de vieux enregistrements. Un DVD couvre le Piémont et Western montagnes chaque chanson est joué à un rythme modéré et ensuite ventilé, section par section, de mettre en évidence cruciales techniques de main gauche et droite. Tablature pour chaque pièce est également inclus. / Banjo (5 Cordes)

The Ultimate Banjo Songbook is packed with 26 classic Banjo songs arranged for 5-string Banjo. Includes standards from all genres including Bluegrass Jazz Ragtime Rock 'n' Roll Pop and Swing.Arranged by Janet Davis this book is designed for use by Banjo enthusiasts of all skill levels. By featuring multiple versions of each song the book provides valuable material for the beginner to advanced player. The package also includes 2 CDs that contain demos for listening and playing along.

A superb instructional text for five-string Banjo dealing with the 5th through the 22nd fret. Included are chapters on roll patterns chords songs licks chord progressions arranging songs improvising melodic style chromatic style chromatic style back-up and much more! Also included is an abundance of great Janet Davis solo tabs. Written in tablature.The extended play audio recording contains 144 tracks in stereo toaccompany the book. Listen and play along with Janet Davis as she explains and plays each exercise. Includes access to online audio and video.

Over 190 licks and picking patterns at your fingertips for the 5-string banjo! Quickly and easily select picking patterns by chord to substitute in songs you already play or combine patterns of your choice to create your ownarrangements. The licks are organized and grouped by type use and by chord for on the spot improvising arranging and for changing a song you already know to make it 'yours!' This easy to follow Picking Patterns Chartincludes: traditional bluegrass licks and popular variations roll patterns and variations melodic style patterns common up the neck licks back up licks and moveable patterns for any chord 'famous' patterns by chord licksidentified from songs moveable patterns by shape licks for specific chords pick up notes to begin a song and popular endings. This easy to follow layout is organized for study as well. Students who follow this chart inorder from the first lick to the last will find that it also teaches ?lick? theory as it pertains to the identification development and applications of licks in a brief easy to understand method. A suggested exercise on howto improvise completes the chart. This chart fills a gap in understanding and applying banjo licks for all level players. It builds on the knowledge base of 5-string banjo students with an easy to follow layout by patterntype and technique. . . AND is fun and easy to use! For all levels especially the intermediate player Standard G tuning Key of G.

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach pour le Banjo est une collection de certaines des pièces les plus connus de Bach, transcrits pour le banjo à cinq cordes. Plusieurs pièces apparaissent dans la tablature pour banjo avec une seconde partie pour guitare : Inventions 1, 8, 13 et 14 - mars - Menuet en G - Polonaise en sol mineur - Menuet en sol mineur - et Musette. D'autres apparaissent dans la notation et de tablature pour banjo solo : prélude de No.III de la Partita pour violon Solo - Bouree II à IV Suite pour violoncelle Solo - Menuets I and II de II Suite pour violoncelle Solo - Courante de Suite je pour violoncelle Solo - Gavotte en Rondeau de No.III de la Partita pour violon Solo - et prélude de Suite je pour violoncelle Solo. Enfin, Bauerntanz est offert en duo banjo en tablature seulement. Ces transcriptions sont issues les enregistrements ' The Banjo classique ' et ' Bach sur le Banjo ' qui prennent des pièces classiques de Bach vers de nouveaux sommets. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Baroque - Solos / Tablatures / Banjo Tablatures à 5 Cordes

Par LEE DREW ANDREWS. La première Jam série a été créée pour donner aux enfants et débutants de tous âges un livre de mélodies simples, communs à apprendre. Elles sont \' Jam \'tunes dans les styles de musique Bluegrass Old Time. Tous les livres de cette série sont écrites dans les mêmes clés - ils peuvent tous être joués ensemble sans problème. Si vos amis ou la famille qui joue de la guitare, mandoline, banjo, ukulélé, dulcimer ou Dobro ensemble, s\'emparer de ces livres et démarrer le brouillage. Improvisation - une autre idée derrière écrit la série Jam première était de fournir un certain nombre d\'airs qui étaient faciles à apprendre, mais qui sont aussi un grand pour commencer à travailler sur l\'improvisation. Chaque livres offrent la mélodie pour cet instrument particulier ainsi que les accords de recul pour un autre instrument de vous accompagner. Chaque chanson est représentée dans l\'onglet, notation et symboles de la corde. Le CD qui l\'accompagne a deux pistes pour chaque chanson. Le premier jouant la chanson avec la ligne de la mélodie, la deuxième piste offre seulement la sauvegarde afin que vous puissiez jouer la mélodie dessus ou même improviser... / Niveau : Débutant / Bluegrass - Improvisation / Tablatures / Banjo Tablatures à 5 Cordes

The world of melodic jazz Banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included areover 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string Banjoist can benefitfrom the information contained in this breakthrough volume whether they aspire to jazz or just want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the Banjo.Starting with basic intervals 'Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo' shows the structure of all basic chord types and qualities and matches these to the scales that generate them. The book's basic concept model is to treat the five-string Banjo'spotential in an inclusive technical context so that the student can make use of open and fifth strings to create a smooth legato style. Each of the 90+ exercises are recorded with a metronome and progress to 16 additional examplesof original jazz phrases in a variety of keys. Topics include functional major and minor key harmony diminished and augmented scales and how they are used and the integration of altered scale substitutes in the art of jazzimprovisation. It stresses listening and learning in a logical structured manner with an example of a daily practice plan.The unique emphasis of the book is on the fingerings which make the instrument work for youtechnically and thus open up added possibilities for the development of a student's personal style. This long-awaited volume will surely bring new focus and perspective to any Banjo style and will be a classic reference for manynew generations of Banjoists. Includes access to online audio.

Now on DVD. Having trouble with Banjo? Want to play songs that sound like something? Want to play songs your friends might recognize? Songs that aren't so darn fast? Banjo For Misfits is what youneed.Designed especially for adults. Uses basic licks to play great arrangements. Basic chording explained. No Tab.Includes: Boil Them Cabbage Down I Saw the Light Worried Man Do Lord and Two-DollarBill. (1 hour 50 minutes)

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. •

Just for Fun: Christmas Banjo contains over 40 classic Christmas songs. Most of the songs in the book feature three arrangements: the melody in notation and TAB, an easy rhythm option with a simple rhythm pattern and chords, and an intermediate-level rhythm option written in full notation and TAB. The intermediate rhythm option often combines full melody and chords, making it perfect not only for accompanying a singer and but also for solo performances for friends, family, and recitals. There's even a banjo chord dictionary in the back of the book. Plus, this book correlates to the matching guitar, ukulele, and mandolin editions, so you can have family Christmas jams and sing-alongs. / Banjo

This complete guide to learning the tenor banjo was written by acclaimed author and musician Fred Sokolow. If features popular songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead playing in Dixieland retro swing and Irish music. It includes demonstration audio tracks for all the examples in the book. Songs include: Ain't She Sweet ? Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home ? Down by the Riverside ? The Irish Washerwoman ? St. Louis Blues ? Sweet Georgia Brown ? When the Saints Go Marching In ? Yes Sir That's My Baby ? and more.