by Fred Sokolow. For 5 string banjo. Jazz and blues, g tuning. Level: Intermediate. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

By Alec Slater and Lisa Schmitz. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Archive Edition. Old Time. Intermediate. Book. 144 pages

Banjo (plectrum) - Beginning; Intermediate; Advanced

SKU: MB.93628

Chords, Saddle-stitched. All Styles. Book. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #93628. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93628).

ISBN 9781562223328. UPC: 796279002530. 8.75x11.75 inches. By Mel Bay.

For plectrum or five-string banjo C tuning , this text is the famed Mel Bay system for melody chord performance. In standard notation and tablature.

Banjo - Beginning

SKU: MB.20297M

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Chord, Banjo: Clawhammer, Country, Bluegrass. Photo Chords. Style. Book and online video. 52 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20297M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20297M).

ISBN 9780786691708. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This handy book/video set shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning GDGBD . The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. Includes access to an online 125 minute video.

Banjo (5-string) - Beginning; Intermediate; Advanced

SKU: MB.30629

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Left-Handed Instruction, Banjo: Clawhammer. Chord. Book. 52 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30629. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30629).

ISBN 9780786698639. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Designed for the left-handed banjo player, this handy book includes right-hand fingering photos, notation and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in each section. .

Banjo (clawhammer) - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.99246M

Composed by Ken Perlman. Perfect binding, Banjo: Clawhammer, Bluegrass. Method. Book and online audio. 200 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99246M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99246M).

ISBN 9780786690510. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

One of the worlds top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels, hornpipes, jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime, bluegrass, klezmer, blues, calypso, and a wide variety of national and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. Features 120 tunes along with numerous exercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature. Includes access to online audio featuring all tunes illustrated by author.

5-string banjo - Beginning

SKU: MB.21639M

Composed by Alan Munde. Squareback saddle stitch, Country, Banjo: 5-String, Bluegrass, Method. Modern Method. Style. Book and online audio. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #21639M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21639M).

ISBN 9780786693832. UPC: 786693835. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This method is designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied and beautiful musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the five-string banjo leading the student to an authentic understanding of the processes and techniques needed for creating music on the five-string banjo. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method is in tablature only. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo - Intermediate

SKU: MB.99126M

Saddle-stitched, Solos and Duets. Country. Book and online audio. 40 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99126M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99126M).

ISBN 9781513465791. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Provides the intermediate clawhammer 5-string banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addresses clawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning gCGCD , modified double C tuning eCGCD , G tuning GDGBD , A tuning aEAC#E , D tuning aDADE , and Double-D tuning drop 5th f#DADE . Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by Banjo Newsletter readers, Levenson advises the reader that the tablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to play the tune as you hear it, not slavishly as written. This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo (clawhammer) - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.20313M

Composed by Dan Levenson. Solos and Duets, Tunebooks, Wire bound, Banjo: Clawhammer, Tunebook. Banjo. Book and online audio. 248 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20313M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20313M).

ISBN 9780786687541. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book and extensive online audio recording is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. The book contains 2 lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general clawhammer skills. The advanced version will require more time and finesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include less than intuitive ways of playing some passages. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo - Beginning

SKU: MB.22257M

Composed by Dan Levenson. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: Clawhammer, Method, Children and Young Beginner, Banjo Clawhammer, Folk. First Lessons. Style. Book and online audio. 40 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #22257M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22257M).

ISBN 9780786692750. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Many folk banjoists draw influence from greats such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, The Weavers, Peter, Paul and Mary, and many others. These folk musicians traveled the country singing the folk songs that many of us now know, some of which are still played in jam sessions. First Lessons Folk Banjo is a great introduction to learning these types of folk songs on this wonderful instrument. Included are lessons on singing and playing backup with the banjo, strumming and picking exercises, and many classic folk songs. The music is written in tablature, and the book comes with accompanying audio. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.20595M

Composed by Alan Munde. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Solos and Duets, Bluegrass, Country, Tunebooks. Style. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20595M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20595M).

ISBN 9780786691296. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Long-time banjo picking ace Alan Munde brings his considerable banjo arranging skills to some of the most played songs in the bluegrass tradition. In these stylistic revealing arrangements, running from straightforward roll approach to the delicately beautiful melodic fingerings, Munde lets the melody of each piece stand out to its fullest. Great Picking Tunes for Banjo includes all-time winners Red Wing, Turkey in the Straw, Arkansas Traveler, Down Yonder, and Home Sweet Home, bluegrass favorites Blackberry Blossom, Cumberland Gap, Black Mountain Rag, John Hardy, and Bury Me Beneath the Willow, fiddle favorites Whiskey Before Breakfast, Flop-Eared Mule, Boston Boy, St. Annes Reel, and 8th of January, plus a host of other jam session standards. In tablature only. Includes access to online audio.

5-string banjo - Intermediate

SKU: MB.99480M

Composed by Pat Cloud. Banjo: 5-String, Jazz, Squareback saddle stitch, Country, Bluegrass, Style, Technique, Theory and Reference. Instructional method. Book and online audio. 106 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99480M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99480M).

ISBN 9780786690466. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

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 are over 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 benefit from 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 books basic concept model is to treat the five-string banjos potential 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 examples of 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 jazz improvisation. 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 you technically and thus open up added possibilities for the development of a students personal style. This long-awaited volume will surely bring new focus and perspective to any banjo style and will be a classic reference for many new generations of banjoists. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo - Beginning

SKU: MB.20993M

Composed by Eddie Collins. Squareback saddle stitch, Banjo: 5-String, Bluegrass, Method. Style. Book and online audio. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20993M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20993M).

ISBN 9780786694365. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book is designed to aid the novice attempting to learn the 5-string banjo using 3-Finger Style, where the strings are picked by three fingers thumb, index and middle of the right hand. Upon completing this volume, you will have learned how to combine left-hand notes with right-hand patterns so as to perform bluegrass style solos and back-up. You will also have the foundation needed to explore other styles of music, such as blues and jazz. No prior knowledge of music or any musical instrument is needed to learn from this method. Enough detail is given to allow the beginner to fully grasp each concept. In addition, exercises are designed to facilitate a gradual increase in the students understanding and dexterity. When a new concept is presented for the right hand, the left hand performs previously learned tasks. Likewise, a new left-hand technique is demonstrated with familiar right-hand patterns. This instructional technique is used throughout the text. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo - Advanced

SKU: MB.22069M

Composed by Alan Munde. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Bluegrass, Technique, Theory and Reference, Country. Style. Book and online audio. 64 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #22069M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22069M).

ISBN 9780786692378. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Arranging Tunes for Solo Banjo is designed to help players develop a solid understanding of arranging fundamentals for five-string solo banjo. In particular, this book takes an in-depth look at chord melody playing. Examples include popular melodies from the American song book in the keys of C, G and D. The book presents tools and techniques to help you create beautiful and intricate arrangements, with lessons on diatonic chords, altered chords, cycling techniques, and rhythmic variations. This introduction to arranging for the banjo will expand your knowledge of this instrument and its capabilities. Includes access to online audio.