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.

A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method has proven to work time and again and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs updated lessons and much more.Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here including:Scruggs tunersReading music and TabChordsRight hand rollsLeft hand techniquesUnusual Banjo tuningsPicking exercisesAlong with information on how to play Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of theinstrument how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy. The accompanying CD features Scruggs himself playing and explaining over 60 examples.

An instructional video that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo(TM) program where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a banjo, this video assumes no prior experience. Using one tune, Spotted Pony, you are guided through the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. This video ends with a few tips and frequently asked questions and even a chance for YOU to play with the fiddle and guitar just like in a private jam session. If you have been looking for that one instructional recording to get you started, this is the one for you. If you already have many books or videos but still can't seem to get the basics, this is the one for you, too! A 2-page pamphlet is included. Picking up where Volume 1 left off, in Volume 2 you will learn to capo up to D tuning, review the basics of the Double Thumb Pony, then head off into the banjo world by learning to drop thumb, hammer-on, pull-off, and slide your way into the Full Blown Pony. Just as in Volume 1, you are guided through the chords, the scale, and then the individual notes of the tune as well as each of the techniques that make Old Time Southern Appalachian clawhammer banjo music as exciting as you have heard. Each technique is taught, then applied to the tune and repeated in easily learnable segments. This video even gives you a chance to play banjo with the fiddle and guitar just like in a real jam session. Booklet included. / Banjo (5 Cordes) / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / 2-Dvd Set - Format: 7,5 X 5,25

An instructional video that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string Banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning Dan presents abrief history of the 5-string Banjo then goes over the parts of the Banjo holding the Banjo right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger andthumb.Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo(TM) program where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a Banjo this video assumes no prior experience. Using one tune Spotted Pony youare guided through the chords the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. This video ends with a few tips and frequently asked questions and even a chance for YOU to play with the Fiddle and Guitar just like in a privatejam session. If you have been looking for that one instructional recording to get you started this is the one for you. If you already have many books or videos but still can't seem to get the basics this is the one for you too!A 2-page pamphlet is included.Picking up where Volume 1 left off in Volume 2 you will learn to capo up to D tuning review the basics of the Double Thumb Pony then head off into the Banjo world by learning to drop thumb hammer-on pull-off and slide your way into the Full Blown Pony. Just as in Volume 1 you are guided through the chords the scale and then the individual notes of the tune as well as each of the techniques that make Old TimeSouthern Appalachian clawhammer banjo music as exciting as you have heard. Each technique is taught then applied to the tune and repeated in easily learnable segments. This video even gives you a chance to play Banjo with theFiddle and Guitar just like in a real jam session. Booklet included.

Selected Banjo Tab Accurately Transcribed for Over 80 Tunes. This collection contains tab for Earl's banjo breaks, intros and tags, plus complete banjo instrumental transcriptions for over 80 tunes spanning his recording career. It also includes recording references and tuning and capo infofor each piece. The presentation of the songs follows the format in the world's best-selling banjo method, Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo. Songs include: Bugle Call Rag · Can the Circle Be Unbroken (Will the Circle BeUnbroken) · Duelin' Banjos · Foggy Mountain Breakdown · I'm Goin' Back to Old Kentucky · Lonesome Road Blues · My Little Girl in Tennessee · Nine Pound Hammer · Petticoat Junction · Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town · SteelGuitar Rag · When the Angels Carry Me Home · and many more.

With Online Audio-The traditional sound of the Banjo is well-suited to Christmas tunes lending them an authentic truly festive air. Christmas Songs For 5-String Banjo contains 20 well-loved songs forthe holiday season all arranged by the well-known composer performer and five-string Banjo specialist Janet Davis. Selections include material for various levels of ability and offer a variety of styles. This book isarranged in a tablature and lyric only format. Christmas Songs For 5-String Banjo contains the favourites Deck The Halls God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas Hark! The Herald AngelsSing It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Jingle Bells Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Joy To The World O Come All Ye Faithful and more.      This book comes with a companion online audio download. This is astereo recording which contains all the music in the book played slow and up-to-speed. The fast version also includes Guitar accompaniment.

Todd Taylor'S Most Requested Banjo Hits-10 songs from the world's fastest banjo player featuring Taylor's amazing renditions of well-known rock classics blues as well as many originals are included in this songbook: Back Home in Carolina • Banjo Blues • Six Guns • The Race Is On • Waterfall • Cork Swamp Blues • and more. Songs are presented in banjo tab. Online access to audio tracks of the songs in the book is provided.

With Online Audio-This collection includes 30 songs as played by the renowned old-time Clawhammer Banjo player Wade Ward. Written in Banjo tab these traditional pieces have here been given modern interpretations by Bob Carlinand Dan Levenson. The repertoire in Wade Ward Clawhammer Banjo Master is the perfect starting point for your journey through the world of old-time music. As such each piece is presented inmultiple arrangements both on the page and the accompanying audio. Available to download these recordings are for the most part played at a learning tempo and are close to the written notation but not exact in allcases. Songs include: Arkansas Traveler Chilly Winds Cindy Cluck Old Hen Peachbottom Creek Polly Put The Kettle On Sally Ann Shady Grove Silly Bill and more.

Teach Yourself Bluegrass Banjo. Teach yourself authentic bluegrass banjo with this book and CD pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more, as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The CD contains audio versions of the examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs. Written by Tony Trischka, one of the world's most innovative banjo players, who, throughout his career, has defied limitations while exploring a wide variety of genres.

This book and two CD combo is like having a friend show you all your favorite bluegrass songs. Bluegrass virtuoso Dennis Caplinger teaches you the techniques and concepts you need to start playing hot bluegrass banjo right away---all in the context of 16 classic bluegrass standards. The included CDs feature full explanations of all techniques and songs, and demonstrations of all the music examples. For each song there is a slow tempo demonstration, a complete demo track featuring a world-class bluegrass band, and a complete band track without banjo for you to play along with. Plus, with the included TNT software, you can slow tracks down, loop sections, and even change keys for ultimate usability. We've even included a short refresher course on music theory, and a banjo chord dictionary in the back of the book. 'With just a little guidance, you can be playing great bluegrass without spending years on boring exercises and scales.'- Making Music magazine / Banjo

The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and professional-quality backing tracks is now available for Banjo! This book and online audio pack can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the audio. You'll learn all the basics: songs chords and melodies; pinching rolling and picking; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and much more! Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of Banjo music! Over ninetygreat songs and examples with full-demo tracks.

Tony Trischka is one of the world's most innovative players as well as a historian of banjo styles and lore. In this DVD Tony Trischka teaches 11 classic pieces prime examples of banjo playing at its best.

A Complete Guide to the Basics-Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of banjo music! Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method and this DVD is designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and on-screen Banjo tablature so you can play all the music examples.Simply follow along with the music on the screen as you watch and listen to the teacher. This complete guide to the basics covers:songs chords and melodiespinching rolling and pickingplaying tips and techniquesmusic notationand much more.

Banjo Play-Along Volume 4-Banjo Play-Along Volume 4: Old-Time Christmas will help you play some of your favourite Christmas songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro. Just follow the Banjo tab listen to the demo track on the CD to hear how the Banjo should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and also is enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch.