Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late yet the roots of Irish influence on American Banjo music extends right back to the 1840s when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd Banjo from Black American Banjo players and proceeded to perform 'jigs reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of theBanjo in America and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection the first of its kind. Early Irish-American Banjo is a solo instrumental collection writtenin standard notation plus 3 lines of tablature for the 5-string Banjo the 4-string tenor Banjo in standard tuning (CGDA) and for the Irish tenor Banjo in octave-mandolin tuning (GDAE low-to-high). Lyrics are not included in thisvolume.Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle.The audio recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop a leading performer of historical Banjo music.Rob performs fingerstyle with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings on a period-appropriate banjo in the old American tuning. This online recording is a treasure in itself.Tunes included: StPatrick's Day; Rocky Road To Dublin; Savourneen Deelish; McCormick Party Reel Sheridan's Hornpipe Connaught Man's Rambles and many others. Includes access to online audio.

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.

Introducing New T3N Harmonic Chimes-The definitive text on playing harmonics (chimes) on the 5-string banjo in G tuning! In addition to traditional chiming methods the author’s new T3N technique for creating banjo harmonics will add new dimensions to yourplaying. While particularly useful in the three-finger style T3N can be used in other banjo styles and on other stringed instruments. Most banjo players are familiar with playing open-string harmonics on the 5-string banjoover the 12th 7th and 5th frets or perhaps the 4th and 9th frets so that in typical G-tuning the open G-chord D-chord octave G-chord and B-chord notes are chimed. With the T3N technique presented in this book entire scalescan be chimed with other harmonic effects including choking and sliding possibilities! The first part of this book provides a review of traditional banjo harmonic chiming techniques while the second part explores theexciting new T3Napproach. Written in tablature only for 5-string banjo in GDGBD tuning.

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.

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

Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. The banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. The bright crispbanjo sound truly adds a new dimension to the ragtime feeling. Mel Bay and Roy Smeck have teamed together in arranging a variety of Scott Joplin and some original rags. All of the music contained herein can be played by tenor plectrum or 5-string banjo. It is with great pleasure that we present the joyful sound of Ragtime Banjo! Standard notation only.

Intermediate Banjo is great for banjo players who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. It covers many crucial topics like basic improvisation, moveable chords, playing up the neck, double stops, playing backup and vamping, and playing licks and fills. The book also includes a comprehensive breakdown of single-string and melodic style. Author and host Ned Luberecki's friendly, encouraging style on the accompanying video makes learning easy and fun. Featuring practice tips and other important topics for the aspiring banjo player, this book gives you all the tools to become a true banjoist! / Banjo

Bluegrass Banjo Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual insider to the resonator Banjo. This fantastic Chart is the perfect reference to any Banjo enthusiast.Bluegrass BanjoAnatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart includes a large diagram of the instrument detailed views of its components and descriptions of all the major parts explaining their functions.The dimensions ofthe WallChart are 89cm x 61cm.

A complete guide for beginner and advanced Banjo players! Written by Ken Perlman  Clawhammer Style Banjo is destined to become the handbook on how to play the Banjo. The style is easy to learn and covers the instruction itself basic right and left-hand positions simple chords and fundamental clawhammer techniques; the brush the 'bumm-titty' strum pull-offs and slides. For the advanced player there is instruction on more complicated picking double thumbing quick slides fretted pull-offs harmonics improvisation and more. The book includes more than 40 fun-to-playBanjo tunes.

Par TRISCHKA TONY. Ici est le livre de banjo plus complète jamais écrit. Tony Trischka et Pete Wernick a passé quatre ans des recherches, d'organiser et de fine tuning ce projet avec échelonnement des résultats : plus de 400 pages des entrevues, des mélodies, des photos et des analyse, couvrant tous les aspects du style trois doigts concevable. À tous les niveaux, les joueurs bénéficieront infiniment les informations recueillies ici. Bien que pas un livre d'instruction, en soi, ces pages contiennent une mine d'informations et de la musique. Cet ouvrage met l'accent sur les dix-huit banjoists qui ont apporté des contributions importantes à leur domaine, y compris le légendaire Earl Scruggs. Chaque chapitre contient une courte biographie, une longue entrevue, des photos illustratives (détaillant la position de la main, choix de placement et banjo de choix) et une sélection de leurs morceaux les plus connus en tablature (avec accompagnement analyses). / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Bluegrass - Transcribed Solos / Tablatures / Banjo Tablatures à 5 Cordes

Par CLOUD PATRICK. Le monde de l'isolation de banjo jazz mélodique est révélé dans cette méthode complète qui entraîne un étudiant d'intervalles de base avancées des concepts théoriques et enfin à une fondation solide jazz fondamentaux. Inclus sont plus de 90 exercices et écrits en doigtés tablature et de notation musicale standard des exemples qui montrent comment les échelles et les arpèges sont utilisés et comment elles s'appliquent aux réels jouant des situations. Chaque banjoist de cinq cordes peut bénéficier de l'information contenue dans le présent volume percée si elles aspirent au jazz ou simplement pour en savoir plus sur les possibilités et la structure du banjo. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Methods / Tablatures / Banjo Tablatures à 5 Cordes

Learning to play the 5-string Banjo is a highly rewarding experience but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing -fast!Full colour pictures clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice combine to make Start-Up 5 String Banjo do exactly what is says on the cover. You'll start off on the right trackand that makes everything else come more easily.Contents include:Tuning your banjoChord shapesReading tablatureBasic strum styleHammer ons andpull-pffsClawhammer styleDrop thumb frailingBluegrass styleA selection of timeless bluegrass and folk songs to play

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 withthe 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.

5-String Banjo Beyond Bluegrass-There's no getting away from it the 5-string banjo is about as American as apple pie. This poses something of a conundrum for those who love the instrument but don't wish to be confined to bluegrass music. My own motives forstraying musically were born out of necessity but now the enjoyment and exploration of new musical styles are what guides me. This book and accompanying online video are intended to help anyone who also wants to take their banjoplaying to new exciting places. Includes access to online video.