How To Play Banjo with CD composed by Larry McCabe. For banjo. This edition: Paperback. Instructional. Method. Book and CD. Text Language: English. 48 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Learn How to Pick the Bluegrass Way. Banjo. Instruction, Bluegrass. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. Published by Centerstream Publications

This is a complete five-string banjo course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. Learn to play the basic strums, chords, banjo techniques and many folk songs. You will learn how to read music as well as tune the banjo to G, C and D tuning. There is a fingering chart to help you find notes on the first four strings in all three tunings.

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.

By Drew Andrews. For Banjo 5 String. Chord Book. Children. Beginning. Book. 24 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Banjo. Bluegrass, Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. Published by Hal Leonard

Tenor banjo - Beginning; Intermediate; Advanced

SKU: MB.30627

Composed by Mel Bay. Saddle-stitched, Left-Handed Instruction. Chord. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30627. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30627).

ISBN 9780786698592. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This left-handed chord book includes pictures and diagrams for all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. Fingering photos and fretboard diagrams are presented for all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. The introduction discusses how to hold the banjo, tuning low to high C- G-D-A , and more. This book is also suitable for mandola.

(Lessons, Licks, Riffs, Songs and More). For Banjo. Banjo. Softcover Audio Online. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Banjo - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.20803M

Composed by Alan Munde. Squareback saddle stitch, Banjo: 5-String, Bluegrass, Method. Getting Into. Style. Book and online audio. 96 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20803M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20803M).

ISBN 9780786690916. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The Getting Into Bluegrass Banjo book and audio by Alan Munde is the accumulation of successful teaching concepts developed in his 40 plus years as a professional bluegrass musician and teacher. Munde presents a straight-forward and well-founded course of bluegrass banjo essentials. Designed for those who have never played a stringed instrument to those taking up bluegrass banjo as a second instrument. Includes access to online audio. Getting Started - Covers the parts of the banjo, hand positions, first picking patterns, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, exercise songs, ending with the professional sounding Levelland Mountain Breakdown. Review of Rolls, New rolls, and combinations of Rolls, with Examples - Offers the most used rolls in bluegrass banjo playing with often-played examples of each. The player learns many of the licks used in the style with an example of how to combine them to make a solo. Roll Logic - How to place a melody into the several different roll patterns. Tools and Techniques - Helps develop left hand techniques through the use of intervals of thirds and sixths.Creating Solos to Songs - At the heart of the book is this revealing section with many examples of how to create many, many solos to the song Jesse James.Songs - Put to use all you have learned on these great standards Ground Hog, Wildwood Flower two versions ,Nine Pound Hammer, Worried Man Blues, Lost All My Money, Old Country Church, Kneel at the Cross, and Train 45.

Starting Bluegrass Banjo. (The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Playing 5-String Bluegrass Banjo). For Banjo. Music Sales America. Folk. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 48 pages. Music Sales #OK65120. Published by Music Sales

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the 5-String Banjo. Composed by Morty Manus and Ron Manus. Banjo Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Teach Yourself Series. Book; Digital Download. 64 pages. Alfred Music #00-42730. Published by Alfred Musi

Tools, Techniques and Recipes for Playing Clawhammer Banjo. Banjo. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Tips, Tunes & Techniques). Composed by Wayne Erbsen. For Banjo. Spiral. Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Banjo Chord Dictionary. (Handy Guide). By Dick Weissman. For Other Fretted. Banjo Method or Supplement. Book. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Banjo. Reference. Softcover Video Online. 24 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications

Get a Better Grip on Neck Navigation!. Banjo. Scales, Instruction, Chords. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Saddle-stitched. Country. Book and online video. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30840M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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.

Wire bound. Exercises. Book/CD set. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #NGB1041. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

for 5-String or Plectrum Banjo - G and C Tunings. by Mel Bay. For Banjo (5 String & Plectrum). chord book. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

A Guide for the Claw-less!. Composed by Dan Levenson. Squareback saddle stitch. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20190M).

Banjo - Beginning

SKU: MB.21025M

Composed by Ross Nickerson. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Folk, Solos and Duets. Made Easy. Style. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #21025M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21025M).

ISBN 9780786691968. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twenty-four childrens favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Not only are these songs fun to play but from an instructional standpoint they are perfect for helping you develop the ability to bring out the melody in the bluegrass banjo style. Accenting the melody within the steady rhythmic roll of banjo playing is one of the biggest challenges facing banjo students and these familiar melodies are ideal for your development of that skill. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes, as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book. Childrens Songs for Banjo Made Easy also features instruction on learning the chords to each song, chord progression charts for each song, special learning tips for each arrangement, a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. Also, in the instructional section of the book Ross includes a page of suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Includes online access to a high quality studio recorded audio of all the songs played at three speeds and a bonus track of Ross performing.