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

C Tuning - Concert Style. Par BRADBURY FRANK. This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Banjo à 5 Cordes et Plectre

Le Banjo Songbook ultime est emballé avec 26 chansons classiques arrangées pour banjo à 5 cordes Banjo. Comprend les normes de tous les genres, y compris Bluegrass, Jazz, Ragtime, Rock 'n Roll', Pop and Swing.Organisé par Janet Davis, ce livre est conçu pour être utilisé par des amateurs de banjo de tous niveaux. En mettant en vedette plusieurs versions de chaque chanson, le livre fournit un matériel précieux pour le débutant à joueur avancé. Le forfait comprend également 2 CDs qui contiennent des démos pour écouter et jouer le long. / Banjo

Par BAY WILLIAM. This handy book/DVD 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. DVD is 125 minutes. / Niveau : Débutant / Bluegrass and Country - Chord Book / Etude / Banjo à 5 Cordes

Tony Trischka. Une enquête approfondie sur les trois style doigt cueillette classiques au début des années 1900, styles transitoires des années 1930 et le Scruggs des années 1940 et au-delà. Comprend plus de 75 pâturin, Old-Time fiddle et airs classiques en tablature pour 5 cordes banjo. / Banjo / 144 pages / Partition

Par SEEGER MIKE. Ce 2ème volume se focalise sur les styles de la fin du 19ème au début du 20ème siécle. Dans chaque chapitre de ce DVD, Mike Seeger joue un morceau, commente son style et ses source puis vous explique en détails comment le jouer. 115 minutes, en anglais, livret en tabaltures inclus. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Méthode en anglais / Date parution : 2006-11-10/ Accessoire / Banjo