Composed by Janet Davis. For 5-string banjo. Squareback saddle stitch. Beginning-Intermediate. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z. Composed by Ross Nickerson. Perfect binding. Encyclopedia. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99443M).

From 19th Century Banjo Publications. Composed by Rob MacKillop. Saddle- stitched. Book and online audio. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Banjo - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.20844

Composed by Tom Nechville. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Banjo: Clawhammer, Country, Bluegrass, Style, Technique, Theory and Reference. Methods. Book. 48 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20844. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20844).

ISBN 9780786684236. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Dynamics of Banjo Sound is an adventure into the many interrelated aspects of banjo sound. Banjo owners, players and repair people can benefit from the wealth of knowledge that Tom Nechville has put into this volume. The results of Nechvilles lifetime of banjo experimentation are compiled here in a clear, straightforward way. Tom offers setup secrets and common sense answers to your banjo questions to make your banjo sound and play the way you want it to.

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

With Online Audio. Composed by Tom Hanway. Perfect binding. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95759M).

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).

Introducing New T3N Harmonic Chimes. Composed by Christopher Rudy. Banjo: 5- String,Technique, Theory and Reference. Book. 36 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Composed by Tony Trischka. Wire bound. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99583M).

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.

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.

(The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play). Composed by Dan Fox and Dick Weissman. For Other Fretted. Banjo Method or Supplement; Book; CD; Method/Instruction. Alfred's Basic Banjo Library. Beginner. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Rob MacKillop. Saddle-stitched. Book and online audio. 60 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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

Composed by Bob Carlin and Dan Levenson. For banjo. Clawhammer Banjo Masters. Intermediate-Advanced. Book and Online Audio. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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.

C Tuning - Concert Style. Composed by Frank Bradbury. Squareback saddle stitch, Banjo: 5-String, Method, Classical. Style. Book and online audio. 128 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #93238M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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.

(Mastering Banjo). Composed by Ned Luberecki. For Other Fretted. Banjo Method or Supplement; Book; Digital Download; Method/Instruction; Software. Complete Method. Advanced. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Banjo (5-string) - Beginning

SKU: MB.21028M

Composed by Ross Nickerson. Saddle-stitched, Banjo: 5-String, Banjo 5-String, Children and Young Beginner, Solos and Duets, Tunebooks. Made Easy. Banjo. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #21028M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21028M).

ISBN 9780786689224. UPC: 786689226. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Fiddle Tunes for Banjo Made Easy is a collection of must-know, easy-to-learn bluegrass instrumental standards. Ross records each song at three speeds and also includes a rhythm backup track. The slow speed is ideal for hearing the notes clearly and being able to play along in rhythm; the medium speed is a perfect goal for the beginning and intermediate student while the faster speed demonstrates what the song can sound like with a hard, driving push. The tablature is large for ease of reading and includes accent marks for melody notes where needed. Ross also provides tips and suggestions for each song to save you valuable practice time. These are tips on the more challenging spots that Ross has learned firsthand from teaching these privately for many years. In addition, there is a whole page of instruction on learning the chords to the song, how to play the song using only the chords, chord charts written out for each song and tips for memorizing and playing without tab. Fiddle Tunes for Banjo Made Easy is not just another tab book; it covers all the bases and gives you a realistic balanced approach for learning the songs the EASY way. Includes access to online audio.

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. .

Composed by Rich Stillman. Squareback saddle stitch. Book and online audio. 92 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

(Intermediate Banjo). Composed by Ned Luberecki. For Other Fretted. Banjo Method or Supplement; Book; Digital Download; Method/Instruction; Software. Complete Method. Intermediate. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music

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.

Basic Banjo Chord Chart composed by Tina Tomlins. For banjo. Reference. Chords. Chord chart. Text Language: English. 2 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Composed by Alan Munde. For banjo. Perfect binding. Beginning-Intermediate. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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.