PARTITIONS GRATUITES : BANJO
- Fingering included.

Composed by Ansel L. (Mike) Bailey. Banjo: 5-String, Squareback saddle stitch, Country, Bluegrass, Tunebook, Folk. Style. Book and online audio. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #93612M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Banjo. Bluegrass, Folk. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Ross Nickerson. Saddle-stitched. Made Easy. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Composed by Ross Nickerson. Perfect binding. Made Easy. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21026M).

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.

5-string banjo - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.20622M

Composed by Craig B. Dobbins. Saddle-stitched, Solos, Technique, Theory and Reference, Country. Style. Book and online audio. 48 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20622M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20622M).

ISBN 9780786695751. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book/audio set presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton, and guitarists Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Also includes the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001 Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith. Written in standard notation and tablature, with fingerings, chord diagrams, and performance notes; a discography is included for further listening.  Includes access to online audio containing performances of all the songs, and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. For intermediate to advanced level guitarists.