Gospel Songs for Banjo Made EasyGospel Songs for Banjo Made Easy is a collection of gospel favorites arranged for bluegrass 5-string banjo. The arrangements stay true to the classic three-finger Scruggs style techniques with the melody skillfully woven in. On the 68-track downloadable online audio, Ross plays each song at three speeds with a rhythm track for each song to practice along with. The tab is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes. Chord charts for each song are also provided to give instruction on how to play through the songs using only the chords Ross also writes out tips and suggestions for each song, which is not normally seen in song books. This should give you a significant head start by having the most challenging spots pointed out to you before you even get started. In Gospel Songs for Banjo Made Easy. Ross Nickerson brings all his knowledge from years of teaching privately and writing books to help you learn these fun to pick classics, the EASY way! |
Contents
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How to Read Tablature | 4 |
Learning the Chords to Each Song | 6 |
More on Learning the Chords and Memorizing | 7 |
Tips for Learning Each Song | 8 |
Advice on Using the CD and the Rhythm Tracks | 9 |
Ill Fly Away | 10 |
Cryin Holy | 12 |
Are You Washed in the Blood? | 16 |
Old Time Religion | 18 |
Keep on the Sunny Side | 19 |
Soul of Man Never Dies | 20 |
Workin on a Building | 22 |
Amazing Grace | 23 |
Swing Low Sweet Chariot | 24 |
Wayfaring Stranger | 26 |
Jesus Loves Me | 13 |
This is my Fathers World | 14 |
I Am a Pilgrim | 15 |
Do Lord | 28 |
About the Author | 31 |
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