Banjo A to Z: Everything You Need to Play 5-string Banjo in Every StylePlay the 5-string banjo in virtually every musical situation now! Beginning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of styles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Banjo virtuoso and educator Dick Weissman leads musicians through every topic with easy-to-understand lessons and a CD that demonstrates each example and tune. Every player, from beginner through intermediate and up to professional, will enjoy exploring styles and expanding their repertoire with Banjo A to Z. All music is presented in standard notation and TAB. Special features: Techniques include the Seeger strum, hammer-ons, pull-offs, clawhammer strums, double thumbing, two- and three-finger picking, forward and backward rolls, bending, rasguado, and tremolo. * Styles include traditional, bluegrass, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, waltz, Irish, flamenco, calypso, reggae, South American, Middle Eastern, minstrel, and classical. * Learn effective ways to tune, use the capo, play melodically, and understand basic music theory. |
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| Title | Banjo A to Z: Everything You Need to Play 5-string Banjo in Every Style |
| Author | Dick Weissman |
| Publisher | Alfred Music Publishing, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0739052608, 9780739052600 |
| Length | 104 pages |
| Subjects | › › Music / Instruction & Study / General Music / Musical Instruments / Guitar |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |