Dvd Clawhammer Banjo Lesson 1

DVD-Celebrated folk music tutor Ken Perlman introduces this DVD that explores the heritage and techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo tradition. Beginning with a look at the brush-thumb technique Perlman uses his expert knowledge and experience to guide you through:Drop thumbingDouble thumbingDrop thumb anticipationSkipSingle-string brush-thumbingChords in double 'C' tuning.During the course of the tutorial all lessons are illustrated with authentic examples of traditional folk songs and Clawhammer favourites including The Meeting Of The Waters and Little Billy Wilson. By the end of the disc you will not only be fluent in a host ofClawhammer techniques but also have a repertoire of songs through which to master your Banjo chops all courtesy of one of the most acclaimed players of the style.

This book has been specially designed to introduce beginning Banjo players to the clawhammer style. First Lessons Clawhammer Banjo explains the basics of reading tablature right hand technique andother elements unique to clawhammer Banjo. Included are classic songs such as Little Brown Jug Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark Policeman and much more. Access to online audio is also included.

Saisissez votre banjo à cinq cordes et préparez-vous à frêle ! Bob Carlin commence à ground zero et couvre tous les éléments de base du style traditionnel clawhammer. Bientôt, vous allez apprendre tous les éléments essentiels nécessaires pour découvrir presque toute mélodie. / Banjo

Buzzard Banjo - Clawhammer Style. Provides the intermediate clawhammer (5-string) banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addresses clawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning (gCGCD), modified double C tuning (eCGCD), G tuning (GDGBD), A tuning (aEAC#E), D tuning (aDADE), and Double-D tuning drop 5th (f#DADE). Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by "Banjo Newsletter" readers, Levenson advises the reader that the tablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to "play the tune as you hear it, not slavishly as written". This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability. Includes access to online audio.

Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons Series-Virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and clawhammer Banjo player Steve Baughman shares 17 hymns and gospel songs arranged for solo Guitar in standard notation and tablature with video downloads available online for all songs. This rich collection features a variety of tunings background information technical tips and humorous asides.Songs include: 'At Calvary' 'Down by the Riverside' 'Fairest Lord Jesus' 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' 'It Is Well with My Soul' 'Just As I Am' 'Love Divine All Loves Excelling' 'Nearer My God To Thee' 'Old Rugged Cross' 'Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior' 'Rock of Ages' 'Shall WeGather at the River' 'Softly and Tenderly' 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' 'When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder' and 'Whispering Hope'.

Play 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 includethe 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.