Key to Five-String Banjo

SKU: MB.93628

ISBN 9781562223328. UPC: 796279002530. 8.75x11.75 inches. By Mel Bay.

For plectrum or five-string banjo C tuning , this text is the famed Mel Bay system for melody chord performance. In standard notation and tablature.

SKU: 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.

SKU: 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.

SKU: 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.

SKU: M7.VOGG-394

ISBN 9783802403941.

Der Banjo-Profi zeigt, wie´s geht! Die einzige Voraussetzung für ein spannendes und unterhaltsames Lernerlebnis mit diesem Buch ist die Freude am Musikmachen. Von der Auswahl des richtigen Instrumentes bis zum Spielen von Banjomusik im Bluegrass und den wichtigsten Stilrichtungen der Country-Musik: Beginner Banjo enthält alles, was man als Solo- oder Bandmusiker braucht. Notenkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich! Alle �bungsbeispiele und Songs sind in Tabulatur-Schreibweise notiert und die beigefügte CD macht das Lernen und das �berprüfen des Lernfortschrittes leicht. Rüdiger Helbig, bekannter Musiker, Five-String-Experte und an zahlreichen CD-Einspielungen beteiligt, hat seine langjährigen Erfahrungen aus Studio- und Livearbeit - sowohl als Bandmusiker, als auch als Solo-Interpret - und seine gro�e Unterrichtserfahrung in dieses Programm einflie�en lassen.