This book and two CD combo is like having a friend show you all your favorite bluegrass songs. Bluegrass virtuoso Dennis Caplinger teaches you the techniques and concepts you need to start playing hot bluegrass banjo right away---all in the context of 16 classic bluegrass standards. The included CDs feature full explanations of all techniques and songs, and demonstrations of all the music examples. For each song there is a slow tempo demonstration, a complete demo track featuring a world-class bluegrass band, and a complete band track without banjo for you to play along with. Plus, with the included TNT software, you can slow tracks down, loop sections, and even change keys for ultimate usability. We've even included a short refresher course on music theory, and a banjo chord dictionary in the back of the book. 'With just a little guidance, you can be playing great bluegrass without spending years on boring exercises and scales.'- Making Music magazine / Banjo

Just for Fun: Christmas Banjo contains over 40 classic Christmas songs. Most of the songs in the book feature three arrangements: the melody in notation and TAB, an easy rhythm option with a simple rhythm pattern and chords, and an intermediate-level rhythm option written in full notation and TAB. The intermediate rhythm option often combines full melody and chords, making it perfect not only for accompanying a singer and but also for solo performances for friends, family, and recitals. There's even a banjo chord dictionary in the back of the book. Plus, this book correlates to the matching guitar, ukulele, and mandolin editions, so you can have family Christmas jams and sing-alongs. / Banjo

Covers the rudiments of music from the very beginning. Includes daily exercises all forms of scales and a dictionary of musical terms.