Many musicians including some that are technically quite advanced never break away from the printed page to learn by simply listening and re-creating. The common name for this process is 'playing by ear'. With some basicguidelines any musician with rudimentary skills can teach himself or herself to play by ear adding a new dimension to their playing skills. This book teaches the 5-string banjoist to listen and play solos and chord progressionsby ear providing essential ear training and techniques needed to participate in jam sessions of all types! Chapters include: Learning Chord Progressions by Ear; Faking a Solo; Playing the Melody by Ear; and Using Licks. Writtenin tablature only. The companion recording is in split-track format with the melody track on the left and the rhythm on the right.

Frailing/Clawhammer and 3-Finger Scruggs Style-This collection contains 18 songs that are ideal for “dueling” Banjos each playing the song in a different style. The songs are arranged in tablature for bluegrass old-time and folk styles using standard rolls and multiple tunings. Online audio is included so you can hear how the songs should sound.Songs include: Cripple Creek Cotton-Eyed Joe Distant Thunder Groundhog Old Joe Clark Skip to My Lou Tom Dooley Will the Circle Be Unbroken and more.

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