Complete 5-String Banjo Method

C Tuning - Concert Style. Par BRADBURY FRANK. This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Banjo à 5 Cordes et Plectre

This comprehensive book contains 139 solos for the 5-string Banjo. Arranged by Neil Griffin Mark Barnett Karl Kurth Carl Jackson and Bob Forrest this book is the perfect resource to expand you repertoire of solopieces.Mel Bay's Complete Banjo Book contains no text and should not be considered a method book but rather a superb collection of intermediate to advanced solos. These pieces reflect contemporary conceptsof both Scruggs style and melodic/chromatic styling. While most of these tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature a few are in tab only.

Over 190 licks and picking patterns at your fingertips for the 5-string banjo! Quickly and easily select picking patterns by chord to substitute in songs you already play or combine patterns of your choice to create your ownarrangements. The licks are organized and grouped by type use and by chord for on the spot improvising arranging and for changing a song you already know to make it 'yours!' This easy to follow Picking Patterns Chartincludes: traditional bluegrass licks and popular variations roll patterns and variations melodic style patterns common up the neck licks back up licks and moveable patterns for any chord 'famous' patterns by chord licksidentified from songs moveable patterns by shape licks for specific chords pick up notes to begin a song and popular endings. This easy to follow layout is organized for study as well. Students who follow this chart inorder from the first lick to the last will find that it also teaches 'lick' theory as it pertains to the identification development and applications of licks in a brief easy to understand method. A suggested exercise on howto improvise completes the chart. This chart fills a gap in understanding and applying banjo licks for all level players. It builds on the knowledge base of 5-string banjo students with an easy to follow layout by patterntype and technique. . . AND is fun and easy to use! For all levels especially the intermediate player Standard G tuning Key of G.

This book written for those with no prior musical experience is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert or classic-style 5-string Banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury Mel Bay's Banjo Method provides athorough grounding in music theory and note reading along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert Banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The techniquedescribed here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string Banjo and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers nor are the fingernails used but rather thebare fingertips. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all this is an uncommon but valid approach to solo Banjo technique. Includes access to online audio of selectpieces and exercises featuring Rob MacKillop.

The definitive step-by-step guide to playing 5-string bluegrass banjo. From learning how to hold the banjo to playing complete bluegrass songs, this easy-to-understand method will turn you into a 5-string banjo player no time. You'll learn how to read banjo tablature, all the basic banjo rolls, chords, authentic bluegrass techniques, banjo tuning and maintenance, and more! This book also has an audio CD with demonstration tracks of the essential bluegrass songs including: Cripple Creek, John Hardy, Nine Pound Hammer, Red River Valley, among others. With detailed photographs and simple instructions, this is the 5-string banjo method for getting results - fast! / Banjo / 48 pages / Partition Cd