Melodic Clawhammer Banjo

Today's foremost player of the melodic Clawhammer Banjo presents a comprehensive guide to the instrument the style its heritage and culture complete with a supporting CD.Learn to play authentic versions of Appalachian fiddle tunes string band tunes New England hornpipes Irish jigs Scottish reels and much more. The arrangements showcase the unique styles of many important contemporary players and are presented alongside chapters detailing basic and advanced playing techniques as well as over 70 musical illustrations historical notes and period photos.A truly wide-ranging guide to this wonderfully characterful and exciting genre of music rich inhistorical detail and with every technique and tune you'd ever need to know!

With Online Audio-50 Tunes For Banjo contains a selection of Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles families and individuals. This book contains the same tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series butthe tunes in this one are carefully arranged for the Banjo. The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. Though many parts are arranged in standard 'Scruggs' style some are arranged in frailing or clawhammerstyle and many are arranged in melodic style. Where 'Scruggs' style is considered less melody / more finger roll pattern melodic style as the name implies is more melody / less finger roll pattern. Clawhammer style uses nofinger roll patterns; instead it is made up of a melody within a strumming rhythm pattern. This book includes access to online audio recordings of the tunes performed by a full band.

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.