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FOLK BANJO by Peter J. Curry: Long neglected, the banjoists of the late 50s and early 60s played a significant role in popularizing the instrument. This book covers the unique playing styles of 15 Folk Era players: Erik Darling, Bob Gibson, Tommy Makem, Mike Seeger, Pete Seeger, Dave Van Ronk, Eric Weissberg, Dick Weissman, and others, including techniques such as frailing, up-picking, adaptations from classical guitar, various methods of strumming, Scruggs-picking, more. Songs include lyrics and chord symbols. Not for beginners; a familiarity with banjo basics is essential. Wire-bound. Tablature only. 72 pp.
587-2 .. $25.00

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Books Department: PURE DAVE - AN ANALYSIS OF DAVE GUARD'S BANJO PLAYING (Clawhammer/Frailing Tune Collections)

Recordings Department: Various artists - BANJO GATHERING (Old Time Music Anthologies)

Recordings Department: R.D. Lunceford - hot platter! DROP-THUMB: 21 CLAWHAMMER BANJO SOLOS (Old Time Banjo)

Videos Department: DVD - SINGING WITH THE BANJO - SONGS AND ACCOMPANIMENT CLAWHAMMER STYLE - taught by Cathy Fink (Old-Time Banjo)

Videos Department: DVD - BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIO - LEARN TO PLAY NINE CLASSIC FOLK SONGS - taught by George Grove (Bluegrass Banjo)

Gear & Accessories Department: BANJO BRACKET HOOK, round (Banjo Parts)