Book/CD set. If you can play a few tunes on the bluegrass banjo but haven't played much with others (or at all), this will show you how to sit in on a hot jam session. For beginner and intermediate players, this covers playing chords, including which ones to play and when to play them. You'll also discover how jam sessions work and how to act in a session, along with advice on practicing at home. The CD contains 9 tunes performed at typical sessions. Music is on the left channel with dialog about the tunes such as name, key, chord progression on the right. 32 pp.
02-99708BCD
$14.95
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: BANJO
by Bill Evans
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Book/CD pack. The complete guide to playing the banjo, using clear pictures and illustrations for every step! Covers stringing and holding the banjo, tuning; the G, D7 and C chords; playing your first songs, right hand positioning, using thumb and fingerpicks, the alternating-thumb roll, reading tab, the forward-backward roll, the pinch pattern, more. Includes a pull-out chart showing chords and parts of the banjo. The 44-track CD includes all exercises plus demo and accompaniment tracks for all songs. Tablature only. 39 pp.
01-986403
$12.95
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ADVANCED STUDIES IN FIVE-STRING BANJO
by A.B. King
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A spiral bound photocopy version of Andy King's handwritten manuscript. This labor of love is based on studies of classical banjo technique and jazz theory. Exercises and arrangements with advanced techniques players like Bela Fleck, Tony Furtado, and Tony Trischka are using. Many exercises and chord diagrams for jazz chords, scales, modes, chord scales, fingerboard patterns, single string technique, using all three fingers on all four strings, single-string tremolo, chord tremolo, more. Tunes include closed-position "three fingers on all strings" arrangements of: "Arkansas Traveler," "Take the 'A' Train," "Old Black Joe," "Flight of the Bumblebee," "Satin Doll," plus tremolo arrangements of "Abide With Me," "Amazing Grace," "Tennessee Waltz," more. Note/tab. Comb-bound. 95 pp.
201-23
$15.00
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ALTERNATE TUNINGS FOR FIVE-STRING BANJO PLAYED BLUEGRASS STYLE
by Terry McGill
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Book/CD set. The first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings. Using standard tablature, the book takes the learner through the G modal, Standard C, Open C, Bb, D modal, Open D and E tunings. Learn new arrangements for traditional pieces: "Cumberland Gap," "Shady Grove," "Kansas City," "Railroad Blues," "Pretty Polly," 17 more. The CD includes examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo. Intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20762BCD
$19.95
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BANJO A TO Z
taught by Dick Weissman
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Book/CD set. Easy to understand lessons; the CD demonstrates each example and tune. Beginnning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of tyles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Note/tab. Beginners. 104 pp.
20-30227
$19.95
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BANJO CAMP! - LEARNING, PICKING & JAMMING WITH BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME GREATS
by Zhenya Gene Senyak
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Book/CD pack. Designed as a 'banjo camp in a book!' this indespensable resource includes tours of several leading banjo camps (with lots of great color photos), beginner's classes in bluegrass and old-time banjo, the history of the banjo and banjo camps and a resource guide to banjo camps. Of course the real treat is the interviews, workshops, and campfire conversations with great banjo players like Pete Seeger, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, Janet Davis, Wayne Erbsen, Steve Kaufman, Ken Perlman, Bob Carlin, John Herrmann, Bobby Anderson, Bob Altschuler, Rich Stillman, Alan Munde, Brad Leftwich, David Holt, and others. CD contains instruction and songs from the book, plus play-along jam tracks. 152 pp.
01-910595
$21.95
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD
by Tony Trischka
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Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. 47 pp.
20-19410
$8.95
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD
by Tony Trischka
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Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. Includes CD, 47 pp.
20-19411
$18.95
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD
by Tony Trischka
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Book/DVD set. Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. 47 pp.
20-22912
$24.95
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BANJO FOR DUMMIES
by Bill Evans
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Book/CD set. The famous yellow-and-black book series meets the world of the five-string banjo. Bill takes you through a guided tour of all things banjo, with instruction offered in clawhammer, bluegrass, minstrel, classic, melodic and single-string banjo techniques - all in the humorous Dummies style. Over 130 banjo tab examples and 120 photos and illustrations, many from Elderly's own Dave Matchette. 94-track CD includes play-alongs, songs, licks, chords, MP3s, more! 336 pp.
02-7627
$24.99
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BANJO PICKING STYLES
taught by Bela Fleck
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Book/6 CD pack. Bela Fleck teaches a variety of styles including bluegrass, Celtic, ragtime, and fiddle tunes, as well as his original "new grass" solo pieces. Starts with bluegrass basics then moves into single-string techniques, moving bass lines, counter melodies, chromatics and scales in a variety of keys and tunings. 20 tunes are taught including "East Virginia Blues," "Snakes Alive," "Christina's Jig," "Flexibility," "Reverie," "Lowdown," "Flapperette," more. For advanced players. Includes six CDs and 44 page tab book.
300-522
$59.95
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BANJO PICKING, A COMPLETE METHOD
by Pete Pardee
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Book/CD set. A good banjo method to develop tone, timing and rock solid rhythm for the picking hand, thorough in scope from the beginning level to the challenges of "extreme banjo." Lots of exercises, tunes, photos and helpful text, tools for learning bluegrass, classical, jazz, folk, urban, classic fingerstyle or other styles. Provides all you need to develop skills, repertoire and confidence. Multiple levels. 125 pp.
02-20743BCD
$24.95
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BANJO PRIMER
by Geoff Hohwald
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A step-by-step method for beginners. Includes CD with examples played both slow and fast. In tablature, 57 pp.
56-1
$14.95
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BEYOND THE BASICS OF BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Eddie Collins
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"In-depth instruction that will have you picking like the pros!" The most thorough, in-depth compendium yet of three-finger bluegrass style banjo and the worlds beyond the basics: assembling solos from licks, playing in keys other than G, melodic and single-string styles, easing your reliance on the capo, theory, modes, lots of tunes! Includes two CDs: the first with examples and songs played slowly, the second demonstrates complete songs, 26 in all, by a full band with the banjo parts clearly separated in the mix. Spiral-bound; 112 pp.
432-4
$24.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Peter Wernick
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An outstanding introduction to 3-fingerpicking. Includes theory, tablature, tips on performance, maintenance, and an introduction to various groups and records. Several styles of bluegrass banjo playing are covered. Includes CD. 144 pp.
01-000148
$21.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO
taught by Bill Keith
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Book/4 CD pack. These four CD lessons combine traditional bluegrass picking with the "melodic" style. Beginners will start with bluegrass standards then progress to runs, licks, right hand patterns, scales, theory, back up and lead techniques, a variety of tunings, complex fiddle tunes with variations, and hints for creating your own playing style. You'll learn these great tunes: "Cripple Creek," "Devil's Dream," "Blackberry Blossom," "Dill Pickle Rag," "Turkey in the Straw," and 11 others. Tablature only. Comb-bound. 26 pp.
300-577
$44.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO BIBLE COMPLETE
taught by Roy Clark
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Clark's easy to follow step-by-step method covers the major bluegrass styles - Scruggs, Reno and melodic - but begins with the basics of holding the banjo. Over 35 bluegrass favorites are taught with easy-to-read tablature and chords as well as notation. 140 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
444-3
$17.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO FOR THE COMPLETE IGNORAMUS
by Wayne Erbsen
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Book/CD set. Uses the same conversational style as "The 5-String Banjo For The Complete Ignoramus," but with standard tablature instead of Wayne's own numbering system. Teaches 23 tunes. Includes a bit of history, tips, and complete lyrics. 64 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 20 days
291-104
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$17.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD pack. Scruggs-oriented, graduated approach to bluegrass banjo which assumes no prior knowledge of the instrument. This book/CD pack includes 25 lessons, each using a tune in tab with clear instructions, plus a song section. Over 25 popular tunes. A nice feature is that the melody notes for each are in boldface. 5th edition. Comb-bound. 131 pp.
201-1CD
$28.00
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BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD BOOK TWO
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD pack. Playing in 3/4 time, playing up the neck, playing in different keys, learning the fingerboard. Features a graduated approach with detailed explanations and melody notes in bold type. Includes arrangements of "Amazing Grace," "John Hardy," "Salt Creek," "Sally Goodin'," "Wildwood Flower," "Black Mountain Rag," more. Tablature only. Comb-bound, 107 pages.
201-3CD
$28.00
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BLUEGRASS BANJO WORKSHOP - BOOK FOUR
by Bill Knopf
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Book/CD pack. Approaches back-up to a song by isolating the chord progression then stringing together apropriate licks and techniques. The difference between this and Book Two is that all the licks are in closed positions--no open strings. Covers: major and minor chords forms, basic back-up techniques, barre position licks, F position licks, single-string style, passing chord licks, more. Includes a split-channel CD. Comb-bound. Tablature only. 40 pp.
274-10
$19.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO WORKSHOP - BOOK ONE
by Bill Knopf
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Book/CD pack. Begins with basics of tuning, notation and timing. The right hand is taught many Scruggs-style picking patterns, then the left hand is gradually incorporated. Simple back-up chords are presented first, then slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs. You'll learn 15 tunes: "Red River Valley," "Lonesome Road Blues," "Old Joe Clark," "Aura Lee," "I'll Fly Away," "Amazing Grace," "Wabash Cannonball," more. Includes a split-channel CD. Comb-bound. Tablature, with some notation. 50 pp.
274-7
$19.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO WORKSHOP - BOOK THREE
by Bill Knopf
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Book/CD pack. Arrangements of 25 songs for bluegrass banjo: "Down Yonder," "Under the Double Eagle," "Little Maggie," "Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow," "Arkansas Traveler," "Yellow Rose of Texas," "Deck the Halls," "I Don't Love Nobody," "Jingle Bells," "Soldier's Joy," "Beaumont Rag," "Dark Hollow," "Silent Night," more. All tunes are performed on the split channel CD. Comb-bound. Tablature only. 32 pp.
274-9
$19.95
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BLUEGRASS BANJO WORKSHOP - BOOK TWO
by Bill Knopf
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Book/2 CD pack. Extensive coverage of licks and improvisation. The main focus is to approach learning a song by isolating the chord progression then stringing together appropriate licks that match--two-measure G lick, one-measure C lick, two-measure D lick, etc. Teaches many Scruggs-style licks that can be used for improvisation or back-up and features arrangements of these licks for 30 standard chord progressions. Explores up-the-neck positions and licks as well. Comb-bound. All licks and progressions are played on the CDs. Tablature only. 76 pp.
274-8
$24.95
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COMPLETE BANJO BOOK
by Neil Griffin
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Comprehensive book for 5-string banjo that contains 139 solos in notation and tablature. Reflects both modern Scruggs and melodic/chromatic stylings. 184 pp.
02-93723
$19.95
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EARL SCRUGGS AND THE 5-STRING BANJO
by Earl Scruggs
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Revised and enhanced! The classic method book for learning traditional Scruggs style. This edition features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. Includes everything you need to start playing banjo: a history of the 5-string banjo, Scruggs tuners, chords, how to read tablature, anatomy of Scruggs-style picking, tuning the banjo, exercises in picking, over 40 songs, how to build a banjo, making Scruggs tuners, and much more. If you plan to get very far with the 5-string, we highly recommend you get this book! Tablature only. 199 pp.
111-1
$19.95
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EARL SCRUGGS AND THE 5-STRING BANJO
by Earl Scruggs
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Book/CD pack. Revised and enhanced! The classic method book for learning traditional Scruggs style. This edition features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. Includes everything you need to start playing banjo: a history of the 5-string banjo, Scruggs tuners, chords, how to read tablature, anatomy of Scruggs-style picking, tuning the banjo, exercises in picking, over 40 songs, how to build a banjo, making Scruggs tuners, and much more. CD features Earl Scruggs playing and explaining over 60 examples! If you plan to get very far with the 5-string, we highly recommend you get this book! Tablature only. 199 pp.
111-5
$34.95
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EASIEST BANJO BOOK
by William Bay & Neil Griffin
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A lively collection of songs for strumming, plus easy G-tuning solos for 5-string banjo. The solos are written in tablature and feature the popular 3-finger bluegrass picking technique. 24 pp.
02-94406
$4.95
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FIDDLEWIDGET - BANJO MAP & CHORD FINDER
by Bruce Haney
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This handy, compact "slide rule" for the banjo shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-3
$16.95
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FIRST LESSONS BANJO
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD set. An extremely easy instruction manual for beginning five-string banjo played in the three-finger style in G tuning. It can be used by those with no musical experience, even by small children! 32 pp.
02-99799BCD
$7.95
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FIRST LESSONS BANJO
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD/DVD set. Ultra-easy instruction manual for beginning five-string banjo played in the three finger style in G tuning. Can be used by those with no previous experience with the banjo or music; even by small children. Detailed photos. Covers the most basic rolls, the Alternating Thumb Roll and two Forward Rolls, plus the three basic chords and the relative minor chord. Tab, with the melody notes in boldface. The CD includes all tabbed examples, with rhythm instruments and lead banjo in separate channels. Songs are played at three tempos: VERY slow, medium tempo, and at performing speed with guitar, mandolin and bass accompaniment. Tab, with lyrics. 31 pp.
02-99799SET
$14.95
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FRETBOARD ROADMAPS: 5-STRING BANJO - THE ESSENTIAL PATTERNS THAT ALL THE PROS KNOW AND USE
by Fred Sokolow
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Book/CD pack. Will get you playing all over the banjo fretboard in any key! Learn to: increase your chord, scale and lick vocabulary, play chord-based licks, moveable major and blues scales, melodic scales, first-position major scales, more! Features easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions for players at all levels. CD includes 51 demonstration tracks. Tablature. 48 pp.
49-695358
$14.95
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GETTING INTO BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Alan Munde
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Book/CD set. The accumulation of successful teaching concepts developed in his 40+ years as a professional bluegrass musician and teacher. Munde presents a straight-forward and well-founded course of bluegrass banjo essentials: the parts of the banjo, first picking patterns, pull-offs, hammer-ons, rolls, licks, tools and techniques, creating solos to songs, more. Then use all you have learned on these great standards "Ground Hog," "Wildwood Flower" (two versions), "Nine Pound Hammer," "Worried Man Blues," "Lost All My Money," "Old Country Church," "Kneel at the Cross," and "Train." Beginning/intermediate. 96 pp.
02-20803BCD
$17.95
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CD - INTRO TO THE 5-STRING BANJO FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
by Bill Brown
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4-CD set. Teaches the basics of the banjo and the solos "I'll Fly Away," and "Cripple Creek." You'll also learn rhythm playing, advanced techniques, and a batch of useful licks. Holding the banjo, tuning, the alternating thumb roll, forward and backward rolls, more. No text or braille included or needed!
672-CD2
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$20.00
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INTRODUCTION TO BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Eddie Collins
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Book/2-CD set. For beginners learning the 5-string banjo using 3-Finger Style, in which the strings are picked by three fingers (thumb,index and middle) of the right hand. Upon completing this volume, you will have learned how to combine left-hand notes with right-hand patterns to perform bluegrass style solos and back-up, as well as the foundation needed to explore other styles of music, such as blues and jazz. No prior knowledge of music or playing is needed. Exercises are designed to facilitate a gradual increase in the students understanding and dexterity. When a new concept is presented for the right hand, the left hand performs previously learned tasks. Likewise, a new left-hand technique is demonstrated with familiar right-hand patterns. 108 pp.
02-20993BCD
$22.95
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CD - KEITH TUNER TECHNIQUE
by Bill Keith
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A complete lesson in the use of tuning devices that are indispensible to achieving a real bluegrass banjo sound. Includes their use in various tunings, setting them up and how to play a variety of traditional banjo solos. Intermediate. Audio CD with tab sheets.
300-581
$14.95
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LEFT-HANDED FIDDLEWIDGET - BANJO MAP & CHORD FINDER
by Bruce Haney
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Version for lefties! This handy, compact "slide rule" for the banjo shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-8
$16.95
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MEL BAY COMPLETE BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD
by Neil Griffin
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One of the very best G tuning five-string bluegrass banjo methods! Teaches how to: pick out tunes single-string style (one note at a time), play chord accompaniment, and solos in the full three-finger style. Topics include note & tab reading, chord background styles, bluegrass techniques, fills & endings, capos, rolls, slides, hammers, pull-offs, choking, harmonics, and up-the-neck playing. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 244 pp.
02-93345
$24.95
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MEL BAY COMPLETE BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD
by Neil Griffin
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One of the very best G tuning five-string bluegrass banjo methods! Teaches how to: pick out tunes single-string style (one note at a time), play chord accompaniment, and solos in the full three-finger style. Topics include note & tab reading, chord background styles, bluegrass techniques, fills & endings, capos, rolls, slides, hammers, pull-offs, choking, harmonics, and up-the-neck playing. The CD includes bass, guitar, and a rhythm track as well as banjo, with all the songs & most exercises. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 240 pp.
02-93345BCD
$29.95
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MODERN 5-STRING BANJO METHOD, GRADE 1
by Alan Munde
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Book/CD set. Designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. Builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the banjo. Tablature only. Beginners. 112 pp.
02-21639BCD
$14.95
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PLAY BANJO TODAY! - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BASICS, LEVEL 1
by Colin O'Brien
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Book/CD pack. The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional CD! Can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. You'll learn all the basics: holding the banjo, pinching, chord basics, rolls & slides, the capo, chords up the neck, lots more, with playing tips and techniques and over 90 great songs and examples, all performed on the CD. Tablature only. 48 pp.
49-699897
$9.95
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POCKETBOOK - BANJO: CHORDS / NOTES / TABLATURE / STRUMS / SOLOS
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Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. Contains lots of chord diagrams, songs for strumming and for melody playing, tuning tips. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-93704
$0.95
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STARTING BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Robin Roller
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Book/CD pack. A step-by-step guide to playing bluegrass banjo for absolute beginners. You'll learn: how to hold the banjo, wearing picks, hand positioning, tuning, the banjo roll, chords, playing techniques, more. Includes eight songs to learn: "Bill Cheatham," "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Hot Corn, Cold Corn," "John Hardy," "Red River Valley," more. Sections at the end of the book cover maintenance, a discography and even a page of banjo jokes! CD includes demos of many of the exercises and all eight songs. Tablature only. 47 pp.
01-965120
$14.95
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TEACH YOURSELF BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Tony Trischka
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This book/CD pack teaches you authentic bluegrass! Clear instruction from a professional: basics, right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more. Plus a complete selection of the best tunes from which to learn. Tablature only, 64 pp.
01-064988
$17.95
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THE ADVANCED BANJO WORKSHOP
taught by Bill Keith & Tony Trischka
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Book/6 CD pack. Two extraordinary musicians share their years of professional experience and provide the tools to increase your skill, technique and creativity on the 5-string banjo. Bill and Tony meet for some exciting duet teaching, showing the technique of playing in harmony with a fascinating demonstration of several double-banjo tunes. Covers: forward/backward rolls, Reno licks, pinching technique, endings, chord formation, modes, whole tone scale, lots more. Handwritten tab only. Comb-bound. 60 pp.
300-589
$59.95
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THE BANJO ENCYCLOPEDIA: BLUEGRASS BANJO FROM A TO Z
by Ross Nickerson
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Book/CD set. A comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool covering many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including often overlooked topics. Takes you from beginner, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of playing. Practical and straightforward. The 99-track CD demonstrates each song, and plays many of the licks and phrases both slow and up to tempo. The CD also includes an advanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross, along with additional intermediate songs to learn. One of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today. 228 pp.
02-99443BCD
$29.95
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THE BANJO HANDBOOK
by Janet Davis
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Book/CD set. One of the 5-string banjo's most popular teachers in a tried-and-true, straightforward beginners' guide. Introduction to the parts of the instrument, tuning, fistfuls of chords, right-hand rolls and lots of tunes! Tablature, 80 pp.
02-94206BCD
$22.95
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THE COMPLETE 5-STRING BANJO PLAYER - THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Tony Trischka
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Book/CD pack. Talk about comprehensive! From holding the banjo and reading tablature to melodic style and standard bluegrass repertoire Tony covers ALL bluegrass banjo techniques and then some. Tuning, rolls, transposing, playing backup, playing up the neck, Foggy Mountain Breakdown roll, inside rolls, improvisation, blues, single-string style, lots more. Chords are illustrated with photos and diagrams. Includes scale patterns and exercises and a survey of influential banjo styles. CD includes over 90 demo tracks performed by Tony himself. Supplementary content including music examples, lessons and performance tips are available for free download. Wow! Tablature only. 255 pp.
01-965208
$34.95
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THE KEY OF "C" FOR 5-STRING BANJO
taught by Eddie Collins
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3-finger style. Play in the key of "C" without using a capo or retuning. Includes scales, licks, solos, back-up, 3/4 time and 6/8 time, and playing in the key of A minor. Spiralbound. Includes CD. Tablature only. 64 pp.
432-1
$19.95
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THE KEY OF "D" FOR 5-STRING BANJO
taught by Eddie Collins
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3-finger style. Play in the key of "D" without using a capo or retuning. Includes scales, licks, solos, back-up, blues, chromatic notes, arpeggios, and covers the entire neck. Spiralbound, includes CD. Tablature only. 64 pp.
432-2
$19.95
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TONY TRISCHKA TEACHES 20 EASY BANJO SOLOS - PLAY ALONG WITH A MASTER PICKER
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Book/CD pack. 20 traditional banjo solos chosen by Tony Trischka himself that will teach you new ideas and add to your arsenal of licks and techniques. On the CD, each tune is played slowly and up to speed. Covers the styles of Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, Sonny Osbourne, and others. Songs include "Shortnin' Bread," "Shady Grove," "Train 45," "Nine pound Hammer," "Little Liza Jane," "Red Wing," "Alabama Jubilee," more. Tablature only. 30 pp.
49-699056
$19.95
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ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES: BLUEGRASS BANJO BASICS
by Dennis Capplinger
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Book/CD set. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts and playing all over the neck. Learn classic Scruggs style and melodic style. Study 20+ bluegrass standards, and learn to play them in several different styles. Note/tab. 72 pp.
03-3841
$14.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BANJO
by Janet Davis
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Book/CD set. Written in tablature, this straightforward, easy-to-understand method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic style banjo. A great beginner's text. With play-along CD.
02-94429BCD
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BANJO
taught by Janet Davis
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Book/DVD set. Presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo in a way that's fun and produces quick results. Davis covers all of the fundamental techniques and some intermediate possibilities, including rolls, chords, bluegrass techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. With performance notes. Tablature, 116 pp. DVD is 60 min.
02-94429DP
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BANJO
by Janet Davis
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Book/CD/DVD set. Written in tablature, this straightforward, easy-to-understand method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic style banjo. A great beginner's text. With play-along CD. 116 pp. DVD is 60 min.
02-94429SET
$24.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BANJO BY EAR
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD set. Chapters include "Learning Chord Progressions by Ear," "Faking A Solo," "Using Licks," more. In tablature. 120 pp.
02-95424BCD
$17.95
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Bluegrass Banjo General Methods
Banjo Chords
Bluegrass Banjo Licks & Backup
Bluegrass Banjo Personalities
Bluegrass Banjo Songbooks
Bluegrass Banjo Melodic Style
Other Bluegrass Banjo Books
5-STRING BANJO CHORD CHART
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The only chart showing the open and moveable chord positions. Explains the two main playing styles: bluegrass and clawhammer, and includes a fingerboard chart. 3 pp.
49-1074
$2.95
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BANJO CHORD ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Mel Bay
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For five-string or plectrum banjo, G and C tuning. Chord diagrams. 127 pp.
02-93299
$14.95
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BANJO CHORD FINDER - EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 2,800 BANJO CHORDS
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Covers four of the most commonly used tunings--open G (DGBD), standard C (CGBD), open C (CGCE) and open D (DF#AD). Features 30 different chord qualities for each key and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. 103 pp. 9" x 12"
49-695741
$6.95
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BANJO CHORD FINDER - EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 2,800 BANJO CHORDS
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Covers four of the most commonly used tunings--open G (DGBD), standard C (CGBD), open C (CGCE) and open D (DF#AD). Features 30 different chord qualities for each key and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. This is the smaller 6" x 9" version. 103 pp.
49-695742
$5.95
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BANJO CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A 96-page pocket/case-sized chord dictionary. Chord forms ranging from major, minor, dominant forms, to the various extensions such as minor 7b5, minor/major 7, 7#5, etc. One inversion - i.e. shape - each for 158 different chords in G tuning - GDGBD!
02-21201
$4.95
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BANJO G TUNING PHOTO CHORD BOOK
by William Bay
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This handy book shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. 56 pp.
02-20297
$5.95
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BANJO G TUNING PHOTO CHORD BOOK
by William Bay
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This handy book/DVD shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD.) The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. Beginners. 56 pp.
02-20297DP
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$3.00
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BASIC BANJO CHART
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Chord diagrams and fingering charts. Major, minor, seventh, diminished and augmented chords for C and G tuning. Heavy paper, 3 pp.
444-40
$3.95
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FIDDLEWIDGET - BANJO MAP & CHORD FINDER
by Bruce Haney
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This handy, compact "slide rule" for the banjo shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-3
$16.95
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LEFT-HANDED FIDDLEWIDGET - BANJO MAP & CHORD FINDER
by Bruce Haney
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Version for lefties! This handy, compact "slide rule" for the banjo shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-8
$16.95
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THE BANJO CASE CHORD BOOK
by Larry Sandberg
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Chords in most of the commonly used tunings. Tablature only, 48 pp.
01-120377
$5.95
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Bluegrass Banjo General Methods
Banjo Chords
Bluegrass Banjo Licks & Backup
Bluegrass Banjo Personalities
Bluegrass Banjo Songbooks
Bluegrass Banjo Melodic Style
Other Bluegrass Banjo Books
BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - BASIC BANJO
by Andy Cushing
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71 flash-style 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inch cards, each containing a one measure lick to be played over a chord. "Line up your lick-cards with the same chord progression as the song you're practicing and voila! you have a new arrangement!" Comes in hinged plastic case. Tablature only.
340-7
$12.50
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CD - BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - BASIC BANJO
by Andy Cushing
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Accompanying CD to the lick cards. 81 tracks with demos of all the licks plus two songs, "Bile 'Em Cabbage" and "Salty Dog," with three examples each showing different lick combinations.
340-7CD
$10.00
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BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - DON RENO
by Andy Cushing
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71 flash-style 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inch cards, each containing a one measure lick to be played over a chord. "Line up your lick-cards with the same chord progression as the song you're practicing and voila! you have a new arrangement!" These cards offer a sampling of Don Reno's wide ranging technique. Create entire solos or use them to supplement your existing lick repertoire. Comes in hinged plastic case. Tablature only.
340-9
$12.50
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CD - BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - DON RENO
by Andy Cushing
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Accompanying CD to the lick cards. 89 tracks with demos of all the licks plus moveable licks, overlapping, pick-up notes, and more.
340-9CD
$10.00
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BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - UP THE NECK
by Andy Cushing
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Another plastic box of 2 1/2" x 3 1/8" modular-style flash cards, this time taking you out of first position and on up the neck! Each card contains a one-measure "lick" to be played over a chord progression. Mix & match for new arrangements or brand new tunes! Tablature only.
340-8
$12.50
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BANJO BACK-UP
by Andy Cushing
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Book/CD pack. Instruction on 10 hot back-up licks and their variations. 23 track CD includes each lick plus seven songs: "Down the Road," "Blue Ridge Cabin Home," "Footprints in the Snow," "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms," "We'll Meet Again Sweetheart," "Dig A Hole in the Meadow" and "Honey, You Don't Know My Mind." Includes 9 page tab booklet.
340-12
$15.00
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CD - BANJO PRIMER JAM CDs
by Geoff Hohwald
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2 CD set. This companion to the Banjo Primer (stock #56-1) is the perfect way to increase your playing speed, improve your timing and make that leap between practice and jamming. Contains rhythm to all of the songs in the book at 5 different speeds. You'll hear the banjo play each song first, then the rhythm-only tracks let you play along with a real bluegrass band. "Cripple Creek," "Shady Grove," "Worried Man Blues," "John Hardy," "Kickin' Mule," "Boil Them Cabbage Down," "Black Mountain Rag" and "Little Maggie."
56-26
$14.95
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - ENDINGS, VOL. 1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 .WAV and .MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
698-CD3
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$13.50
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - FUNKY LICKS, VOL.1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 .WAV and .MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
out-of-stock, more coming soon
698-CD6
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$13.50
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - G LICKS, VOL. 1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 .WAV and .MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
698-CD2
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$13.50
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - KICK OFFS, VOL. 1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 WAV and MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
698-CD1
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$13.50
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - MELODIC, VOL. 1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 .WAV and .MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
698-CD4
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$13.50
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CD - HOT BANJO LICKS - MINOR LICKS, VOL. 1
by Dave Russell & Sherri Chekal
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2 CDs - one audio, one data. Provides the intermediate banjo player with economical CDs and PDF e-books of the licks you want to learn & incorporate into your own style. 50 great licks with tabbed music e-book as well as 50 .WAV and .MP3 audio recordings played cleanly and at a medium rate for practice. All for one low price! Requires computer CD-ROM drive to print tab booklet and listen to audio files. Hybrid, works on Windows & Macs. (Windows 98 or higher, Mac 9.0 or higher).
698-CD5
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$13.50
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HOT LICKS FOR BLUEGRASS BANJO
by Tony Trischka
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Over 650 bluegrass, blues, and jazz licks in Scruggs, single string and melodic style. Teaches you to use these to create solos and expand your knowledge. Also has excellent discussion of single-string scales and licks in all positions. Tablature only. 142 pp.
01-000288
$21.95
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CD - HOT LICKS FOR BLUEGRASS BANJO
taught by Tony Trischka
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2 CD package. Hear Tony play all 650 licks from the book.
300-208
$24.95
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MB BACKUP BANJO
by Janet Davis
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Book/2-CD set. Bluegrass style back-up techniques. Exercises, chord charts, progressions, fill-in licks, rhythmic embellishments, rolls, and vamping patterns. Note/tab. Recommended. Spiralbound, 239 pp.
02-93771BCD
$29.95
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SPLITTING THE LICKS
by Janet Davis
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Book/CD set. Teaches you to work out songs on the banjo. From basic melodies, to complete arrangements. Step-by-step instructions for working out songs in Scruggs and chromatic styles, with examples, exercises, and several pages of licks for each style, plus how to combine the two styles. Spiralbound. Tablature only, 106 pp.
02-93998BCD
$24.95
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Bluegrass Banjo General Methods
Banjo Chords
Bluegrass Banjo Licks & Backup
Bluegrass Banjo Personalities
Bluegrass Banjo Songbooks
Bluegrass Banjo Melodic Style
Other Bluegrass Banjo Books
ADAMS COUNTY BANJO
by To m Adams
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Contains all of the lead breaks for banjo from the album of the same title. Banjo tab, 59 pp.
574-3
$15.00
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ALAN MUNDE - FESTIVAL FAVORITES REVISITED
by Alan Munde
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Drawn from a series of recordings released on Slim Richey's Ridge Runner label in the early 1980s, this compilation contains an incredible display of banjo musicianship. Tablature only. 39 pp.
02-97296
$12.95
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ALAN MUNDE SOLO BANJO
by Alan Munde
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Munde has long been a major artist in the 5-string banjo world. Here for the first time, is the book/CD combination of Alan's unaccompanied playing from his popular "Solo Banjo" project. Contains entire as- played-by versions with many variations of 12 bluegrass standards and 3 Munde originals, including the popular "Peaches and Cream" in harmony! Tablature, intermediate. 40 pp.
02-21056BCD
$17.95
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BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - DON RENO
by Andy Cushing
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71 flash-style 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inch cards, each containing a one measure lick to be played over a chord. "Line up your lick-cards with the same chord progression as the song you're practicing and voila! you have a new arrangement!" These cards offer a sampling of Don Reno's wide ranging technique. Create entire solos or use them to supplement your existing lick repertoire. Comes in hinged plastic case. Tablature only.
340-9
$12.50
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CD - BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - DON RENO
by Andy Cushing
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Accompanying CD to the lick cards. 89 tracks with demos of all the licks plus moveable licks, overlapping, pick-up notes, and more.
340-9CD
$10.00
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BANJO FOR BEGINNERS: AN EASY BEGINNING METHOD
by Tony Trischka
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Taught by a master! Beginning with tab reading and basic technique, you'll be guided through reading music & playing bluegrass classics like "Bile That Cabbage Down," "Old Joe Clark," and "Cluck Old Hen." With helpful tips by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford. 47 pp.
20-19410
$8.95
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BELA FLECK AND TONY TRISCHKA'S SOLO BANJO WORKS TAB
by Bela Fleck and Tony Trischka
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Bela and Tony have painstakingly transcribed 21 selections from their CD for players who want a real challenge: "Ruben's Wah Wah," "Liberec," "Free Improvisation #2," "Assunta," "Old Joe Clark/June Apple," "Beaumont Rag," "Kingfisher's Wing," "Fort Monroe/Danville Days," "Yaha Yaha," "Rings of Saturn," "Green Willis/Whiskey Before Breakfast," "Flapperette/Red Pepper-Spicy Rag," "Triplet Fever," "Bach Violin Partita in D Minor," "Middle Eastern Medley," "Twisted Teen," more. Comb-bound. Tab only. 72 pp.
300-545
$16.95
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BELA FLECK'S "DRIVE" TAB BOOK
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Find out how Bela plays all those great banjo solos on his album "Drive!" He transcribed them himself so you and other devoted fans can play along. 24 pp.
300-220
$12.95
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BELA FLECK'S THE BLUEGRASS SESSIONS - TALES FROM THE ACOUSTIC PLANET, VOLUME 2
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The official banjo transcriptions to the songs on Bela's sensational CD. Includes: "Blue Mountain Hop," "Buffalo Nickel," "When Joy Kills Sorrow," "Spanish Point," "Polka on the Banjo," "Clarinet Polka," "The Over Grown Waltz," "Ode to Earl," "Valley of the Rogue," "Plunky's Lament," "Maura on a Bicycle," "Stout and Molasses," "Way Back When," "Dark Circles," "Old Jellico," "Puddle Jumper," "Dead Man's Hill," "Katmandu," "Do You Have Room?" and "Major Honker." Tablature. 52 pp.
300-540
$16.95
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BLUEGRASS MASTERS: BILL KEITH, BANJO
by Tony Trischka and Bill Keith
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A classic book from the Oak Archives. Originally published in 1978, this book contains exact transcriptions of 21 tunes and breaks as played by master bluegrass banjo player Bill Keith. Includes analysis of his style, a guide to how he sets up his banjo, a detailed biography, discography, notes on each tune, and rare photos. Clear, easy to read transcriptions - fiddle tunes, songs, and even jazz pieces - in banjo tab: "Old Joe Clark," "Rawhide," "New Camptown Races," "John Hardy," "A Night in Tunisia," more. Tablature only. 71 pp.
01-710031
$18.95
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DR. BANJO PLAYS HOT RIZE
by Pete Wernick
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Banjo tab for 32 recorded solos from Hot Rize's first two albums. Photos and playing tips. A must for Hot Rize fans! 43 pp.
47-1
$12.00
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FAVORITE GOSPEL TUNES FOR BANJO
by Alan Munde
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Book/CD set. Great additions to your repertoire, these new settings for the old classics will get the attention of any audience. From the driving sound of bluegrass banjo to the rich chordal harmonies unique to his playing, Munde brings out the fullness and sparkle of the songs. Rousing renditions of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Old Time Religion," (arranged in three keys), "Somebody Touched Me," "Wayfaring Stranger," the chord versions of the slow numbers "Old Rugged Cross," "Nearer My God to Thee," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," more. Tablature only. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20596BCD
$14.95
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FOLK BANJO
by Peter J. Curry
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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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GREAT PICKING TUNES FOR BANJO
by Alan Munde
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Book/CD set. Long-time banjo picking ace Alan Munde brings his arranging skills to some of the most played songs in the bluegrass tradition. Running from straightforward roll approach to delicate melodic fingerings, the melody of each piece stands out to its fullest. Includes: "Red Wing," "Turkey in the Straw," "Arkansas Traveler," "Down Yonder," "Home Sweet Home," "Blackberry Blossom," "Cumberland Gap," "Black Mountain Rag," "John Hardy," "Bury Me Beneath the Willow," "Whiskey Before Breakfast," "Flop-Eared Mule," "Boston Boy," "St. Annes Reel," "8th of January," plus a host of other jam session standards. Tablature only. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20595BCD
$14.95
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J.D. CROWE - ACUTAB TRANSCRIPTIONS
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Contains the solos from 19 songs in banjo tablature from the albums "Flashback" and "New South." Also has selected backups. Lots of performance tips by Crowe himself. Comb-bound, 54 pp.
405-12
$17.00
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J.D. CROWE STYLE BANJO SOLOS, VOL. 1
by Greg Davis
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13 of J.D. Crowes most famous solos. Each tune is played at full speed with rhythm guitar accompaniment, followed by a phrase by phrase lesson with helpful hints. Includes "Old Home Place," "Sled Ride," "Fare Thee Well," "I'll Stay Around," more. Includes CD. Spiral bound. Tablature only. 15 pp.
196-12CD
$16.95
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J.D. CROWE STYLE BANJO SOLOS, VOL. 2
with Greg Davis
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Book/CD pack. 10 more of J.D. Crowe's most famous solos. Each tune is played at full speed with rhythm guitar accompaniment, followed by a phrase by phrase lesson with helpful hints. Includes "Age," "Farewell Blues," "Old Town Home," "Somehow Tonight," "You Are What I Am," "Sugar Coated Love," "Chalk Up Another One," "Dont Give Your Heart to a Rambler," "Little Girl of Mine in Tennessee" and "Take It All Over with Him." Spiral bound. Tablature only. 10 pp.
196-133CD
$16.95
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MASTERS OF THE 5-STRING BANJO IN THEIR OWN WORDS AND MUSIC
by Tony Trischka and Pete Wernick
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Finally back in print! Called the most comprehensive banjo book ever written: over 400 pages covering every conceivable aspect of the three-finger style. Chapters include interviews, photos of the player's right hand position, how they wear their picks in addition to detailed discussion and analysis. Artists profiled include Earl Scruggs, Snuffy Jenkins, Don Reno, Ralph Stanley, Sonny Osborne, many more. 50 tab versions of signature tunes, tons of bios, photos, and a catalog of the string, capo, set up, techniques and instrument preferences of 68 top players. 413 pp.
02-99615
$60.00
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OLD & IN THE WAY - BANJO SONGBOOK
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Book/CD set. Easy-to-follow lead sheet arrangements of all the songs from this groundbreaking, historic recording. Plus, Jerry Garcia's classic banjo breaks have been transcribed in note-for-note tablature. Includes "Pig In A Pen," "Midnight Moonlight," "Knockin' On Your Door," "Wild Horses," "Panama Red," "White Dove," more. With play-along CD. 38 pp.
20-430
$19.95
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PURE DAVE - AN ANALYSIS OF DAVE GUARD'S BANJO PLAYING
by Peter J. Curry
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Dave Guard, founding member and leader of The Kingston Trio, influenced a generation of folk musicians. Here his 5-string techniques are analyzed (including three-finger picking and frailing) on 17 of his best recordings: "Three Jolly Coachmen," "Sloop John B," "Shady Grove," "The M.T.A.," "Haul Away," "Farewell Adelita," "Coast of California," "Cory, Cory," "Blow Ye Winds," more. With performance notes, banjo chords, and full lyrics. Tablature only. Third Edition with chord symbols and minor corrections to the text and tablature. 56 pp.
587-1
$25.00
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RIGHT HAND MAN
by Tom Adams
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Tab book for the banjo parts from his album of the same title.
574-2
$15.00
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SCOTT VESTAL - ACUTAB TRANSCRIPTIONS, VOL. 2
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"Authorized, artist-approved tabs from Bluegrass `95, `96 and `97." Comb-bound, 82 pp.
02-98422
$25.00
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SCRUGGS CORNER
by Jack Hatfield
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Note-for-note transcriptions from Jack's Scruggs Corner column that appeared in "Banjo Newsletter" from 1977-1981. This is the most complete and accurate collection of Earl Scruggs transcriptions available anywhere. Most instrumentals include all breaks, many vocal arrangements contain backup. 60 titles including: "Bluegrass Breakdown," "The Ballad of Jed Clampett," "Fireball Mail," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "John Hardy," "Roll In My Sweet Babies Arms," "Wreck of the Old '97," more. Plus six studies in Scruggs technique. Comb-bound. 80 pp.
201-22
$40.00
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TALES FROM THE ACOUSTIC PLANET, VOLUME ONE
by Bela Fleck
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Bela Fleck's own tab transcriptions of the banjo parts from his groundbreaking 1995 CD. Includes "Up and Running," "First Light," "The Great Circle Route," "Circus of Regrets," "Three Bridges Home," "The Landing," "Arkansas Traveler," "Backwoods Galaxy," "In Your Eyes," "System Seven," "Cheeseballs in Cowtown," "Bicyclops," "Jayme Lynn" and "For Sascha." Comb-bound. 54 pp.
300-544
$16.95
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