CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $7.95! Book/CD pack. Designed as a 'banjo camp in a book!' this indispensable 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
.. list $21.95 ours
$14.00
BRIGG'S BANJO INSTRUCTOR
by Thomas F. Briggs
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Fascinating reprint of the 1855 fretless banjo tutor, with a mother lode of quaintly-named tunes of the period. Standard notation only. WARNING: Although this is an invaluable document of the banjo's early development, it's also an artifact of popular culture years before the Civil War and some of the songs published here depict the worst kind of racial stereotypes common to the era. 88 pp.
351-1
$18.00
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BUCKLEY'S NEW BANJO METHOD
by James Buckley
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Buckley -- the "father of the classical banjo" -- originally published this book in 1860. This version includes a new historical introduction and a biography of Buckley's ensemble, the Buckley Serenaders. Beginners and up. Notation only. 86 pp.
351-3
$20.00
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Miles Krassen
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Book/CD pack. Emphasis on traditional Appalachian tunes and styles. Traditional Appalachian banjo tunes transcribed in tablature and based on the playing of Wade Ward, Fred Cockerham, Henry Reed, Frank George and others. CD includes what was on the old soundsheet - tuning, left and right hand instruction, the "Galax lick," and 5 songs - 16 minutes. 80 pp.
01-000151
$21.99
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO - FROM BASIC FRAILING TO MELODIC STYLE
taught by Ken Perlman
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Book/6 CD pack. This complete course by one of America's best-known players and teachers takes you from basic skills through complex melodic clawhammer style. More than 40 great tunes, including old-time banjo songs, fiddle tunes and Irish and New England dances will provide you with a rich repertoire and months of exciting study. "Mole in the Ground," "Girl I Left Behind," "Sherman's March," "Sandy River Belle," "Other Side of Jordan," "Richmond Cotillion," more. Beginning/intermediate. Comb-bound. Tablature only. 55 pp.
300-542
$59.95
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO FOR THE COMPLETE IGNORAMUS: NEW & IMPROVED 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by Wayne Erbsen
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Spiralbound 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 30 old-time classic tunes. Lots of history, tips, and complete lyrics. 64 pp.
291-103
$22.95
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO FROM SCRATCH: A GUIDE FOR THE CLAW-LESS!
by Dan Levenson
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Book/2-CD set. Based on Dan's innovative "Meet the Banjo" program (where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a banjo), this book assumes no prior experience. Presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand positions and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. You are guided through the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of 12 jam session favorites from scratch. The CDs contain all exercises, tunes (slow and up to speed), and a fiddle version of each. Spiralbound, 124 pp.
02-20190BCD
$27.99
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CLAWHAMMER STYLE BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Well-written technique book that also teaches and gives information on dozens of traditional tunes. Lots of interesting history. Starts at the beginning with holding the banjo, covers theory and moves on to advanced tunes. Useful bibliography and index. Tablature only, 194 pp.
49-227
$24.99
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COMPLETE CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Alec Slater & Lisa Schmitz
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Part one is a guide for the player with some experience. The instruction included here is meant to provide a review only. Alec emphasizes that this style of music can be fully learned only from within the oral tradition in which it grew. Part two presents an extensive collection of 163 jigs, reels, polkas, hornpipes, strathspeys, waltzes, and songs from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands, Cape Breton, New England and Southern Appalachia for banjo solo. Intermediate. Tablature. Reissue. 144 pp.
02-95153
$19.95
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EARLY BANJO
by Tim Twiss
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Book / CD set! "A primer for learning the minstrel banjo of the 19th century - easy-to-follow tunes, edited, compiled and performed by Tim, for the beginner and intermediate banjo player." A complete and concise course for the REAL old-time banjo-playing style! Spiral-bound; 25 pp.
158-84
$12.00
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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Book/2-CD set. One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Includes fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels, hornpipes, jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime, bluegrass, klezmer, blues, calypso, and a wide variety of "national" and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. 120 tunes, numerous exercises and examples in clear tablature; all tunes played by Perlman on the CDs. Intermediate/advanced. 200 pp.
02-99246BCD
$29.95
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FIRST LESSONS CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Dan Levenson
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Book/CD set. An ideal book for beginners and banjo players interested in learning the clawhammer style. Explains the basics of reading tablature, right hand technique, and other elements unique to clawhammer banjo. Includes classic songs: "Little Brown Jug," "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Policeman," more. 40 pp.
02-22258BCD
$9.99
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FRAILING THE FIVE STRING BANJO
by Eric Muller & Barbara Koehler
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Book/CD set! Very good for beginners. Contains an extensive discussion of technique as well as photos showing the frailing motion. 47 tunes in tablature, from easy to advanced. The CD is in split-track format, allowing you to play along with the old time string band or the frailing banjo parts. 96 pp.
02-93335BCD
$24.99
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FRANK B. CONVERSE'S NEW AND COMPLETE METHOD FOR THE BANJO WITH OR WITHOUT A MASTER
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High quality reprint of the classic Civil War era instructional book (1865). The first published articulation of "guitar style" playing, the finger style that replaced the stroke style then predominant. Fretboard chart, standard notation. 84pp.
351-2
$18.00
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FRANK CONVERSE'S BANJO WITHOUT A MASTER
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Reprint of an early fretless banjo tutor c.1865. Measure by measure analysis of old banjo favorites including "Juba," "Boatman's Dance," "Walk into the Parlor," "Yankee Doodle," "Arkansas Traveller," and others. Standard notation only.
262-2
$8.95
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GRANDPA JONES: 5-STRING BANJO
by Mark Jones
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Jones was a country music legend and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, known for his style of clawhammer banjo. For beginners there are tips on caring for your banjo; instruction in tunings, chord diagrams, and the right hand rhythm patterns that made Jones famous. For the intermediate musician, there are alternate tunings, drop thumb rhythm, and exercises for practicing your new skills. Includes favorite songs in the form of lyrics with chords for an accompanist. Preface by Grandpa Jones, along with personal photographs. 32 pp.
02-99957
$9.99
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HOW TO PLAY THE FIVE STRING BANJO
by Pete Seeger
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Originally published in 1948, and still one of the best introductions to many techniques and folk styles. A classic! Note/tab, 72 pp.
01-000024
$16.95
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MELODIC CLAWHAMMER BANJO - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MODERN CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Book/CD pack. The classic returns! Today's foremost player of the style brings you this comprehensive guide to melodic clawhammer. Over 50 tunes in clear tablature. Learn to play authentic versions of Appalachian fiddle tunes, string band tunes, New England hornpipes, Irish jigs, Scottish reels, more. Includes arrangements by many important contemporary players, and chapters on basic and advanced techniques. Also features over 70 musical illustrations, plus historical notes, and period photos. CD includes every tune! Tablature only. 93 pp.
49-1412
$19.95
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MINSTREL BANJO - BRIGGS' BANJO INSTRUCTOR
performance notes and transcriptions by Joseph Weidlich
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A reworking of the original 1855 Briggs' Banjo Instructor, updated with modern explanations, tablature (for the first time!), and performance notes. Tablature only, 72 pp.
49-1221
$12.95
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MORE MINSTREL BANJO - FRANK CONVERSE'S BANJO INSTRUCTOR - PERFORMANCE NOTES AND TRANSCRIPTIONS
transcriptions and performance notes by Joseph Weidlich
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This is the second book in this series of intabulations of music for the minstrel (Civil War-era) banjo. This particular book of music comes from "Frank Converse's Banjo Instructor, Without a Master" from 1865. It includes a "choice collection of banjo solos, jigs, songs, reels, walk arounds, etc., progressively arranged and plainly explained..." 47 pp. Tablature only.
49-000258
$12.95
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PETE SEEGER - BANJO BUNDLE PACK
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Book/DVD pack. Includes Pete's book (01-000024) & DVD (300-DVD85) both titled "How to Play the 5-String Banjo" in one money-saving pack. This manual for banjo players includes melody line, lyrics and banjo accompaniment and solos in note/tab. Covers: a basic strum, the fifth string, hammering on, pulling off, double thumbing, and much more. A classic! In the DVD America's most beloved banjo picker teaches up-picking, frailing, whamming, double-thumbing, hammering-on and pulling-off, tremolo, 6/8 time, Calypso rhythm, two-finger and three-finger picking, plus a variety of songs. Intermediate. 72 page book, 60 min. DVD.
300-617
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$35.95
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PHIL RICE'S CORRECT METHOD FOR THE BANJO: WITH OR WITHOUT A MASTER
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Facsimile reprint of the first known self-instructional banjo tutor, published in 1858. WARNING: Although this is an invaluable document of the instrument's early development, it's also an artifact of popular culture years before the Civil War and many of the songs published here depict the worst kind of racial stereotypes (and anti-Mormon sentiment!) common to the era. Notation only, 64 pp.
351-4
$18.00
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TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Michael J. Miles
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"Silver Anniversary" edition with clear, easy-to-read tablature! Reissue of the 1984 Kicking Mule publication: the same 105-page spiralbound book with -- instead of six cassettes -- 6 hours of MP3 audio instruction divided into 45 individual lessons. Designed as a course, starting you as an absolute beginner and making you an accomplished player.
16-5138
$30.00
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THE 5-STRING, OR "G" BANJO: A METHOD FOR IRISH AND BRITISH FOLKSONGS
by A. Sullivan
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Book/CD pack. General instruction featuring banjo arrangements of 23 songs in note/tab. CD contains all techniques and songs presented in the book. 38 pp.
200-6CD
$30.00
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THE EARLY MINSTREL BANJO - TECHNIQUE AND REPERTOIRE
by Joe Weidlich
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Featuring more than 65 classic songs, this extensive, interesting book teaches how to play the minstrel banjo like players in 1865. Includes: a history of the banjo in the US in the antebellum period, including the origins of the minstrel show; construction of minstrel banjos, evolution of the lower-pitched tunings, and idiomatic techniques; chapters on each of the seven major banjo methods; songs from each method; how to arrange songs for the minstrel banjo; contemporary gut and nylon string gauges approximating historical banjo string tensions; more. Tablature. 265 pp.
49-1325
$29.95
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Frailing Banjo Methods
Clawhammer/Frailing Tune Collections
50 TUNES FOR BANJO, VOL.1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS
by Mark Geslison
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Book/3-CD set. Many parts are arranged in standard Scruggs style, some in frailing or "clawhammer" style, and many in melodic style. Scruggs style is less melody/more finger roll pattern. Melodic style, as the name implies, is more melody/less finger roll pattern. Clawhammer uses no finger roll patterns; instead, it is made up of a melody within a strumming rhythm pattern. Clawhammer is considered a self-accompaniment style. One book in a 5-book series that contain the same 50 tunes for ensembles & individuals, arranged for different instruments. Beginning/intermediate. 163 pp.
02-99939BCD
$29.95
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A BANJO PICKIN' GIRL: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF OLA BELLE CAMPBELL REED
by Judy H. Marti
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Biography and tunebook devoted to the one and only Ola Belle Reed, written by her last student! Reed was a formidable banjo player in a unique, old-timey style, wrote many songs including "High on a Mountain," "Only the Leading Role Will Do," "I've Endured" and many more, and was very much her own person. Authoritative biography with lots of notes and unpublished photos, plus 22 of her own songs, with lyrics, chords, melody in standard notation and accompaniment in banjo tab! Comb-bound; 159 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
158-51
$17.95
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A SECRET LIFE OF BANJO
by Mary Z. Cox
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Companion book for the CD, featuring 15 simple banjo tabs, playing tips and notes about each tune. Spiralbound, 39 pp.
158-32
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$14.25
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AMERICAN BACH: J.S. BACH'S CELLO SUITES I & III
arranged for clawhammer banjo by Michael J. Miles
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Chicago's renaissance man of the banjo in two complete suites from the great baroque composer! Also features Miles' own "Suite for the Americas" - comprising all the music from his "American Bach" CD, listenable for free at www.MilesMusic.org. In double staves with standard notation and tablature - spiral-bound; 47pp.
158-81
$15.00
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BANJO DREAMIN' SUWANNEE NIGHTS
by Mary Z. Cox
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Companion book for the CD, including 16 simple tabs, more playing tips, and additional notes about each tune. Spiralbound, 39 pp.
158-43
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$14.05
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BANJO HEADS
by Bob Flesher
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Book and CD packaged together! All 19 tunes with notes on how to read tab, and on the old-time clawhammer style. Comb-bound; 48 pp.
511-4CD
$25.00
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BARD'S BANJO: ENGLISH COUNTRY CLAWHAMMER BANJO SOLOS
by Steve Harvey
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Book of tunes from the Elizabethan era set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance, the songs of Shakespeares day and the mountain banjo seem to be worlds apart, but the musical traditions are, in fact, related, as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes and are a natural way to extend the mountain banjo repertoire for intermediate/advanced players. Their pedigree, their modal feel, the lilting rhythms, and the ease with which they can be adapted to the banjo argue the case. They open the possibility for new rhythms, giving the banjo a new voice. Each section is organized around a traditional mountain tuning, with a mountain song serving as a model of that tuning, illuminating the relationship between the two musical worlds. Free audio downloads available. Intermediate/advanced. 36 pp.
02-20669
$14.99
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BOB CARLIN - FIDDLE TUNES FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
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Book/CD pack. Renowned instructor and Grammy nominee Bob Carlin is one of the best-known banjoists performing today. This book, an update of his 1983 classic with the addition of a CD, teaches how to play 32 pieces from his first two solo recordings: "Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo" and "Where Did You Get That Hat?" Includes performance and origin notes for each tune plus photos from throughout Bob's career. The CD includes excerpts of each song from the original recordings. Tablature only. 58 pp.
49-1327
$19.99
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BUZZARD BANJO CLAWHAMMER STYLE
by Dan Levenson
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Book/CD set. Provides the intermediate clawhammer banjo player with a repertoire of tunes as performed by the Boiled Buzzards Old Time Stringband. Quickly covers basics, then launches into the tunes. Tab only. 40 pp.
02-99126BCD
$19.99
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CELTIC & NEW ENGLAND FIDDLE TUNES FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Book/CD set. Formerly titled "Basic Clawhammer Banjo." A compilation of favorite solos in Irish, Scottish and New England fiddle tunes, arranged for banjo. Note/tab. Not for beginners. 36 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/22/13
02-95548BCD
$19.95
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CHOICE MUSIC FOR BANJO AND BANJEAURINE
by Clarke Buehling
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"Buehling's Folio of Old Time Tunes for the 5-String Banjo" newly arranged in tablature by the author! 40 tunes finger-style - plus a new section of 14 tunes in "stroke" (clawhammer) style - using the tunings g'cgbd' - C standard - and g'dgbd' - G raised bass. A few tunes have accompaniments and second banjo parts too! Comb-bound; 63 pp.
158-44
$20.00
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO STRING BAND FAVORITES
arranged, illustrated and recorded by Stephen C. Parker
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Book/MP3 CD pack. Over 200 clawhammer banjo arrangements created to accompany many of the most popular fiddle tunes. They are intended for specific recorded tunes, all of which are referenced in the discography. Mostly fiddle tunes plus three rags, three waltzes and eight songs. Tunes are organized by banjo tuning: Open-A, Amod, Open-G, Old-G or Gold, Two-D's and Two-C's. All tunes include chord symbols for accompaniment. Also includes playing tips and how to read tablature, and extensive appendices including a discography, bibliography, performers websites, chord chart; and for developing players: scales, exercises and a section of easier tunes. Throughout the book there are photos and wonderful drawings of well known musicians and their biographies. The MP3 CD (over 3 hours!) includes all 200 tunes, with variations, plus all the scales and exercises, all recorded at a moderate speed. Spiral-bound. Tablature only. 165 pp.
686-3
$35.00
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CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB BOOK FOR THE CDs "GIRL WITH THE BANJO TATTOO" & "DRUMMING ON THE EDGE OF BANJO"
by Mary Z. Cox
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Contains tab for the 24 tunes found on her two most recent CD's of the same title, along with playing and historical notes. Includes "Chicken's Crowin' At Midnight", "Pretty Polly", "Foggy Dew", "Soldier's Joy", more. Spiralbound; 59 pages.
158-76
$20.00
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CLAWHAMMER DANCES: CONTRA DANCE & ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES ARRANGED FOR MELODIC CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Bob Solosko
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This spiral bound book contains many tunes that are in current contra dance repertoire. Foreword by Ken Perlman. Tablature only. 50 pp.
482-1
$12.95
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COTTON BLOSSOM: 19th CENTURY SOLOS IN CLAWHAMMER STYLE
by R.D. Lunceford
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Tablature to all 35 tunes from the CD of the same title, 27 pages on the history of the banjo, evolution of playing style, sources and settings, banjo tunings, a bonus feature on the modal system and in-depth notes to each tune -- what a treasure trove! Tab is clear and easy to read, arrangements are suitable to either fretted or fretless banjos.
158-42
$20.00
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COUNTERPOINT - CLAWHAMMER BANJO DUETS
by Michael Miles
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Matches the album of the same title. Miles has taken traditional melodies and created a second banjo part in counterpoint harmony. Counterpoint harmony (vs parallel harmony) has a rhythm and melody of its own, distinct from the main melody. The result is an exquisite sound that enriches these ancient melodies and breathes a revitalized life into them. When Pete Seeger heard it he said, "this is one of the most beautiful recordings I have heard in all my 70 years....it's enough to make me want to learn the banjo all over again." Free online audio. Intermediate. 48 pp.
02-22117
$14.99
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DEVIL IN THE KITCHEN - CELTIC MUSIC ARRANGED FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Ken Perlman
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Transcriptions from Ken Perlman's "Devil in the Kitchen" recording (MARI-CD6502) in tablature. 22 pp.
262-5
$9.95
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DROP-THUMB: 21 CLAWHAMMER BANJO SOLOS
by R.D. Lunceford
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Full tablature for all the tunes on Lunceford's fine CD of the same name -- with tunings, historical background, a section on style, and in-depth notes on each of the tunes. Comb-bound; 33 pp.
158-24
$15.00
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EARLY AMERICAN CLASSICS FOR BANJO
by Rob MacKillop
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Book/CD set. Discover the birth of the American fingerstyle banjo in this collection of 28 tunes culled from banjo publications between 1860 and 1887. Includes many of the early leading players: James Buckley, Albert Baur, and the great Frank B. Converse. From folk-style dances to parlor dances, to advanced Romantic-period classical-style solos. Can be played on modern banjos or period-style instruments. The CD features a gut-strung banjo, and is played with the flesh of the fingertips, in the old American tuning. For modern players, Rob has provided TAB and a Standard Notation stave at modern banjo pitch. Clawhammer players will find many of the pieces in the book suitable for their technique, and bluegrass/fingerstyle players will be able to play all the pieces. Rob's fascinating introductory essay, places the music in historical context. All by a leading player in the revival of this great American banjo heritage. Beginning/intermediate. 60 pp.
02-22172BCD
$18.99
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ECLECTIC CLAWHAMMER
by Bob Solosko
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Traditional and contemporary tunes from the contra dance, Scottish, Irish, English, French, Cape Breton and Old-Time repertories arranged for melodic clawhammer banjo. "The Bag of Spuds," "Castle Kelly," "Far Away," "Jump at the Sun," "Redwing Set," "Sally in the Garden," "Road to California," more--67 tunes in all. Tablature only. Spiralbound. 74 pp.
482-2
$13.95
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FLORIDA BANJO
by Mary Z. Cox
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Companion book to the CD, with simple tablatures, more playing tips, and additional notes about each tune; plus a bonus tab of her own "Coo Coo's Tune" -- an easy version. Spiralbound; 45 pp.
158-55
$15.00
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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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GOSPEL TUNES FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Dan Levenson
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Book/CD set. The versions of the tabs presented here are neither overly simple nor particularly complex. Anyone with basic clawhammer skills should be able to play the tab as written or get close enough so they can create a satisfying version of each tune for themselves. Beginners. 48 pp.
02-21432BCD
$17.99
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KYLE CREED: CLAWHAMMER BANJO MASTER
by Bob Carlin & Dan Levenson
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Book/CD set. A collection of clawhammer banjo tablature as played by Kyle Creed, with modern interpretations by Bob Carlin and Dan Levenson. This book is the first in a series of transcriptions of tunes from the old masters who gave definition to our style of old time clawhammer banjo playing. The repertoire, presented in tablature, is intended as a starting point for your journey through the old time music world. As such, each piece is presented in multiple arrangements. The recordings are for the most part played at a learning tempo and are close to the written notation but not exact in all cases. Beginning/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-22137BCD
$19.99
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OLD TIME MUSIC PARTY - PLAY-ALONG TRACKS FOR JAM SESSIONS
with Bruce Molsky, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, and Joe Fallon
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CD/book pack. 13 instrumentals for old time fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar players who want to hone their skills and increase their repertoire. The tunes are played up to speed for experienced pickers, and at half speed for beginners/intermediates. "Susananna Gal," "Martha Campbell," "Sunny Home in Dixie," "Flatwoods," "Paddy on the Hand Car," "Wild Horse at Stoney Point," "June Apple," "Jenny on the Railroad," "Tippy Get Your Hair Cut," "Texas Gals" more. All levels. Comb-bound. 14 pp.
300-556
$19.95
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OLD TIME STRINGBAND WORKSHOP FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Jane Keefer & Dick Weissman & Terry Prohaska
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One in a set of four books, each with a matching collection of 40 traditional type fiddle tunes arranged to develop ensemble and jam session playing skills with other acoustic instruments, as well as to expand your repertoire of tunes. The music is presented in tablature with annotations for playing techniques and variations. A bonus arrangement of "Star of the County Down" is available as a free download. Beginning/intermediate. 72 pp.
02-21762
$19.99
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OLD-TIME CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Bob Flesher
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Book and CD packaged together! All 12 tunes in note-for-note tablature. Includes instructions for reading the tab. 26 pp., spiral bound.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
511-1CD
$25.00
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OLD-TIME FESTIVAL TUNES FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Dan Levenson
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Book/2-CD set. A tune repertoire book, it includes over 100 old-time festival favorites. Some are well-known, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. Two lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general clawhammer skills. The advanced version will require more time and finesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include intuitive ways of playing some passages. Beginning/intermediate. Spiralbound, 248 pp.
02-20313BCD
$32.99
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PICKIN' IN THE BLUE RIDGE: CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Bob Flesher
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Tablature for all 17 tunes from the CD of the same name, and in the same order! With notes on all the tunes, how to read tab, and on the old-time clawhammer style. Comb-bound; 38 pp.
511-5
$15.00
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PICKIN' IN THE BLUE RIDGE: CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Bob Flesher
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Book and CD packaged together! Tablature for all 17 tunes with notes on all the tunes, how to read tab, and on the old-time clawhammer style. Comb-bound; 38 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
511-5CD
$25.00
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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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ROUND PEAK STYLE CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Brad Leftwich
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Book/CD set. More than 70 tunes in the unique clawhammer style known as Round Peak - named after the Blue Ridge community where it originated. Tunes are organized by the specific banjo tuning used, with A, G, and D tunings most prominent. Historical, biographical notes, technical tips and discography. Not for absolute beginners. Note/tab. 104 pp.
02-96660BCD
$24.95
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SITTIN' IN THE CATBIRD'S SEAT: TRANSCRIPTIONS OF BANJO TUNES FROM THE CD
by Walt Koken
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Companion book to the CD contains music, tablature, and fingering for all 17 selections, plus tips and tricks for banjo players, a poem - "Banjo" - by Tommy Thompson, and a brief segment on reading music and music theory. Suitable for all levels of players who are already familiar with the basics of frailing or clawhammer style, while being of particular interest to finger-pickers for it's inclusion of Walt's arrangement of Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag," and "Peaceful Times." 48 pp. in easy-to-read format; oversize, plastic spiralbound.
158-86
$30.00
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SLOW JAM FOR OLD TIME MUSIC - BACK-UP PRACTICE TRACKS
with Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Bruce Molsky, & Mark Schatz
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CD/book pack. 14 great jam session tunes for learning musicians. Each one is slowed down for beginners and played up-to-speed for those ready to jam faster. Suitable for any old-time instrument - fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, or guitar. Includes "The Buffalo Girls," "Sugar in the Gourd," "Hangman's Reel," "Black Eyed Susie," "Billy in the Lowground," more. 17 pp.
300-516
$19.95
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SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN BANJO
by Wayne Erbsen
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16 classic melodies arranged for beginning, intermediate & advanced clawhammer banjo. Friendly book filled with clawhammer banjo instruction, tablature, chords, playing tips, lyrics, tune histories, vintage photos, more. Includes classic old-time tunes like "Soldier's Joy," "Arkansas Traveler," "Shady Grove," lots more. 119 pp.
02-95275
$15.95
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STRING BAND CLASSICS FOR BANJO
trans. by Bob Flesher
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Book/CD set. Transcribed for banjo from the Rounder recording by The Highwoods String Band titled "Feed Your Babies Onions." Written in banjo tablature with chords, performance notes, and lyrics provided for many of the tunes. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
02-96688BCD
$17.95
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THE ART OF THE MOUNTAIN BANJO
by Art Rosenbaum
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A complete survey of traditional banjo styles complete with tunings, playing tips, and the author's deft drawings. Progresses from easy tunes for the beginner to more difficult pieces. Styles include up-picking or Pete Seeger's basic strum; two-finger picking; three-finger picking; and what had variously been called frailing, clawhammer, knocking, rapping, overhand, fram-style, flayin' hand, and other Appalachian names, here called down-picking. Tablature only. Includes CD, 96 pp.
02-96711BCD
$25.99
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THE BANJO PICKER'S FAKEBOOK
by David Brody
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A banjo version (in tablature) of the Fiddler's Fake Book. Some melodic bluegrass and straight clawhammer arrangements, but most are for intermediate to advanced melodic clawhammer banjo players. Arrangements by Bob Carlin, Marty Cutler, Ken Perlman, and Henry Sapoznik. 216pp.
01-064261
$27.99
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THE BANJO PLAYER'S SONGBOOK
by Tim Jumper
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Clawhammer arrangements of over 200 folksongs & tunes. Discusses tunings & chords. Words & tab. Perfect bound. 288 pp.
01-064709
$34.99
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THE MINSTREL BANJO STROKE STYLE
by Bob Flesher
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60 tunes -- nearly all collected from printed sources from 1855-72 -- employing the early minstrel-show "stroke" style of 19th-century clawhammer banjo. A treasure trove of banjoistic history! Graded in order of difficulty. Tablature only; CD with all 60 tunes included, 60 pp., spiral bound.
511-2CD
$30.00
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VINTAGE BANJO
by Mary Z. Cox
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Companion book for the CD, featuring 14 simple banjo tabs, playing tips and notes about each tune. Spiralbound, 39 pp.
158-33
.. list $15.00 ours
$14.25
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WADE WARD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO MASTER
by Bob Carlin & Dan Levenson
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Book/CD set. A collection of clawhammer banjo tablature as played by Wade Ward, with modern interpretations by Carlin and Levenson. This book is the second in a series of transcriptions of tunes from the old masters who gave definition to our style of old time clawhammer banjo playing. Each piece is presented in multiple arrangements, both on the page and on the CD. The recordings are for the most part played at a learning tempo and are close to the written notation but not exact in all cases. Beginning/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-22243BCD
$17.99
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WALKIN' THAT BANJO HOME
by Mary Z. Cox
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Companion book for the CD, with 17 simple tablatures, more playing tips, and additional notes about each tune. Spiralbound.
on order, expected arrival date 05/29/13
158-47
.. list $15.00 ours
$14.05
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WITH MY BANJO ON MY KNEE - THE MINSTREL SONGS OF STEPHEN FOSTER
arranged by Daniel Partner, with historical notes by Edwin J. Sims
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Book/CD pack. 16 of Stephen Foster's pre-Civil War songs arranged for minstrel banjo, some of the first and most popular songs ever written for banjo. Fascinating historical notes describe the meaning of each song, their place in history, the significance of the musicians who first performed them, and Foster himself, America's first professional songwriter. Includes the complete original lyrics of each song and an extensive bibliography. CD contains recordings of each arrangement performed on solo minstrel banjo and 12 tracks of banjo with bone accompaniment. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-101179
$19.95
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Frailing Banjo Methods
Clawhammer/Frailing Tune Collections
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