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
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 Authoritative biography with lots of notes and unpublished photos, plus 22 of her own songs, with lyrics, chords, melody in standard notation and accompaniment in banjo tab!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.
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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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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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
$17.95
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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.
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 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
by Michael Miles
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A companion book to the recording of the same title, this unique collection of 16 traditional tunes is arranged for the 5-string banjo with a contrapuntal harmony line for a second banjo. Tablature only. Includes CD. Spiral-bound; 24 pp.
02-95550BCD
$20.00
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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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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
$17.95
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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 CLAWHAMMER BANJO
by Bob Flesher
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All the tunes from the CD or cassette tape of the same name, in note-for-note tablature. Includes instructions for reading the tab. 26 pp., spiral bound.
511-1
$15.00
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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
$29.95
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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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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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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
$25.00
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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
$37.95
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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
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$14.25
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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.
158-47
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$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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