Play the 5-string banjo in virtually every musical situation now! Beginning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of styles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Banjo virtuoso and educator Dick Weissman leads musicians through every topic with easy-to-understand lessons and a CD that demonstrates each example and tune. Every player, from beginner through intermediate and up to professional, will enjoy exploring styles and expanding their repertoire with Banjo A to Z. All music is presented in standard notation and TAB. Special features: Techniques include the Seeger strum, hammer-ons, pull-offs, clawhammer strums, double thumbing, two- and three-finger picking, forward and backward rolls, bending, rasguado, and tremolo. * Styles include traditional, bluegrass, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, waltz, Irish, flamenco, calypso, reggae, South American, Middle Eastern, minstrel, and classical. * Learn effective ways to tune, use the capo, play melodically, and understand basic music theory.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Alfred Music Co INC International Concepts.,U.S.
ISBN-13
9780739052600
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202288577
Product Key Features
Book Title
Banjo a to Z
Author
Dick Weissman
Language
English
Topic
Music, Musical Instruments
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
104 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Dick Weissman
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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