Steve Martin's latest CD, Rare Bird Alert, has received raves from critics, fans and players alike. His 13 songs and sparkling banjo solos, in both clawhammer and three-finger picking styles, are whimsical and fun-filled, always beautifully crafted and superbly played. This new book features tablature and lyrics, and Steve has added brief instructions for playing each tune. Songs: Rare Bird Alert • Yellow-Backed Fly • Best Love • Northern Island • Go Away, Stop, Turn Around, Come Back • Jubilation Day • More Bad Weather on the Way • You • The Great Remember (For Nancy) • Women Like to Slow Dance • Hide Behind a Rock • Atheists Don't Have No Songs • King Tut.
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The 5-String Banjo Fingering Chart includes tuning notes, chord shapes and a photo/diagram of the instrument.
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Published by popular demand, this long-awaited songbook contains exact transcriptions in banjo tablature that capture the unique playing style of Douglas Dillard. This fantastic collection includes all of his best-loved tunes, from the Andy Griffith Show, from his many great years of recording as the original Dillards, and from his solo banjo albums and his releases with The Doug Dillard Band. Features more than 20 tunes in G tuning, C tuning amd G modal tuning, including classics such as: Cripple Creek • Hickory Hollow • Jamboree • John Henry • Old Joe Clark • Buckin' Mule • and more. A must-have for all banjo players!
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Teach yourself authentic bluegrass banjo with this book and audio pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more, as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The audio contains recordings of the examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs. Written by Tony Trischka, one of the world's most innovative banjo players, who, throughout his career, has defied limitations while exploring a wide variety of genres.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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This book teaches the fundamentals of banjo playing through familiar tunes, including: Buffalo Gals • Down in the Valley • Blue-tail Fly • and many more.
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This convenient compilation includes Book 1 and Book 2 with the corresponding audio and video lessons. This banjo method 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 and watch the video. Learn at your own pace with over 140 great songs and examples! Topics covered include: songs, chords and melodies • picking and strumming • playing tips and techniques • music notation • and more.
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The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to over 2,800 banjo chords, covering four of the most commonly used tunings. Thirty different chord qualities are covered 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!
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The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality audio is now available for banjo! This book 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 audio. You'll learn all the basics: songs, chords, and melodies; pinching, rolling, and picking; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and much more! Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of banjo music! Over 90 great songs and examples with full-demo tracks. The audio is accessed online for download or streaming and includes PLAYBACK+ tools such as tempo adjustment, looping, and more!
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Play 5-string banjo arrangements of your favorite songs from Flatt & Scruggs, Hank Williams, Steve Martin, Bill Monroe, Carolina Chocolate Drops and more! This updated collection of 16 songs is presented in order of difficulty, beginning with roll variations and ending with melodic style. Songs include: Abilene • Big Sandy River • Cornbread and Butter Beans • Foggy Mountain Breakdown • I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow • Jambalaya (On the Bayou) • Words Unspoken • and more.
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An A-to-Z guide to mastering the Irish tenor banjo from Ireland's foremost exponent of the instrument. Suitable for both the beginner and more advanced players, the book includes 30 well-known Irish tunes in notes and tablature.
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18 of the Fab Four's finest for five string banjo! Includes: Across the Universe • Blackbird • A Hard Day's Night • Here Comes the Sun • Hey Jude • Let It Be • She Loves You • Strawberry Fields Forever • Ticket to Ride • Yesterday • and more.
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A fun collection of 25 Disney favorites arranged for 5-string banjo, including: The Ballad of Davy Crockett • The Bare Necessities • Be Our Guest • Bella Notte (This Is the Night) • Cruella De Vil • It's a Small World • Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious • Under the Sea • You've Got a Friend in Me • Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah • and more.
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Classic Rock Banjo is designed for your total enjoyment. Each song uses the original guitar parts arranged for the banjo. Also, we've added some suggested roll and picking patterns to add to the fun. Titles: After Midnight (Eric Clapton) • Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) • Hotel California (Eagles) • It's All Over Now (The Rolling Stones) • Jump (Van Halen) • Long Train Runnin' (The Doobie Brothers) • Maggie May (Rod Stewart) • The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Band) • Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) • Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) • Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) • Truckin' (Grateful Dead).
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Now available with a helpful play-along CD, this great songbook for 5-string banjo pickers features 10 easy, 10 intermediate and 10 difficult arrangements of the most popular bluegrass banjo songs. This book/CD pack comes complete with a chord chart and includes tablature.
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