Bluegrass banjo for dummies

Evans, Bill, 1956- author.

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The banjo nearly defines the bluegrass sound, and you'll be playing your own favorite tunes--or maybe writing some new ones--with the help of this book. Bluegrass Banjo For Dummies is the place to start if you're ready to start learning banjo or upgrade your skills to play in the bluegrass style. Written by an expert musician and educator, this book makes it easy to start plucking your 5-string banjo using common bluegrass techniques. You'll also...

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Banjo Instruction and study

Banjo Methods (Bluegrass) Self-instruction

Banjo Methods Self-instruction

Bluegrass music Instruction and study

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ISBN:

9781394152902

Edition:

2nd edition

Description:

xiii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Bluegrass banjo

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Getting started with bluegrass banjo. Bluegrass music and the banjo ; Finding the perfect bluegrass banjo and getting the gear you need ; Hitting the ground running : tuning, reading music, and making chords ; Fretting and picking
Let's roll! Scruggs-style banjo essentials. Picking techniques : roll patterns ; Fretting techniques and putting the hands together ; Getting bona fide : playing licks and classic tunes ; Working up your own Scruggs-style solos
Playing in the band : backup essentials. Getting started : playing down-the-neck backup ; Taking it higher : playing up-the-neck backup
Progressive banjo : melodic and single-string styles. Melodic-style banjo ; Single-string banjo
Keeping your banjo in top shape. Setup essentials : getting the best sound from your banjo ; All strings considered : choosing and changing strings
The part of tens. Ten (or so) groundbreaking bluegrass banjo players. Earl Scruggs (1924-2012) ; Don Reno (1927-1984) ; J.D. Crowe (1937- ) ; Veronica "Roni" Stoneman (1938- ) ; Bill Keith (1939- ) ; Tony Trischka (1949- ) ; Murphy Henry (1952- ) ; Béla Fleck (1958- ) ; Alison Brown (1962- ) ; Jens Kruger (1962- ) ; Kristin Scott Benson (1976- ) ; Noam Pikelny (1981- )
Ten strategies to make you a better player (right now!). Sweat the details ; Take it step by step ; Find a good teacher ; Play with others ; Use the metronome ; Flow with your rolls ; Listen, watch, and learn ; Use your ear more than tablature ; Practice using looping techniques ; Track your progress
Appendix A.A guide to chords, notes, and major scales
Appendix B. Audio tracks and video clips

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3353308

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