BOOK WITH CD AND ONLINE AUDIO
Absolutely the easiest beginner manual on three-finger (bluegrass) banjo available. Very detailed explanations, many photos and only the most basic rolls and chords used. Many practice tips and instructions on how to practice. Caution marks at problem spots.
Starts with single-note melodies (no rolls) and advances to arrangements using only Alternating Thumb and Forward rolls, using recognizable songs that are learned quickly because they are well known. Builds up to great banjo classics Cripple Creek and Cumberland Gap.
Lyrics included for extra help with melody. Bold face melody notes. Even young children can comprehend this book. The download audio has banjo and rhythm on seperate channels. All tunes played on download audio, not just two, but THREE different speeds: VERY slow, slow ,then medium with rhythm.
Mel Bay Publications.
Includes:
- Go Tell Aunt Rhody
- Tom Dooley
- Good Night Ladies
- Old Time Religion
- Cotton-Eyed Joe
- Cumberland Gap
- When The Saints Go Marching In
- Cripple Creek
