Banjo For Dummies: Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction
Get started with chords and basic picking patternsExplore bluegrass and clawhammer banjo stylesHave fun playing with others in jam sessionsFind a great banjo and get the accessories you needYour hands-on guide to playing the five-string banjoFrom the concert arena to a backyard jam session, the five-string banjo is heard everywhere these days. Whether you’re a brand new picker or an experienced player looking for new ideas and styles,Banjo For Dummiesis your road map to the most popular banjo styles played today. From the very basics to the most advanced playing techniques, you’ll find everything you need right here, with audio tracks and video clips available online to help you every step of the way.Take your first banjo steps — choose a banjo that’s right for you, get in tune, and get comfortable with good playing techniques right from the startGet your strings in order — practice fretting chords, read tablature, and use basic picking patterns to play your first songsDig deeper — play clawhammer and bluegrass song favorites using advanced right- and left-hand techniques, and get acquainted with both minstrel and classic banjo stylesNetwork into banjo culture — unlock the secrets of playing with other musicians, find a great teacher, and get the lowdown on attending camps and festivalsGear up — from cases and strings to capos, tuners, and metronomes, discover how to use the accessories that can make you a better banjo playerOpen the book and find:A complete banjo buyer’s guideAdvice for tuning your banjoBasic music theory and how to read banjo tablatureEssentials of clawhammer, bluegrass, and historical stylesHow to enhance your playing with advanced techniquesBluegrass picking techniquesHow to change strings and choose accessoriesMore than 150 audio and video examples