Banjo For Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118746333 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Whether you’re a brand new picker or an experienced player looking for new ideas and styles, Banjo For Dummies is 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
Bill has performed on stages throughout North America, Europe, and Japan, and his CDs have topped both folk and bluegrass charts.. Bill Evans is an internationally celebrated five-string banjo player, teacher, historian, and recording artist, who has helped thousands of banjo players from all over the world in a professional career that spans over 35 years. He has produced numerous instructional DVDs and hosted hundreds of instru
With this guide, you will learn tips and techniques for selecting the right instruments and accessories, how to develop correct hand position and posture, and how to tune, care for, and make simple repairs to the instrument. This second edition of Banjo For Dummies does the rest of the work for you with updated practice lessons, teaching techniques, and step-by-step examples. Play your way to banjo-playing expertiseTraditionally associated with country, folk, and bluegrass music, the banjo is accessible to anyone with the patience and willpower to learn it. An updated multimedia component features companion audio tracks and complementary video lessons that cement the concepts readers gain during their reading.Written by Bill Evans, an accomplished five-string banjo player, teacher, writer, and historianIncludes access to "how-to" videos on DummiesIdeal for anyone who wants to learn to play this classic instrumentFor musicians hoping to lend their art an edge or interested learners looking to pick up a unique skill, Banjo For Dummies is a must-have, straightforward guide to success.
Great book - but one caveat Mike H This book is very clear in its presentation of the many steps involved in learning the 5-string banjo. It leads you through with great attention to detail and a lot of humor. I received my new banjo recently (also through Amazon) and am hard at work learning the basics. It's fun to peek ahead at what's coming next--at the same time, it's sobering to realize how much there is to learn . Good for beginners Purchased to accompany the gift of a banjo. The recipient has been playing now for several weeks and found this book very helpful. It's descriptive enough to get a good start, but anyone who wants to play well will have to supplement with youtube, lessons, etc.. GovContractor said Pickin' and a Grinnin'. This is a written digital book if that makes sense. A lot of the book has links you can go to during the lessons, but my firewall at work blocks a lot of sites so the book is a great stand alone as well.I hope my co-workers like the banjo!