Pick and roll your way through bluegrass banjo basics
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 have access to over 100 online audio
files, and 35 video lessons, so you can see and hear the techniques in
practice. This book serves as your first step to becoming a bluegrass
banjo player, even if you're completely new to playing musical
instruments. Choose the right banjo, pick up the basics, learn classic
banjo licks, and more--the easy way.
- Learn how to read banjo tablature and perform on a five-string banjo
- Get insight on playing as part of a bluegrass combo band
- Practice with classic bluegrass tunes and banjo licks
- Create banjo solos that will wow your audiences
This friendly For Dummies guide is great for fledgling banjo players
interested in the bluegrass style. Whether or not you already play
another instrument, you'll pick up the banjo basics you can show off at
your next local bluegrass festival.
