Alfred Music Banjo A to Z Book and CD

Play the 5-string banjo in virtually every musical situation now! Beginning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of styles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Banjo virtuoso and educator Dick Weissman leads musicians through every topic with easy-to-understand lessons and a CD that demonstrates each example and tune. Every player, from beginner through intermediate and up to professional, will enjoy exploring styles and expanding their repertoire with Banjo A to Z. All music is presented in standard notation and TAB.

Spezielle Features:

• Seeger Strum-Technik
• Hammer-ons
• Pull-offs
• Clawhammer Strums
• Double Thumbing
• Two- and Three-Finger
• Picking
• Forward und Backward Rolls
• Bending
• Rasguado und Tremolo.

Styles:

• Traditional
• Bluegrass
• Blues
• Dixieland
• Ragtime
• Walzer
• Irish
• Flamenco
• Calypso
• Reggae
• South American
• Middle Eastern
• Minstrel u.a.