Mel Bay My First Banjo Picking Songs

Code: MB20799BCD
£14.99

This fun and easy bluegrass banjo book and CD takes you from the very beginning. Beginning with an introduction to the instrument, the book teaches you basic banjo technique such as three-finger rolls, how to read banjochordcharts, playing back up, and hand placement, setting the foundation for the repertoire found in the book. Featuring classics such as 'Boil Them Cabbage Down', 'Cripple Creek' and 'Tom Dooley', this book will get you playingin notime! Music presented in tablature.

Full description

Description

  • 1. Parts of the Banjoÿ
  • 2. Detailed Diagram of the 5 String Banjo
  • 3. Tuning the Banjoÿ
  • 4. Understanding the Tablatureÿ
  • 5. Three Finger Rolls with Variations
  • 6. Reading a Chord Chart
  • 7. Go Tell Aunt Rhody
  • 8. CRIPPLE CREEK
  • 9. Cripple Creek #2 and Cripple Creek First Section Variation
  • 10. Playing Back Up
  • 11. Salty Dog Blues and Roll In My Sweet Baby?s Arms
  • 12. Gold Watch and Chain and Blue Ridge Cabin Homeÿ
  • 13. RED RIVER VALLEY
  • 14. Tom Dooleyÿ
  • 15. Liza Jane

Specification

Product Type
book, tutor,
Book / DVD/ CD Type
Song Book, Tutor Book,
Instrument Suitability
Banjo, 5 String Banjo,
Region of Musical Origin
American
Number of Strings
5 String