Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 1 (Music Instruction): For 5-String Banjo
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Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 1 (Music Instruction): For 5-String Banjo Details
(Banjo). The Hal Leonard Banjo Method 2nd Edition is the newly updated and revised version of the original classic method. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is designed for anyone just learning to play bluegrass-style 5-string banjo. You'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. Topics covered include: the basics, tuning, reading tablature, playing chords, learning notes, learning rhythm, right-hand rolles, hammer-ons and pull-offs, pinches and slides, many classic bluegrass songs, and much more!
Reviews
3 Stars.A good book. Well structured. Written by a person who appreciates why music theory is just as important as instrument familiarity and motor skills are to learning how to play an instrument. Although it would be useful to the self taught student, it may be better suited to a structured class taught by a teacher. It starts a little slow and some may loose interest. A teacher would keep the material interesting and show why the material is important and where the book is going. I think most self taught banjo students want to learn Blue Grass Finger or Claw Hammer style. For Blue Grass students, they want a finger roll and a song right now. Immediate gratification. They don't always appreciate the fine points or become aware of their lack of knowledge until later. The book ends with some great songs but is also a setup for the Method 2 book. For the self taught Banjo Student, I would suggest also looking at the hard copy Janet Davis "You Can Teach Yourself Banjo" book, which includes a CD and DVD. The book starts with basic rolls and chords, and continues to up the neck positions and covers melodic styles. Each segment includes great songs which build on previous chapters. But the Davis book lacks Music Theory.