Description

Experience the versatility of the 5-string banjo across a wide range of musical genres. This extensive guide begins with essential topics such as selecting the right instrument and proper tuning, progressing through both fundamental and advanced techniques in styles including classical, bluegrass, reggae, and bossa nova. Renowned banjoist and educator Dick Weissman provides clear, accessible lessons accompanied by a CD that illustrates each example and tune. Musicians at all levels, from beginners to professionals, will find value in exploring diverse styles and enhancing their repertoire with Banjo A to Z, which features music in standard notation and TAB.

The book includes a variety of techniques such as the Seeger strum, hammer-ons, pull-offs, clawhammer strums, double thumbing, and various picking patterns. It covers an array of styles, including traditional, bluegrass, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, waltz, Irish, flamenco, calypso, reggae, South American, Middle Eastern, minstrel, and classical. Additionally, it offers practical guidance on tuning, using a capo, playing melodically, and grasping fundamental music theory.