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Fred Sokolow :The Complete Bluegrass Banjo Method | Banjo Instruction Book with Tablature and Standard Notation | 25 Bluegrass Songs, Online Audio Examples, Rolls, Chords, and Backup Licks - Softcover
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The Complete Bluegrass Banjo Method by banjo instructor Fred Sokolow is a comprehensive banjo instruction book for players who want to learn the essential techniques and musical vocabulary of bluegrass banjo. This method introduces the foundations of three-finger bluegrass picking through authentic songs and practical exercises that build confidence and musicality.
The book includes 25 songs presented in both standard notation and banjo tablature, allowing players to follow along whether they read traditional notation or prefer TAB. Students also gain access to 77 recorded audio examples demonstrating techniques, songs, and exercises. The included online audio features the PLAYBACK+ player, which allows users to slow down audio without changing pitch, loop sections, adjust keys, and pan channels for detailed listening.
Beyond song learning, the method explores the essential building blocks of bluegrass banjo playing. Fred Sokolow explains how to choose and care for a banjo, tune the instrument, read tablature, and develop strong picking technique through three-finger rolls.
Song List
Cripple Creek * Cumberland Gap * Old Joe Clark * John Hardy * Worried Man Blues * Bury Me Beneath The Willow * Jesse James * Banks Of The Ohio * The Wabash Cannonball * In The Pines * Red River Valley * Careless Love * Long Journey Home * Freight Train * Wildwood Flower * Down In The Valley * Little Birdie * The Blue Tail Fly * The Streets Of Laredo * The Yellow Rose Of Texas * The Man Of Constant Sorrow * Buffalo Gals * The Crawdad Song * She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain * When The Saints Go Marching In
Whether used for individual study, structured lessons, or building a repertoire of classic bluegrass tunes, this book offers a clear and encouraging path into bluegrass banjo with step-by-step instruction, playable songs, and supportive audio examples.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. (Banjo). With this comprehensive method, you get 25 songs in standard notation and tab, 77 recorded examples, and detailed info from banjo master Fred Sokolow on a host of other topics, including: the selection, care and feeding of your banjo; tuning; reading tablature; chords; three-finger rolls; backup licks; playing in any key; picking melody; special effects; different tunings; music theory; and many more. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. With this comprehensive method, you get 25 songs in standard notation and tab, a CD with 77 examples, and detailed info from banjo master Fred Sokolow on a host of other topics, including: the selection, care and feeding of your banjo; tuning; reading tablature; chords; three-finger rolls; backup licks; playing in any key; picking melody; special effects; different tunings; music theory; and many more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634053276
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