You Can Teach Yourself Banjo - Softcover

Davis, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786698985 ISBN 13: 9780786698981

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2017

Synopsis

This is the ideal beginner’s book, presenting the basics of the 5-string banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument’s fundamental techniques, as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end, revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. Includes access to online audio and video.

About this title

About the Author

Janet Rice Davis was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where music has always been an integral part of her family life. Although Janet's formal musical training was primarily in the classical field, she was fascinated with the stringed instruments, particularly those involved with folk and bluegrass music. In college she played the guitar and sang as a folk and blues musician in many of the Austin clubs, learning from such greats as Lightning Hopkins, Janis Joplin, and other well-known musicians, who played the same clubs. Today, Janet is primarily known as a bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786698985
• ISBN 13: 9780786698981
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116