Clawhammer Style Banjo | Complete Guide Songbook for Beginning and Advanced Banjo Players | 40+ Fun Banjo Tunes | Instructional Sheet Music Book with Banjo Tablature and Techniques by Ken Perlman - Softcover

Perlman, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0931759331 ISBN 13: 9780931759338

Publisher: Centerstream Publications, 1989

Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide for Banjo Players of All Levels * "Clawhammer Style Banjo" by Ken Perlman is a comprehensive guide designed for both beginner and advanced banjo players. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this book offers step-by-step instruction on the fundamental clawhammer style, a popular and accessible banjo technique. The book includes more than 40 fun-to-play banjo tunes, making it a perfect resource for musicians at any stage of their journey. *Comprehensive Banjo Techniques for All Skill Levels * The guide covers essential techniques such as right and left-hand positions, basic chords, the 'bumm-titty' strum, brush strokes, pull-offs, and slides. For advanced players, the book dives deeper into double thumbing, quick slides, fretted pull-offs, harmonics, and improvisation. The clear explanations and instructional photos help players of all levels grasp these techniques and master the clawhammer style. * More Than 40 Fun Tunes to Play * This instructional book also features a diverse selection of over 40 fun banjo tunes from various genres, including bluegrass, folk, and traditional American songs. The collection includes popular tunes like "Angeline The Baker," "Arkansas Traveler," "Bill Cheatham," and "Soldier's Joy," providing a rich selection for banjo enthusiasts. Each song is presented in banjo tablature, allowing for easy reading and playability. * * Songs Included: * Angeline The Baker * Arkansas Traveler * Bill Cheatham * Billy In The Low Ground * Boatin' Up Sandy * Bonaparte's Retreat * Bosco Stomp * Brown's Ferry Blues * Bunch Of Rushes * Careless Love * Chinquapin Pie * Chorus Reel * Cluck Old Hen * Cuckoo * Dennis Murphy's Polka * Devil's Dream * Don Tremain's Reel * Don't Let Your Deal Go Down * Done Gone * Ducks In The Millpond * Fiddler's Reel * Flop-Eared Mule * Foxhunter's Jig * Garryowen * Georgie Buck * Goose Hill * Hop Up, My Ladies * Humours Of Castle Comer * I Gave My Love A Cherry * and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Centerstream Publications
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0931759331
• ISBN 13: 9780931759338
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208