Blues Banjo: Lessons, Licks, Riffs, Songs and More for 5-String Banjo | Play Blues in Banjo Tunings Songbook with Audio Tracks | Instructional Sheet Music Guide for Banjo Beginners - Softcover

Sokolow, Fred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1480328618 ISBN 13: 9781480328617

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2014

Synopsis

Master the Blues on the Banjo * Learn to play the blues on the 5-string banjo with the Blues Banjo instructional book and audio pack by best-selling author Fred Sokolow. This comprehensive guide teaches everything you need to know to play authentic blues on the banjo in various tunings. Whether youre a beginner or intermediate player, this book will elevate your skills and help you master the sound of the blues. * * Play Classic Blues Tunes and More * This method includes iconic blues tunes such as Aint Nobodys Business, Careless Love, Frankie and Johnny, John Henry, The Midnight Special, Nobody Knows You When Youre Down and Out, See See Rider, St. James Infirmary Blues, St. Louis Blues, and many others. With over 64 pages of chord grids, standard notation, and banjo tablature, this book provides everything you need to start playing blues on the banjo. * * Learn from the Greats * Fred Sokolow teaches you how to play in the styles of blues legends like Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin Hopkins, B.B. King, Skip James, and more. Youll learn essential techniques such as licks, scales, chords, turnarounds, and boogie backup. The book also covers how to solo and ad-lib blues licks in any key, as well as how to play the blues up and down the neck. * * Includes Online Audio Tracks * Access the audio tracks online using a unique code inside the book. The included PLAYBACK+ audio player lets you slow down tracks without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Stream or download the tracks to practice along with the lessons. * * Perfect Gift for Banjo Enthusiasts and Teachers * This Blues Banjo book makes a great gift for banjo players and an excellent music teacher resource for anyone looking to teach blues on the banjo.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480328618
• ISBN 13: 9781480328617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64