Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play (Alfred's Basic Banjo Library)

Fox, Dan; Weissman, Dick

ISBN 10: 0739086154 / ISBN 13: 9780739086155

Published by Alfred Music, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play (Alfred's Basic Banjo Library)
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739086154
• ISBN 13: 9780739086155
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1 continues the Alfred Music tradition of easy-to-use, thorough, and enjoyable instruction for the absolute beginner. The basics of right-hand picking are covered, including pinches, different kinds of rolls, and backup patterns. Basic left-hand techniques are introduced, including hammer-ons and slides, and chord diagrams are provided for both G-tuning and C-tuning. Important topics such as setting up the banjo, tuning, banjo heads, fingerpicks, strings, and capos are taught as well. Illustrations, diagrams, and photographs throughout the book make learning easy and fun. Learning to play has never been more fun than with Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1---the best choice for today's beginning banjo students.