How to Play the 5-string Banjo: A Manual for Beginners, 3rd Edition Revised + Blue Grass Banjo: A Collection of 5-string Banjo Pieces in Scruggs and Other 3-finger Picking Styles [sold as set]

Pete Seeger

ISBN 10: 1597731641 / ISBN 13: 9781597731645

Published by Pete Seeger, 1962

About this Item

SET OF TWO. The Seeger book is clean overall, with rubbing to spine and a faint ink stamp from a guitar school to the exterior of the front wrap. The original 1962 price is ink stamped to the inside of the front wrap. Otherwise remarkably well preserved, with no names, marks, underlining, dogears etc. and no loose pages or other defects. Combines text, illustrations, and musical notation, 72 pp. plus a page-long "Postscript". Book two of the set is Blue Grass Banjo (etc. etc.) by Barry Kornfeld, in the same large format and with the same kind of card wrapper as the Seeger book. This copy is from the second printing of March 1965. Very little text -- almost entirely songs in music notation. Includes three version of Little Maggie, Going Down the Road Feeling Bad, Cripple Creek, Mountain Dew, Black Mountain Rag, and others. Like the Seeger, unusually clean internally, with no names, underlining, marginalia, dogears etc., and the stapled binding is similarly stout and untroubled. 32 pp. although the final one is a page of advertisements for other titles in the series. Published by Hargail Music Press.

Seller Inventory # 5482

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Play the 5-string Banjo: A Manual for Beginners, 3rd Edition Revised + Blue Grass Banjo: A Collection of 5-string Banjo Pieces in Scruggs and Other 3-finger Picking Styles [sold as set]
• Publisher: Pete Seeger
• Publication Date: 1962
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1597731641
• ISBN 13: 9781597731645
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Master the 5-String Banjo with Pete Seeger’s Iconic Instructional Guide * The How to Play the 5-String Banjo book, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to learning the 5-string banjo. Written by Pete Seeger, a legendary figure in American folk music, this banjo songbook covers all the essential techniques, from basic strums to more advanced skills like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and double thumbing. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this book provides clear, step-by-step guidance. * * Perfect for Beginners and Enthusiasts * With over 72 pages of instruction, this book offers easy-to-follow banjo tablature and standard notation, perfect for those just starting their banjo journey. It includes melody lines, lyrics, and banjo accompaniment for all the songs, ensuring you can play along while learning. Pete Seeger’s straightforward approach makes mastering the banjo simple and enjoyable. * * Comprehensive Banjo Techniques and Tunes * From the fifth string to hammering on and pulling off, this guide covers banjo fundamentals and advanced techniques. You'll also learn classic folk songs and banjo solos that are staples in traditional and modern bluegrass music. This is not just a beginner’s guide; it is an all-encompassing resource for mastering 5-string banjo techniques and songs. * * Great Gift for Banjo Players and Music Teachers * This is an ideal gift for banjo players, music teachers, or anyone interested in folk music. The clear instructions and comprehensive songlist make it an invaluable tool for music teachers and beginner banjoists alike. Whether you’re just starting or want to hone your skills, Pete Seeger’s How to Play the 5-String Banjo offers everything you need to become proficient and confident on your instrument.