You Can Teach Yourself Banjo (Book Only)

Janet Davis

ISBN 10: 1562220012 / ISBN 13: 9781562220013

Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: You Can Teach Yourself Banjo (Book Only)
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1562220012
• ISBN 13: 9781562220013
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. 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 basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument.

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.