You Can Teach Yourself Banjo
You Can Teach Yourself Banjo by Janet Davis is a comprehensive guide designed for beginners looking to learn the 5-string banjo. Published by Mel Bay Publications in December 2015, this edition spans 116 pages and is presented in English. The book introduces fundamental techniques and progresses to intermediate skills, covering essential topics such as rolls, chords, and bluegrass techniques.
Readers will find a structured approach to mastering the banjo, with detailed performance notes that reveal the intricacies of the instrument. The book also includes access to companion stereo play-along audio featuring Janet Davis’ teaching and lively performances, as well as online video lessons that demonstrate the first 22 lessons at varying speeds. This resource is ideal for those interested in music instruction and the study of string instruments, particularly for aspiring bluegrass and melodic-style banjo players.
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This is the ideal beginner’s book, presenting the basics of the 5-string banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. 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 basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end, revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. The companion stereo play-along audio features Janet Davis’ teaching and lively banjo performance. On the online video, Janet explains the first 22 lessons from the book and demonstrates examples at both slow and regular speed. Includes access to online audio and video. Replaces pervious editions 9780786667703, 9780786639243 and 9780786644445.
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