How to Play Banjo

This music book is a must have for beginning banjo players. Over 20 years ago I bought this book to start with an instructor, learned the basics, but moved out of state to finish college. I didn't start again until last year, twenty five years later. Yes, I was very rusty but starting back with the banjo was much easier with this book.

I take lessons and my instructor uses this book for new banjo students. The exercises and songs in this book are very accessible.

Best written tab book on the market. I have been teaching banjo for 40 years and the songs in the bluegrass section are the best approach for beginners. email me at [email protected] for educational recording of piecers.Thanks Tim for the great book. The book contains a concise tutorial of other banjo styles as well.

very good, well written book, has been very helpful. I would recommend to beginner's. The use of song's to teach progression's was my favorite thing.

perfect for a beginner.

Great for beginners; just what I needed

Very good book for learning. Good little songs that make it fun to play. Fast progress. Had it for about a month now. My instructor recommended it as he has used it with success in the past.

I first used this book as a student in 1976. Since that time, I have taught more than 100 students Bluegrass banjo using this book with 100% success. The book allows me to teach a basic style of strumming and left hand technique, preparatory to learning standard roles and licks associated with three finger style. By the time my students reach the introduction to Scruggs Style, they have already mastered or are on their way to mastering hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; not to mention several cords. This evolution allows me to concentrate on right hand technique (rolls). When all is said and done, the student emerges from the book with at least two styles of banjo playing. I have found the techniques related to claw hammer banjo, as presented in the first section of this book, an invaluable addition to my repertoire. In fact, I primarily use claw hammer as a means of playing accompaniment. In conclusion, anyone serious about effective banjo instruction should seriously consider this book for his or her students.

65 year old, never played a stringed instrament, felt like a challenge.Everyone plays guitar so decided to go with something different.Clear concise instructions, as with everything it will take time but all in all i am pleased with the product

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