(for One Player or More). By Steve Kaufman. For Mandolin. Solos & Duets. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

If you've never played banjo before, this is the place to start! Murphy Henry teaches you all the basics of Scruggs-style three-finger bluegrass banjo picking. No tablature is used because each tune is explained note-by-note. Develop your ear as you learn to play.It's easy the Murphy Method way!Tunes include Banjo In The Hollow, Cripple Creek, Cumberland Gap, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and John Hardy.

If ordering more than 10 copies, please call us on +44 (0)1284 725725 to check availability.In this follow-up DVD, Pete Wernick makes it easy to create convincing solos in common keys that normally challenge learning players: D, C, F and G – without a capo. Pete explores nine bluegrass standards, taking each song's melody and showing how to weave it into a full arrangement. Songs: Down in the Valley to Pray; Angeline the Baker; New River Train; and more. LEVEL 3; INCLUDES TAB .PDF ON DISC; 1 HR., 55 MIN.

The American Fiddle Method Vol. 1 Piano Accompaniment by Brian Wicklund and Bob Walser. For Keyboard (Piano). Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99471PA). ISBN 9780786665549. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches. Private studio teachers, school string programs and Suzuki teachers preparing for recitals will welcome these tasteful piano accompaniments for the violin, viola and cello editions of Volume 1 of Brian Wicklund's American Fiddle Method. Acknowledged as the most widely used fiddle method in the country, Wicklund became aware of the increasing demand for a parallel piano accompaniment series and engaged his friend Bob Walser to take on the task of writing it. Collaborating closely with Wicklund, Walser was encouraged to adhere to the chord progressions suggested in the original books, but given leeway to add interesting variations in rhythm and harmony. The result is a book of arrangements that welcomes pianists to the jamming circle. Piano playing teachers, parents and siblings can now join in the fun, and fiddle tunes can be featured in concerts and recitals with the support of an accompanist. In addition, principals of accompaniment learned by playing these arrangements can be applied to accompanying other tunes, the voice or other instruments. The American Fiddle Method itself provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces concepts and techniques that yield solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations of the tunes to illustrate how they can serve as a basis for improvisation.

Jam Session Standards DVD by Murphy Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 110 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21705DVD). One of our most popular videos is now on DVD! Same great songs with a clearer picture and better sound. If you don't think you are a beginner, but don't know where to start, we suggest Jam Sessions Standards. Familiar songs, solid Scruggs arrangements, with vamping included. All tunes explained note-by-note. A great place to start if you are trying to break away from tab. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms, Salty Dog, Mountain Dew, Dueling Banjos, Rocky Top. No Tab.

Mandolin Technique Studies, Volume 2 by Matt Raum. For Mandolin. Technic. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21048). ISBN 9780786673537. Bluegrass. 8.75x11.75 inches. 50 studies designed to improve right and left-hand technique for mandolin players of all levels and abilities. This book provides further practice material to build on the aspects of technique introduced in Mandolin Technique Studies, Vol. 1 (MB 20671 )-Sequences, Arpeggios, Shifting, the Fourth Finger, Triplets, Chromatics, and Crosspicking. A great book to have on your music stand for a ready source of practice material. The book is divided into four parts. Part One is devoted to sequences, Part Two further explores the aspects of technique from Mandolin Technique Studies, Vol. 1, Part Three is devoted to scale-based exercises and Part Four contains practice etudes based on all the previous exercises. The book also includes 3 studies adapted from Rudolphe Kreutzer's 42 Studies For Violin. -50 Studies for improving right and left hand mandolin technique -Further explores the concepts of Mandolin Technique Studies, Vol.1 (MB 20671) -Exercises involve Sequences, Arpeggios, Shifting, the Fourth Finger, Triplets, Chromatics, and Crosspicking.

Banjo Picking Pattern Chart by Janet Davis. For Banjo (5-String). Rhythm/Backup. Bluegrass. Multiple Levels. Chart + Audio Down-Load. 4 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20790). ISBN 9780786681709. Bluegrass. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. Over 190 licks and picking patterns at your fingertips for the 5-string banjo! Quickly and easily select picking patterns by chord to substitute in songs you already play, or combine patterns of your choice to create your own arrangements. The licks are organized and grouped by type, use, and by chord for on the spot improvising, arranging, and for changing a song you already know to make it "yours!" This easy to follow Picking Patterns Chart includes: traditional bluegrass licks and popular variations, roll patterns and variations, melodic style patterns, common up the neck licks, back up licks and moveable patterns for any chord, "famous" patterns by chord, licks identified from songs, moveable patterns by shape, licks for specific chords, pick up notes to begin a song, and popular endings. This easy to follow layout is organized for study as well. Students who follow this chart in order, from the first lick to the last, will find that it also teaches "lick" theory as it pertains to the identification, development and applications of licks in a brief, easy to understand method. A suggested exercise on how to improvise completes the chart. This chart fills a gap in understanding and applying banjo licks for all level players. It builds on the knowledge base of 5-string banjo students with an easy to follow layout by pattern type and technique. . . AND, is fun and easy to use! For all levels -- especially the intermediate player -- Standard G tuning, Key of G.

ASAP Fiddle Tunes Made Easy for Bluegrass Banjo. (Learn How to Play the Bluegrass Way). For Banjo. Fiddle. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 44 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.1459). ISBN 1574242601. With guitar tablature. 9x12 inches. This book/CD pack provides beginning and intermediate banjo players with two versions of 18 of the most popular fiddle tunes heard at bluegrass jam sessions. The “basic” solos generally begin on the first beat, contain lots of quarter notes, and use only simple rolls. The “intermediate” solos use more 8th notes and complex roles, and require more difficult formations of the left hand. Tunes include: Arkansas Traveler • Old Joe Clark • Red Wing • Salt Creek • Soldier's Joys • and more!

Improvise with more expression and freedom in bluegrass and related styles. These ideas, exercises, and etudes will help you expand your palette of improvisational techniques and sounds. Develop your versatility over the fingerboard, and master harmonic and rhythmic ideas on the mandolin. The CD has demonstration and play-along tracks, performed by an all-star band.

Teach yourself authentic bluegrass banjo with this book and CD pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more, as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The CD contains audio versions of the examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs.Written by Tony Trischka, one of the world's most innovative banjo players, who, throughout his twenty-five year career, has defied limitations while exploring a wide variety of genres.

Authored by Mac Robertson, Robbie Clement & Will Schmid, this innovative method teaches 5-string, bluegrass style. The method consists of two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books that offer the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Now includes CD! Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on, slide and pull-off.

These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrass songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists.The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail.The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along.This great series will help you build your repertoire & get your licks in shape, so you can shine in your next performance or jam session!

Alan Munde Solo Banjo Book/CD Set by Alan Munde. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21056BCD). ISBN 9780786673865. Bluegrass. 8.5x11 inches. Alan Munde has long been a major artist in the 5-string banjo world. Here for the first time, is the book/cd combination of Alan's unaccompanied playing from his popular Solo Banjo project. The book contains entire as- played-by versions with many variations of 12 bluegrass standards and 3 Munde originals including the popular Peaches and Cream in harmony!

Improvising: The First Stage DVD by Murphy Henry. For Banjo 5 String. Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 110 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21936DVD). Ever wondered how banjo players play a song they don't know? The improvise using licks that they do know! You can learn this and we can teach you! Explained at a basic level. No Tab.

Banjo Camp! (Learning, Picking & Jamming with Bluegrass & Old-Time Greats). Edited by Zhenya Gene Senyak. Instrumental Reference. Music Sales America. Softcover with CD. 152 pages. Sterling Publishing #SL10595. Published by Sterling Publishing (HL.14003282). ISBN 1600592821. 8.5x10 inches. Start picking, because your invitation to banjo camp has arrived – and whether you're a good old mountain boy or a city slicker with a love of American roots music, you'll want to attend! It offers a full-blown beginning program in both bluegrass and old-time banjo, along with advanced workshops by banjo superheroes like Pete Seeger, Tony Trischka, Janet Davis, Bill Keith, Brad Leftwich, David Holt, Geoff Hohwald, and dozens of others. Plus, you'll tour the major camps, and enjoy plenty of interviews with the masters, as well as entertaining banjo history. There's simply no other book like it: it's beautifully written by an experienced banjo camper, and has an appealing country-style design that captures this special musical world. And if all this doesn't get you reaching for your pick (though of course it will), there's also a great CD so you can actually hear what the book discusses and play with some truly fine musicians, too. Strum along with David Holt or jam with Bobby and the Bluegrass Tradition. New banjo players, more experienced musicians, and anyone interested in this cool instrument will all love this book.

Ron Stewart - A Bluegrass Banjo Professional DVD by Ron Stewart. For Banjo 5 String. Methods. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DRS1). Ron Stewart has emerged in recent years as one of the most admired and influential banjos players in bluegrass music. His fluid - almost effortless - style is on display in this DVD, where Ron discusses his thoughts on many aspects of professional-level banjo playing - like finding and playing the melody on a vocal tune and positioning/adapting the right hand for the best tone. AcuTab's John Lawless hosts the DVD which will be of interest and great value to players at all levels of skill or experience. Beginning and interediate players will be able to learn several of the tunes and also profit from Ron's descriptions of finding the melody. More advanced players can tackle some of the tougher tunes, but can learn a great deal from simply watching and listening to Ron's fabulous tone! Ron also demonstrates and teaches a number of songs he has recorded.

Bluegrass On Hammered Dulcimer by Jeanne Page. For Dulcimer (Hammered). Solos. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20807). ISBN 9780786668502. Bluegrass. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. Bluegrass on Hammered Dulcimer is a collection of tunes commonly found in the standard bluegrass repertoire. Favorite vocal pieces such as "A Man of Constant Sorrow," "Angel Band," "Keep on the Sunny Side," and "Will the Circle be Unbroken," are included along side hot instrumentals such as "Jerusalem Ridge," "Rawhide," "Big Mon," and "Blue Grass Stomp." Even traditional tunes that you think you know already such as "Bill Cheatham," "Farewell to Whiskey," "Forked Deer," and "Salty Dog" are given a new twist when presented as a typical bluegrass 'break.' Intermediate players and above will enjoy the challenge of learning more complicated versions of common tunes and performing them at the high-speed tempo that is expected in bluegrass music. Players are encouraged to use these examples of bluegrass breaks merely as a starting point. Improvisation is a key component in playing bluegrass style and players will enjoy experimenting with their own creations. Each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.

Banjo Jamming and Play Along. (with bonus Learning the Chord Forms video). By Ross Nickerson. For Banjo (5-String). Play Along. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.881837001237). Learning the Chord Forms Up and Down the Neck. *Learn the Chords to Each Song !*Songs Played at Three Speeds *Ross Nickerson plays a solo and then plays backup for you **Includes Guitar and Bass Backup at all three speeds *Includes a booklet with tablature arrangements for each song *The DVD comes with written tablature arrangements for the songs and instruction on how best to utilize the DVD.

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones by Bela Fleck. For banjo. Artist Transcriptions. Jazz Fusion and Bluegrass. Difficulty: medium to medium-difficult. Fake book (leadsheet notation). Leadsheet notation, chord names, introductory text and black & white photos. 67 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672359). ISBN 0793567203. With leadsheet notation, chord names, introductory text and black & white photos. Jazz Fusion and Bluegrass. 9x12 inches. Artist Transcriptions Bela Fleck is the hottest banjo player on the scene today. His innovative blending of bluegrass, jazz and classical styles creates a unique style that's all his own. The songbook features 25 lead sheets from compositions spanning his career, including: Blu-Bop • Flight of the Cosmic Hippo • Life Without Elvis • Magic Fingers • UFO-TOFU • and more.

Melodic Banjo. For Banjo (with Chord Symbols/Banjo Tablature). Music Sales America. Country, Bluegrass. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 128 pages. Music Sales #OK63149. Published by Music Sales (HL.14021162). ISBN 0825601711. With guitar tablature. Country, Bluegrass. 9x12 inches. Tony Trischka presents his groundbreaking guide to the melodic (chromatic) banjo style, made famous by the great Bill Keith. The technique allows the banjo player to create complex note-for-note renditions of bluegrass fiddle tunes, as well as ornamenting solos with melodic fragments and motives. Along with a full step-by-step guide to developing the skills of the melodic style, this book also features Bill Keith's personal explanation of how he developed his formidable technique, in his own words and music. It also includes 37 tunes in tablature, with a section of fiddle tunes. Interviews with the stars of the melodic style including Bobby Thompson, Eric Weissberg, Ben Eldridge and Alan Munde are also presented. Includes a CD featuring Trischka himself with backing band, demonstrating many of the fiddle tunes presented in the book.

By Dean Marshall & John Crozman. For Fiddle. Solos. Swath Publishing. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book. 60 pages. Published by Swath Publishing

By Joe Carr. For Mandolin. Licks and Phrases. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Tony Trischka's Complete 5-String Banjo Player sets the standard for DVD bluegrass banjo instruction. Renowned recording artist and banjo teacher, Tony Trischka, covers everything from holding the banjo correctly to melodic banjo style and standard bluegrass repertoire. This definitive guide to learning authentic bluegrass banjo includes techniques, songs, music examples, and more! Includes bonus selected concert footage from Tony Trischka's World Turning: History Of The Banjo show in which he gives an insight into the origins of the banjo and performs with a five-piece band.

Learn how to vamp to all the songs on the Murphy Series Beginners' Banjo Videos. And what is vamping? When you vamp on the banjo, you are playing just chords, no melody.Vamping is what you do when the other person is playing the melody or playing the "lead" or "taking a break," as we sometimes say. These chords are all 4-finger chords made up the neck (in the higher positions on the banjo). When you vamp, these chords are played on the off beat. All of this is explained on the video!On the video, you are shown how to make these chords, and we go over the chord changes to each song, one beat at a time. As always, we stress learning to hear and play these chord changes BY EAR.This video is a MUST for the beginning banjo player! Lots of slow playing so you can play along. Ending licks taught for each song.