Celtic & New England Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo Book/CD Set. (formerly Basic Clawhammer Banjo). By Ken Perlman. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Basic Series. Clawhammer/Frailing. Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 36 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95548BCD). ISBN 9780786623747. Clawhammer/Frailing. 8.5x11 inches. A compilation of favorite solos on Irish, Scottish and New England fiddle tunes arranged for banjo by one of America's foremost clawhammer banjoists, Ken Perlman. Formerly published under the name Basic Clawhammer Banjo. In notation and tablature.

By Gerry O'Connor. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Walton. Celtic/Irish. Beginning. DVD. Duration 75 minutes. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd

One of Ireland's greatest banjo players presents this complete guide to learning the tenor banjo. It includes thirty well-known Irish tunes, complete with music and tablature. Starting with a description of the parts of the banjo and banjo-making the beginner is taught about reading music and tablature and is soon playing first notes. From there it is a short step to playing simple tunes and, as confidence grows, tackling the more involved pieces towards the back of the book. Interspersed with illustrations and playing exercises, you will be guided all the way through with the right amount amount of useful hints and tips from a player described as the single best four-string banjoist in the history of Irish music.

By Tom Hanway. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Complete. Celtic/Irish. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 184 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Celtic Tune Encyclopedia for 5-String Banjo by Iain MacLachlan. For Banjo (5-String). Songbook. Encyclopedia. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 96 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21275). ISBN 9780786676941. Celtic/Irish. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. A collection of over 100 Celtic tunes from Scotland and Ireland arranged for the 5-string banjo. This book contains reels, jigs, marches, stathspeys, hornpipes and waltzes, which are played for traditional dances throughout Scotland. All the tunes are played out of standard G tuning without the use of a capo. They will expand your repertoire and challenge your playing using a mixture of single string, melodic and Scruggs style that will give both of your hands a good workout. This collection takes the banjo back to the music where Bluegrass and Old Time music has its roots. Although many tunes in this collection are going to be challenging to the beginner, all levels of player will gain from studying these tunes and adding them to their collection, will enhance their ability and knowledge of the 5-string banjo. In tablature. --A collection of over 100 Celtic tunes --All tunes tabbed in standard G tuning but in various keys without the use of a capo. --Includes reels, jigs, marches, strathspeys, hornpipes and waltzes. --Expand your repertoire and knowledge of the banjo fingerboard.

50 Solos For Irish Tenor Banjo Book/CD Set by Gerry O'Connor and David McNevin. For Banjo (Tenor). Solos. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 80 pages. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd (MB.WM1371CD). ISBN 9781857201482. Celtic/Irish. 8.25x11.625 inches. This book is the most comprehensive collection of banjo tunes currently available by two of the finest banjo players in Irish traditional music. Contains 50 tunes, featuring jigs, reels, and hornpipes arranged for E,A,D,G and A,D,G,C tunings. CD included.

Irish Tenor Banjo Complete Techniques DVD by Gerry O'Connor. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Walton. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 60 minutes. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd (MB.WM1403DVD). Gerry O'Connor shares his extensive knowledge and skills with you. He carefully demonstrates each of his sensational techniques, then features them in solos performed live on stage, accompanied by some of Ireland's foremost musicians. Features triplets, cross picking, hammer-ons, pull-offs, scales, arpeggios, and much, much more!

Fabulous tuition by one of Ireland's leading tenor banjo players, carefully demonstrating each of his sensational techniques. Learn the essential technique of Irish traditional music this great DVD tutor. Besides being regarded as on of the finest banjoists in the history of Irish music, Gerry O'Connor regularly presents Irish tenor banjo workshops in Ireland, Europe and the United States.Features triplets, cross-picking, pivot notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs, scales, arpeggios and more.

This book/CD set explains the anatomy of the tenor banjo, how it came to be used in Irish traditional music, and other background information while teaching the student how to play with authority. Music reading and banjo techniques are presented gradually, with the tunes arranged in progressive order of difficulty. The book presents 30 well-known Irish tunes in notation and tablature from Ireland's greatest tenor banjo player.

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Irish Dances by Various. Arranged by Thomas Buhe. For Banjo, Guitar. Sheet Music. Published by Heinrichshofen Verlag (PE.N01807). 30 jigs, reels and hornpipes.

An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes, plus a special section of North American Celtic tunes. A generous collection of photos of Irish folk musicians, street scenes, and archaeological sites further enhances this fabulous book. All of the solos included here are written in 5-string banjo tablature only with a few tunes set in unusual banjo tunings. The appendices provide a sizable glossary and a wealth of information regarding soloists and groups playing Celtic music, Irish festivals, music publications, on-line computer resources, cultural organizations, and more. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo, or if you don't play the banjo but simply want to expand your knowledge of the Celtic music tradition-you owe yourself this book. The first-ever CD collection of Irish and Celtic music for 5-string banjo provides 68 lovely melodies and demonstrates revolutionary techniques for playing highly ornamented tunes and rolling back-up. Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is "out front" and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing. The recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes. 35 songs in the book are not on the CD.