Written for those with no musical experience, this is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements. The technique is radically different from others: no tablature is used, no picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, just the bare fingertips. The hand positions are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. This is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. 128 pp.
02-93238
$12.95
CLASSICAL BANJO - 40 CLASSICAL WORKS ARRANGED FOR THE 5-STRING BANJO
by Kyle R. Datesman
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This music covers the Continental Renaissance, Elizabethan, Baroque, and Classical Periods, from the 1450's to 1820's. It is arranged in both chordal and linear styles. In tablature only. 68 pp.
49-1179
$12.95
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RENNAISSANCE & ELIZABETHAN MUSIC FOR BANJO
by Kyle Datesman
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Book/CD set. While providing material for "classical banjo" enthusiasts who want to expand their playing, it also allows you to deal with what was perhaps the earliest type of music theory known - that of the modal scales. It gives you the chance to play in different keys, tempos and chords than you are used to. It teaches different types of form structures, and helps keep you from relying on the 5th string too much. Every piece is presented first in a vertical chordal arrangement, which was the way it was originally intended, and then arranged in a more linear horizontal style, using perpetual motion which is much more familiar to today's player. Great for finger limbering exercises. With glossary of terms. Tablature only. Intermediate. 100 pp.
02-96573BCD
$19.99
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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS FOR CLASSICAL BANJO
by John Bullard
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This unique book of scales and arpeggios for banjo covers all of the major and minor keys. Written in note/tab, it brings banjo players the same practical and time-proven system of study common to other classical instruments. Learn the scales and arpeggios and apply them in flowing, musical exercises. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 16 days
02-21701
$12.95
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TARRANT BAILEY JR. BANJO SOLOS: HIS LIFE AND WORKS
by Chris Sands
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Book/CD set. An outstanding collection of original 5-string banjo solos by legendary virtuoso and composer Tarrant Bailey Jr. Covering a broad range of musical styles and varying in their degree of technical difficulty. Includes section containing previously unpublished autobiographical excerpts and rare historical photographs. The CD features new recordings of all the pieces, recorded by Chris Sands and Patrick Sykes. Presented in fully fingered music notation and tablature. Rags, marches, medleys, light classical, more. Intermediate/advanced, 96 pp.
02-98426BCD
$22.95
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