Everything you'll need to know to learn how to play banjo "right" from the beginning!
Ross Nickerson has the best beginner banjo book for students just starting out. His approach to teaching beginning bluegrass banjo will get you picking and grinning right away.
Jump right in and learn how to play banjo rolls, chords, how to tune the banjo, play songs and much, much more.
The most comprehensive easy to use 5 string Banjo Book, DVD and CD for learning 5-string bluegrass banjo there is.
Wire bound 62 page Banjo Book with 2 audio CDs and high quality close-up DVD that both clearly demonstrate all the banjo lessons and songs at slow, medium and faster speeds.
Ross Nickerson will cover many subjects of beginner banjo with you in a personal and informative way including; Learning to banjo rolls, chords, read tablature, proper right and left hand technique, tuning, timing, playing bluegrass banjo songs and more. The book includes audio recordings on two CDs of all the lessons and songs in the book demonstrated at three speeds. All of the banjo lessons and songs are also included on the high quality close-up DVD that comes with the book demonstrated by Ross Nickerson at three speeds as well with other special features on the DVD.
....It is the clearest, most direct and helpful book imaginable....
....The way things are explained and then demonstrated on the DVD so that you can pause and rewind as required is a fantastic idea...
This banjo beginners banjo book with two CDs and DVD is extremely comprehensive, covering many critical aspects of learning banjo that have not been adequately covered until now. Get off to a good start without wasting time on outdated methods, poor quality materials and simple tab books with poor quality audio and DVD recordings.
- Songs performed at slow, medium and fast tempos on DVD and CD All Lesson demonstrations are slowed down for easy learning
- Learn how to play banjo easy with Ross Nickerson's renowned Beginning the Five String Banjo Book with two high quality CDs and comprehensive split screen DVD
- The two hour DVD features high quality split screen video and easy to use click through menus.
- Hear and see the lessons demonstrated at three speeds with split screen close up view of both the picking and fretting hands
- Added special features, including a section on changing strings, tightening the head, setting the bridge, parts of the banjo, putting a strap on, picks and much, much more.
- The two CDs come with the lessons demonstrated clearly at three speeds including a backup play along practice track for each song
- Play Along Practice Tracks - Each song includes a practice play along track with Ross Nickerson playing rhythm backup.
- DVD Special Features - Also included on the DVD is a special feature lessons on tuning the banjo, changing a string, putting on a strap, using the picks, tightening the head and other important banjo basics.
- Learning Banjo Chords - At the end of the DVD when you are ready, there are chord lessons that include exercises, chord charts for the major minor and seventh chord, a demonstration of an easy way to find the chords up and down the neck and how to fret and use two and three finger chord shapes. There is a DVD video sample link on this page
- The DVD has an added menu option for scrolling through the songs at the slow, medium or fast tempos separately.
Songs you'll learn are, Cripple Creek, Boil the Cabbage Down, Buffalo Gals, Tom Dooley, Long Journey Home, John Henry, Red River Valley, Blackberry Blossom, My Old Kentucky Home, Old Time Religion and more.
Beginning the Five String Banjo includes chord lessons, playing by the chords, banjo rolls, left hand positioning, timing exercises, text explanations and picture illustrations. Proper Right and Left-hand technique is covered in detail along with many time saving practical tips. Ross Nickerson while giving private lessons and workshops has seen 100's of students struggle with the same challenges. His lessons and advice will anticipate tough spots, giving you help and guidance to overcome them.