The Banjo Encyclopedia Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z +CD Start Price GBP 21.95 Current Price GBP 21.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Torpoint, Cornwall See more about 'The Banjo Encyclopedia Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z +CD' Description   MEL BAY PRESENTS THE BANJO ENCYCLOPEDIA BLUEGRASS BANJO FROM A TO Z ROSS NICKERSON Banjo TAB Sheet Music Book with CD The Banjo Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool that covers the many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including numerous topics that may have been overlooked in banjo instruction to date. The Banjo Encyclopedia can take a student from the beginning, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of banjo playing. Ross Nickerson uses his many years of experience helping hundreds of aspiring banjo pickers by offering the banjo student an opportunity to learn in a practical, straightforward manner. This wide-ranging banjo instructional book will focus on many techniques that will help every aspect of a banjo player's musicianship while simplifying many subjects in the learning process. The included 99-track CD recording will enable the student to learn easily by hearing author Ross Nickerson demonstrate each song, and perform many of the banjo licks and phrases included in the book slow, and up to tempo. The CD also includes an advanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross along with additional intermediate songs for the student to learn. The Banjo Encyclopedia is undoubtedly one of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today and a must for every banjo player's collection. About the Author Foreword by Ross Nickerson Tips On Learning The Most From The Book Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: The Right Hand Chapter 3: The Left-Hand Chapter 4: Practice Habits and Practicing Priorities      Chapter 5: Earl Scruggs' Style Chapter 6: The Melodic Style Chapter 7: The Single-String Style Chapter 8: Mixing the Scruggs', Melodic and Single-String Technique, Learning to Play Chapter 9: Rhythm, Chords and Playing Backup Chapter 10: Improvising and Learning to Play by Ear Chapter 11: Beginnings, Turnarounds and Endings Chapter 12: Jamming Chapter 13: Adapting an Easy Melody to a Bluegrass Banjo Arrangement Chapter 14: Playing in Different Keys, Tunings and Using a Capo Chapter 15: Playing at Slower Tempos and ¾ Time Chapter 16: Banjo Maintenance by Mike Munford Chapter 17: Advanced Song Section Glossary of Common Banjo Terms Acknowledgements Closing Comments and Credits CD Track Sheet                                                                Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!