Basic 5 String Banjo Method 1

Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1 is a go-to method for the absolute beginning banjo player. The basics of left- and right-hand picking are covered, including pinches, different kinds of rolls, and backup patterns. Basic left-hand techniques are introduced, including hammer-ons and slides, and chord diagrams are provided for both G-tuning and C-tuning. Important topics such as setting up the banjo, tuning, banjo heads, fingerpicks, strings, and capos are taught as well.

Illustrations, diagrams, and photographs throughout the book make learning easy and fun. The accompanying online audio files include 60 minutes of recordings performed by Dick Weissman that demonstrate all the exercises and songs in the book. Learning to play has never been more fun than with Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1---the best choice for any beginning banjo student.