50 Tunes Volume 1 for Banjo is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the banjo.

Over 650 bluegrass, blues, and jazz licks in Scruggs, single-string, and melodic styles. Learn to use licks to create solos, play back-up, expand your musical knowledge and understanding of the fingerboard. 144 pages.

This collection presents exact tablature transcriptions for all of the banjo solos and selected banjo backups from the 2001 IBMA Instrumental Album of the Year, Knee Deep in Bluegrass—eleven pieces in all. Also includes quotes from the various artists.