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Banjo Primer
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Banjo Primer Book with CD by Geoff Hohwald is the first true beginners book revealing the secrets of good Scruggs style 5 string banjo technique. Clearly illustrated with over 40 photographs, it includes basic rolls, exciting & easy to play song arrangements, and up the neck breaks. It is easy to understand with step by step instruction making this the perfect book for individual or group instruction. An audio CD lets you hear all songs at 3 speeds - very slow (for learning), medium tempo (for practicing), and full tempo (performance speed). Video and DVD also available.

CONTENTS

Parts of the Banjo
Holding the Banjo
Tuning
Proper Right and Left Hand Technique
Finger Position
Chords
Slides and Hammer Ons
Pull Offs
Chokes
Rolls
Chord Chart
Moveable Chord Shapes

SONGS

Boil Them Cabbage Down
Cripple Creek
Shady Grove
Worried Man Blues
Basic Breakdown
John Hardy
Black Mountain Rag
Kickin Mule
Little Maggie

Product# BP
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