{"product_id":"banjo-for-dummies-book-online-video-audio-instruction-2nd-edition-9781119731382","title":"Banjo For Dummies  Book  Online Video  Audio","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Amazing Five-String Banjo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: You Want to Play What?: Banjo Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into Banjo 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoving that amazing sound 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a true believer 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Different Kinds of Banjos 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive-string banjo: The subject of this book 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTenor and plectrum banjos: Look for another book 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Parts of a Banjo 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the neck 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the pot 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking up string vibrations 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Banjo Player 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking wise purchase choices 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning and holding your banjo 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFretting chords with the left hand 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying authentic right- and left-hand patterns 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing some real tunes 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJamming in good company 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting other banjo lovers 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your banjo sounding great 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Tuning Your Banjo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG Tuning: Getting Your Strings in Order 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelative Tuning: Tuning the Banjo to Itself 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference Tuning: Getting a Little Outside Help 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an electronic tuner 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning with an electronic tuner at a jam session 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing another instrument as a reference 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Starting to Play: Fretting and Strumming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Banjo Talk 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning Body and Banjo 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrapping on your banjo 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting down to play 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding with your banjo 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFretting with the Left Hand 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFingering G, D7, and C Chords 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe G chord: Real easy 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe D7 chord: A little harder 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe C chord: More challenging still 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Chord Diagrams 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading a chord diagram 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting up-the-neck chord diagrams 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChord Progressions: Playing Your First Song 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Playing by the Rules: Songs and Tablature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down the Parts of a Song 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the rhythm 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the melody 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading Tablature 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding notes 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking down the rhythm 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Pinch Patterns 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Great Team Player 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead playing: Shining the spotlight on yourself 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup playing: Allowing others to stand out 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Let’s Pick! Basic Banjo Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting Right with the Right Hand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClawhammer and Bluegrass: Down-Picking and Up-Picking 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClawhammer Right-Hand Basics 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a good right-hand position 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying your first clawhammer notes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing clawhammer banjo as accompaniment 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluegrass Right-Hand Basics 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and fitting thumbpicks and fingerpicks 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring a good right-hand position 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying roll patterns 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing bluegrass rolls as accompaniment 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Sliding, Hammering, and Pulling: Adding the Left Hand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlipping into the Slide 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting down the slide: The basics 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying 3rd-string slides 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndertaking 4th-string slides 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on 1st-string slides 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing the Hammer-On 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying open-string hammer-ons 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving fretted hammer-ons a chance 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Off the Pull-Off 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into open-string pull-offs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering fretted pull-offs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up special clawhammer pull-offs 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBending the Chokes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Foggy Mountain choke 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimenting with choke variations 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Hands Together 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sure your clawhammer right hand is ready 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble-checking your bluegrass right-hand skills 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining forces: Using both hands in clawhammer banjo 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping both hands busy in bluegrass banjo 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Working Up Your First Tunes: Clawhammer and Bluegrass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStylin’ It: Playing Real Banjo Music 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the right hand 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the left hand 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling a Few More Tunes 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Playing Styles Past, Present, And Future \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Playing the Old-Time Way: Clawhammer and Traditional Styles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Deeper into Clawhammer Banjo 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFretting 1st-string clawhammer pull-offs 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching out with double thumbing 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Four Clawhammer Classics 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying “Old Joe Clark” 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning on to double C tuning 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying “Soldier’s Joy” 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving into modal tuning 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying “Cluck Old Hen” 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Pete Seeger–Style Banjo 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyncing with the Seeger stroke 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying “Swing Low” and “Little Birdie” with the Seeger stroke .155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFingerpicking the Old-Time Way 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Dock Boggs’s style with “Pretty Polly” 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking “Coal Creek March” 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Playing Three-Finger Styles: Scruggs, Melodic, and Single String\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Scruggs-Style Banjo 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowing with the rolls 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your music hot with some licks 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgressing to Scruggs-style songs 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Music with Melodic Banjo 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering how to play melodic scales 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a feel for melodic banjo songs 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Single-String Banjo 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the right hand 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a crack at single-string scales 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising single-string techniques in songs 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Three-Finger Techniques 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Playing Up-the-Neck Backup: Chords and Vamping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Movable Major Chords 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe barre shape 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe F shape 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe D shape 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from the F shape to the D shape 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Movable Minor Chords 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting F-shape major chords 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting D-shape major chords 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting barre-shape major chords 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Vamping in Backup Playing 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking out the mechanics of vamping 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing F and D shapes with vamping 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Use Vamping 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Playing Historical Styles: African, Minstrel, and Classic Banjo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring African-American Banjo Roots 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverging Cultures: The World of Minstrel Banjo 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering the historical background 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into minstrel banjo 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering drop-C tuning 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering minstrel technique 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying some minstrel tunes 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBranching Out with Classic Banjo 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding classic banjo technique 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself to the classics 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Networking into Banjo Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Private Lessons 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming lesson anxiety 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right teacher 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Music with Others 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a good jam 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ready for a jam session 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining in a jam 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving good jamming etiquette 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Workshops and Camps 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkshops: Fine-tuning your techniques 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanjo, bluegrass, and old-time camps: Rubbing elbows with the pros 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading to a Bluegrass Festival 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what festivals are all about 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a festival that’s right for you 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Buying A Banjo and Keeping It In Good Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Finding Your Banjo Bliss: A Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Your Banjo Boundaries 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Leap: Resonator or Open-Back? 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePumping up the volume: Resonator banjos 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the old-time way: Open-back banjos 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Great Beginner’s Banjo 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what’s in the pot 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting good string action 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding bridge height 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring string spacing 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the tuners 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the plunge 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Up to a Better Banjo 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudgeting for a quality banjo 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing a quality banjo when you see it 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlugging in: Electric banjos 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing vintage 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Music Store 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying from an acoustic specialty store 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying online 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting you started: A banjo store directory 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Getting the Right Stuff: Banjo Gear \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Up the Stuff You Really Need 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCases: Becoming King of the Road 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrings: You can’t pick without ’em 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicks: Giving your fingers playing power 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraps: Take a load off! 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapos: Playing easily in different keys 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 5th-string capo and spikes: Going along for the ride 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic tuners: Getting by with a little help 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting More Cool Tools to Help Your Playing 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetronomes and drum machines 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour computer and the banjo 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Taking Care of Your Baby: String Changing and Basic Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Banjo Strings 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding when your strings need a changin’ 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging strings 1 through 4: A step-by-step guide 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing the 5th string 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Bridge 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering harmonics 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing harmonics to set the bridge 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Head Tension 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating head tension to banjo tone 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTightening the head 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Banjo Looking Its Best 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Consult a Professional 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Tips to Make Practicing More Fun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Regularly 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Goals 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm Up 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Tablature Sparingly 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the Right Hand First 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGradually Increase Your Speed 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Songs One Measure at a Time 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay the Right Repertoire 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen Actively 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Track of Your Progress 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Great Banjo Players You Need to Hear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarl Scruggs (1924–2012) 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePete Seeger (b 1919) 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBéla Fleck (b 1958) 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill Keith (b 1939) 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMike Seeger (1933–2009) 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon Reno (1927–1984) 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ D Crowe (b 1937) 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTony Trischka (b 1949) 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlison Brown (b 1962) 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJens Kruger (b 1962) 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Banjo Chords and Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChords 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on the Banjo in G Tuning 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Audio Tracks and Video Clips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering What’s on the Audio Tracks 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at What’s in the Video Clips 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Care 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866413576535,"sku":"9781119731382","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119731382.jpg?v=1722278525","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/banjo-for-dummies-book-online-video-audio-instruction-2nd-edition-9781119731382","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}