Blues Banjo: Lessons, Licks, Riffs, Songs & More
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1480328618 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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I have been hoping for this book since I first decided to learn the 5 string banjo! Most of the populace is unaware of the banjo's history with the blues. Bluegrass? Beyond a doubt. Country? Certainly. Folk. Fine. But, the blues? Every time I have told people that I wanted to learn the blues on the banjo, I have been met with mockery, derision, and disbelief.If you have similar desires, if you want to explore the range of this instrument beyond the common, or if you love the blues. and his efforts to illuminate blues playing on a 5-string banjo pay off nicely. My only complaint Sokolow is a productive musician and writer. He's written so many instructionals on so many musical topics I was somewhat leery about buying this, assuming it might have been dashed off. But instead, now that I've lived with Blues Banjo for some time, I'm grateful for the effort that went into making this book. It does a masterful job of introducing classic blues riffs and licks, as well as using a. Robert said Good book. I would have liked it better with. Good book. I would have liked it better with a CD I could play in my car & CD player instead of computer access. I would gladly payed more is thePrice had to be higher
The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online for download or streaming using the unique code inside the book! Online audio is accessed at halleonard/mylibrary. Also includes chord grids, standard notation and tablature, audio tracks for all the songs, licks and exercises in the book, with banjo and vocals. Best-selling author Fred Sokolow teaches you how to play blues on the banjo with this instructional book and audio pack! You'll learn: how to play the blues in several banjo tunings; how to play in the styles of blues greats like Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin' Hopins, B.B. Louis Blues * and more. (Banjo). King, Skip James, and many more; licks, scales, chords, turnarounds and boogie backup; several approaches to soloing; how to ad lib blues licks and solos in any key; how to play the blues up and down the neck; and more. James Infirmary Blues * St. Includes these classic blues tunes: Ain't Nobody's Business * Careless Love * Frankie and Johnny * John Henry * The Midnight Special * Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out * See See Rider * St