Mel Bay Back-Up Banjo
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.90 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786665254 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Today, Janet is primarily known as a bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist. Although Janet's formal musical training was primarily in the classical field, she was fascinated with the stringed instruments, particularly those involved with folk and bluegrass music. Janet Rice Davis was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where music has always been an integral part of her family life
Reliable Reference for any level of picker PDX Author This book is so popular and difficult to get hold of that I was glad I found a used version in excellent condition from Amazon. I've found Janet Davis's playing style and instructional materials to be perfectly suitable for moving up from the intermediate level of bluegrass banjo picking. There are enough variations and examples of backup riffs that can be played over tunes and songs I already know, that I'll be going back to this reference for years to come. I'm really glad this version is spiraled too. It is nice to have music that lays flat on the music stand.. worth it! Janet Davis is an amazing teacher. I must agree with some reviewers that in order to play the full speed versions you better drink 3 cups of coffee and you better know the notes (or tab) because after practicing without listening to the full speed version and then trying to play the full speed version I feel like i'm slow and get kind of discouraged, but hey if it was easy it wouldn't feel as rewarding when you play. I may have rambled on there a bit but I assure you the book is worth the price tag. I also own her melodic style book which is very enjoyable and adds another dimension to the typ. "All instruction books by Janet Davis are first rate." according to Jack. All instruction books by Janet Davis are first rate. She really knows how to teach and write an instruction book. I own most all her courses and recommentd them highly. I would no problem purchaseing any of her publications. Note: the CD version of this book is no longer available. Audio and video files are now availble online.
. In college she played the guitar and sang as a folk and blues musician in many of the Austin clubs, learning from such greats as Lightning Hopkins, Janis Joplin, and other well-known musicians, who played the same clubs. Today, Janet is primarily known as a bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist. About the Author Janet Rice Davis was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where music has always been an integral part of her family life. Although Janet's formal musical training was primarily in the classical field, she was fascinated with the stringed instruments, particularly those involved with folk and bluegrass music
In notation and tablature. This set includes a companion 2-CD set which demonstrates the examples in the book.. With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied, Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examples illustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components, making them crystal clear in lay terms. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time, it is extremely important to master playing in this style. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo, by lead instrument being accompanied, and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played