How to Play Banjo

How to play the banjo book by Geoff Hohwald featuring banjo tab, banjo chords, and easy to follow banjo lessons. We also have a discounted beginning banjo special with everything you need to learn how to play the banjo.
How to Play Banjo Book 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). Receive a $2 discount when you buy the book and DVD.
$14.95

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Banjo Primer Contents include:

  • 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

Banjo Primer Songs:

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

All Watch & Learn books feature:

  • Many photographs and diagrams to illustrate left and right hand technique.
  • Music written in tablature.
  • DVD markers & CD markers for easy cross reference .
  • Songs are played at 2 speeds on the CD (slow for practicing and up-tempo for performing).
  • Additional material that is not on the DVD, but included on the CD.
Sample Pages from the Banjo Primer
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