Banjo for Dummies

Here's the quick way to getpickin' with the best of 'em

The banjo isbotha staple of old-time music andan instrument that makesfrequent cameos in today's chart toppers. Whatever your musical leanings, BanjoForDummies will show you how to pick your way around your instrument, even if you have zero musicalbackground! With a little practice—and the easy-to-follow instructions in this book—you canlearn your way around thebanjo, try outvarious musicalstyles, anddiscover what banjo culture is all about.

Think of thisFor Dummiesguide as your personal banjo tutor, as you learn how to buy, tune, hold, play, and have fun with your five-string.You can also go beyond the book with online video lessons and audio files that will get you picking even faster.Follow the guidance of respected banjoperformer Bill Evans and soon you may find yourselfjamming withaband or rubbing elbows with the pros at your local bluegrass festival.

• Learn the basics of banjo: how to strum chords, pick notes, and read tablature
• Add new styles to your repertoire, including clawhammer, three-finger styles, vamping, and classic banjo
• Play bluegrass music and learn how to network at festivals
• Choose the banjo and accessories that work for you, and discover how to keep them in good shape

BanjoForDummies isforanyonewho want to learnto playthefive-stringbanjo or brush up on banjo-playing skills. No experience required!