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Packed with how-to photos and musical examples From folk to bluegrass and beyond, play great banjo music -- even if you've never played before! Ready to jump on the banjo bandwagon? This unique how-to guide gives you the latest tips on choosing and caring for a five-string banjo while covering both the popular clawhammer and bluegrass playing styles. You'll see how to fret your first chords, incorporate slides and pull-offs, understand rhythm, play popular banjo tunes, and survive your first jam session! Select the right banjo and accessories Develop correct hand position and posture Play basic chords and simple tunes Master bluegrass and clawhammer picking Tune and maintain your banjoEvans, Bill is the author of 'Banjo for Dummies ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780470127629 and ISBN 0470127627.
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