Everything You Wanted to Know About Clawhammer Banjo
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Instruments & Instruction, Guitar, Instruction & Study, Theory & Criticism
| Author: | Ken Perlman | ISBN: | 9781513410203 |
| Publisher: | Mel Bay Publications, Inc. | Publication: | August 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ken Perlman |
| ISBN: | 9781513410203 |
| Publisher: | Mel Bay Publications, Inc. |
| Publication: | August 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels, hornpipes, jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime, bluegrass, klezmer, blues, calypso, and a wide variety of "national" and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. Features 120 tunes along with numerous exercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature; Comes with access to online audio featuring all tunes illustrated by author.
One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels, hornpipes, jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime, bluegrass, klezmer, blues, calypso, and a wide variety of "national" and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. Features 120 tunes along with numerous exercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature; Comes with access to online audio featuring all tunes illustrated by author.
