The Banjo Encyclopedia
Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z
5-String Banjo - Sheet Music

Banjo - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.99443M

Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z. Composed by Ross Nickerson. Country, Banjo: 5-String, Bluegrass, Technique, Theory and Reference, Perfect binding. Encyclopedia. Style. Book and online audio. 240 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99443M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99443M).

ISBN 9780786689705. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The Banjo Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool that covers the many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including numerous topics that may have been overlooked in banjo instruction to date. The Banjo Encyclopedia can take a student from the beginning, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of banjo playing. Ross Nickerson uses his many years of experience helping hundreds of aspiring banjo pickers by offering the banjo student an opportunity to learn in a practical, straightforward manner. This wide-ranging banjo instructional book will focus on many techniques that will help every aspect of a banjo players musicianship while simplifying many subjects in the learning process. The downloadable audio with 99-track recording will enable the student to learn easily by hearing author Ross Nickerson demonstrate each song, and perform many of the banjo licks and phrases included in the book slow, and up to tempo. The audio download available online includes an advanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross along with additional intermediate songs for the student to learn. The Banjo Encyclopedia is undoubtedly one of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today and a must for every banjo players collection. Includes access to online audio.