A Book of Five Strings: Strategies for Mastering the Art of Old Time Banjo

by Patrick Costello

Explore real old time banjo with a master of the craft! The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo by Patrick Costello introduced you to the joy of playing the five string banjo. His amazing follow up book shows you how to take your playing to the next level. A Book Of Five Strings by Patrick Costello is the ultimate manual for anyone who wants * Gain better control of right and left hand techniques * Develop an understanding of music theory * Play bluegrass and blues using old time banjo techniques * Frail in 3/4, 6/8 and other time signatures * Improvise * Play in any key without retuning * Find any note, chord or scale on the fretboard * Master double-thumb and drop-thumb techniques * Arrange fiddle tunes for old time banjo A Book Of Five Strings is your personal guide to mastering the techniques that are the core skill set of old time banjo. Music theory, improvisation, rhythm, scales and other topics are covered along with left and right hand exercises. Your coordination, timing and overall control of the fretboard will improve dramatically. There are even tips on how to use your old time banjo skills in bluegrass and blues settings. A book Of five Strings is filled with important practice tips and challenging exercises. Patrick mixes the technical skills needed to play the banjo with insight and encouragement that will challenge you to free up your creativity. This is the book you have been waiting for if you want to play any song, anywhere with anyone. A Book Of Five Strings is a must-have for all teachers, students and lovers of old time banjo.

Genres: Music

120 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

About the author

Hailed The Merry God of Banjo by The Washington Post, Patrick Costello lost most of his hearing to childhood ear infections. He learned to sing, play the banjo, guitar, harmonica, ukulele, fiddle, dulcimer, autoharp, and other instruments through a combination of family support, his indomitable will, and the kindness of musicians he met along the way.

Patrick is the author of The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo and many other books. He lives in Crisfield, Maryland.

Reviews

[Fuck off · Rating 5 out of 5]

About what? I gotten nothing but a run around. I wonder if Patrick knows you are profiting from his free books?