Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Bluegrass Banjo General Methods http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=230 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:47:45 -0500 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:47:45 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Finally!! The accompanying CD for Scruggs' perennially popular instructional book sold separately. ($15.00) ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/SCR-CD01.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/SCR-CD01.htm Book/CD set. A concept that germinated in Weissman's mind while in music school. Dick realized that - in addition to the many musicians who do not improvise - there are even jazz musicians who don't know how to improvise outside the limits of their own stylistic backgrounds. This frees the five-string banjo from the prison of specific musical genres. Old-time music, clawhammer, bluegrass and many eclectic adaptations of the banjo are utilized to demonstrate a variety of musical styles. A number of the selections are in different tunings. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab. 136 pp. ($24.99) ]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20832BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20832BCD.htm Book/CD set. A treasure trove of Anglo-Celtic music adapted to the 5-string banjo. Provides material for banjo players to expand beyond the confines of the key of G major - playing in different keys while retaining G major tuning. In one section, each tune is arranged in more than one key - either two or three different keys. Teaches you not to rely on the 5th string while providing fresh insight into the uses of the 5th string capo. Also exposes you to ancient modal scales as well as the more modern major/minor scales. On the CD the tunes are played much slower than normal. Tablature only. Intermediate. 72 pp. ($17.95) ]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-96574BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-96574BCD.htm An exhaustive study of banjo technique covering all the important scales and modes, and enough arpeggios to keep your fingers spinning for the next twenty years. Dealing with the banjo as a "legitimate" instrument, as well as seeing it as a complete instrument, and not focusing strictly on its bluegrass aspect, Pardee has put together a landmark. Forewords by Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, others. Second edition, with corrections and supplemental material. Note/tab. Comb-bound, 220 pp. ($60.00) ]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/719-1.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/719-1.htm Book/CD set. In addition to Munde's awarding winning achievements as a professional recording and touring bluegrass musician, he spent twenty-one years as a member of the bluegrass faculty in the Commercial Music Program at South Plains College, Texas. He draws on all this to present a direct and understandable approach to the learning of the bluegrass banjo style. A step-by-step method takes you from a simple strum approach through easily doable picking techniques up to playing beautiful melodies like "Wildwood Flower," "Grandfather's Clock," and "Worried Man Blues" in the bluegrass banjo three-finger roll style. Beginners. 40 pp. ($14.99) ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21068BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21068BCD.htm Book/CD/DVD pack. Includes the book/CD pack "Tony Trischka Teaches 20 Easy Banjo Solos" (49-699056) and the DVD "Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos" (300-DVD18) in one money-saving pack! In the book/CD, Tony has personally chosen twenty traditional banjo solos that will teach you new ideas and add to your arsenal of licks and techniques. Tony performs each tune slowly, then up to speed, providing invaluable tips and explanations as he goes. In the DVD, he teaches eleven classic pieces, note-for-note, just as they were played by some of the great players. You'll expand your repertoire, become more flexible in your ability to mix up rolls, play in several keys without a capo, and move more freely around the neck. "John Henry," "Gold Rush," "Bye Bye Blues," more. 30 page book, 60 min. DVD. ($40.45) ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/300-605.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/300-605.htm Tom Nechville's excellent banjo set-up guide explains the effect of head, tailpiece, bridge and tone ring on a banjo's sound and how to get the most out of adjustments. Also covers neck adjustments and fret-dressing. Useful for 4- and 5-string banjos and all playing styles, 55 pp. ($15.00) ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/158-56.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/158-56.htm