Tony Trischka is not only a great and innovative banjo player, but he also writes a fantastic book. The Complete 5-String Banjo Player is exactly what it claims to be; a comprehensive and indispensable reference book for the serious banjo player. If you are really serious about becoming a good banjo player, you need to own this book- it is well written, the TABs are big and easy to read, it is full of examples and seems to touch on every banjo style there is.
This is a great resource book for the beginner, but any banjo player will find something of interest in this book. Tony Trischka’s 40 year career has included a series of critically acclaimed recordings; performing with the likes of Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, Alison Kraus, David Grisman and even the Violent Femmes; and of course writing books and teaching the banjo. What makes this book stand out from the rest? It is written by one of the great innovators in the history of the banjo, it has plenty of diagrams, pictures and photos, no topic is left untouched and it is in one huge 255 page volume.
Have you ever thought about playing a familiar song in a new way - flip through this book and you will be inspired by the diverse range of material. Melodic style, single string and of course all of your favorite rolls and licks can be found in these pages, but if you are looking for something a little different, you can investigate the styles of the greatest banjo players. There are 28 pages dedicated to the banjo styles of some of best, including Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Bill Emerson, Bela Fleck, Bill Keith, Don Reno, Eddie Adcock, Ralph Stanley, Jim Mills, Sonny Osborne and more.
This book doesn’t end at 255 pages, you also have access to over 20 more free lessons on the internet at http://www.hybridpublications.com There is a great article on the site that will help you memorize songs more easily - Tips for Memorizing Tunes; buy the book and check it out. To purchase Tony Trishka’s - The Complete 5-String Banjo Player at Zzounds,com click on the picture of the book.
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