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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BANJO by Janet Davis, A Mel Bay Publication

For the beginner-Intermediate level player and for the Banjo Teacher! This straight forward, easy to understand method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. In lesson format, this method has been developed and used by Janet Davis for many years and has been successful in helping many people to become excellent banjo players.

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C-94429set BOOK/ DVD /CD Combo: SPECIAL! $24.95

B-94429bcd Book and CD: SPECIAL! $19.95

D-94429bd Book with DVD: SPECIAL! $19.95

B-94429b Book only: $10.95

DVD-94429 DVD only $14.95

B-94429cd CD only $9.98

NOTE: The DVD does not cover the entire book due to the time limitation.
The CD is recommended to hear all of the songs in the book.

Create Your Own Arrangements of the 5-String Banjo DVD from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Create Your Own Arrangements on the 5-String Banjo DVD by JANET DAVIS
Learn how to work out an arrangement on the banjo for any song using just the Roll Patterns.
Provides the missing link between playing roll patterns, and knowing how to use them to work out songs.
For the beginning level player --90 minute video with tablature included.

"Please Note: These have been transferred from Video to DVD at the request of many people, because they contain a wealth of information. These were self published in 1995, and are still in the original format, without menus, etc."

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DVD-J-CA1 SPECIAL $24.95

Banjo Chords Made Easy DVD
All basic banjo chords in all keys, presented in DVD format for easy navigating.

DVD-21637 Banjo Chords Made Easy DVD
Special $9.95

Play Back-up on the 5-String Banjo Vol 1 and 2 DVD from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Play Back-up on the 5-String Banjo Vol 1 and 2 DVD by JANET DAVIS
A complete course for playing back-up on the 5-String Banjo--WITH TABLATURE!
From Beginner to Advanced
Add purpose & direction to your back-up! Step by step instruction! Tablature included.
DVD 2hrs each.

"Please Note: These have been transferred from Video to DVD at the request of many people, because they contain a wealth of information. These were self published in 1995, and are still in the original format, without menus, etc."

DVD-J-PB12 SPECIAL $29.95

THE COMPLETE 5-STRING BANJO PLAYER DVD by Tony Trischka
Over an hour of instruction from one of the best, this DVD gives you a close look at a wide variety of banjo topics. Includes rolls, the G chord, hammer-ons and pull-offs, playing up the neck, all with lots of traditional tunes. Includes 30 minutes of bonus footage from "World Turning: History of the Banjo" with Tony.

DVD-10802 The Complete 5-String Banjo Player DVD
List $29.95 Our Price $25.95

B-OK65208 The Complete 5-String Banjo Player Book/CD
Tony has put it all together in this 255-page book with 90 audio demonstration tracks on the CD. Includes links to downloadable examples, also.

List $34.95 Our Price $29.95

Power Pickin' 1: Up the Neck Backup for Bluegrass Banjo
Instructional DVD
Composer/Author: Bill Evans

In this Power Pickin’ video from AcuTab, Bill Evans takes you through a careful description and
demonstration of many important backup techniques that you can incorporate into your picking right
away. Each new technique is explained in detail, using a variety of camera angles and split
screen formats to show you exactly how it’s done. Includes Tablature

DVD-A-PP1 Power Pickin' 1: Up the Neck Backup for Bluegrass Banjo
$29.95

Power Pickin' 2: First Position Backup for Bluegrass Banjo
Instructional DVD
Composer/Author: John Lawless

A step-by-step demonstration of the basic techniques and patterns used to play roll-style
bluegrass banjo backup in the open or first position.

After learning some simple accompaniment patterns, John shows you how to create an effective
backup using the forward roll to get the bluegrass sound. An essential part of the presentation is
the concept of the escape roll, which allows you to maintain a forward roll over more than a single
measure, and then escaping that pattern to lead into a new roll or chord. 2 hrs. Includes Tablature

DVD-A-PP2 Power Pickin' 2: First Position Backup for Bluegrass Banjo $29.95

Power Pickin' 3: Playing Banjo Backup in a Bluegrass Band

Playing Banjo Backup In A Bluegrass Band featuring Bill Evans
2 Hour DVD/tab booklet

DVD-A-PP3 Power Pickin' 3: Playing Banjo Backup in a Bluegrass Band - List: $35.00 SPECIAL: $29.95

Bill Evans Acutab Power Pickin' Vol 4 Bluegrass Banjo Master Class DVD from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Power Pickin' 4: Bluegrass Banjo Master Class
Bluegrass Banjo Master Class DVD
The most detailed analysis of right hand technique
in bluegrass banjo currently available on DVD.

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DVD-A-PP4 Power Pickin' 4: Bluegrass Banjo Master Class - List: $35.00 SPECIAL: $29.95

Bluegrass Banjo Backup - Pete Wernick
"Dr. Banjo" does it again with this excellent look at backup techniques.

DVD-642009 Bluegrass Banjo Backup - Pete Wernick
List 29.95 Our Price $24.95

Super Bluegrass Banjo Picking Techniques DVD by Alan Munde
Alan Munde's famous workout is now on DVD!

DVD-95995 - List $14.95 SPECIAL: $13.45

The Banjo Techniques of Jens Kruger
Developing Skills, Creativity and Musicianship
Gives you the tools to get a better sound, sustain the notes longer,
play with greater tone, increase your picking speed and incorporate
dynamics and tempo changes to utilize the full range of your instrument.
Songs: Wind in the Wheat, Shower, Waterfall, Sarah, Mystical, and Danny Boy
110 Minutes, Tab Book Enclosed. Early Intermediate Level.
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DVD-642000 - List: $29.95 SPECIAL $24.95

THE BANJO OF RALPH STANLEY
From Old-Time to Bluegrass

Intimate look at Ralph Stanley's pioneering banjo style.
Includes Tab.

DVD-641906 The Banjo of Ralph Stanley List $29.95 Our Price $23.95

THE BANJO OF EDDIE ADCOCK
Series: Homespun Tapes
Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD

Eddie Adcock's groundbreaking style combines traditional Scruggs-style bluegrass with country, blues, gospel and rockabilly sounds.

DVD-641978 The Banjo of Eddie Adcock - DVD and Tab Book List $29.95 Our Price $23.95

Improvising Banjo - The First Stage DVD
Murphy shows you how to jump right in to songs, even if you don't know them at first!

DVD-M-I Improvising - The First Stage DVD
List $29.95 Our Price $23.95

Amazing Grace Gospel Banjo DVD
Amazing Grace Gospel: Gospel tunes for banjo! Murphy teaches hard-driving Scruggs-style breaks to 5 favorite gospel tunes.

DVD-M-AG Amazing Grace Gospel Banjo (Murphy Method) DVD List $29.95
Our Price $22.95

BLUEGRASS BANJO - DON RENO STYLE by Don Reno
The banjo style created by the legendary Don Reno melds traditional bluegrass breakdowns with chord-based solos, percussive techniques and flamboyant single-string runs.
Includes Tablature

Includes Video

DVD-641931 Bluegrass Banjo Don Reno Style DVD by Don Wayne Reno
List: $29.95 SPECIAL: $23.95

HOW TO PLAY THE 5-STRING BANJO DVD by Pete Seeger
America's most beloved banjo picker teaches his playing techniques and more than a dozen songs.
Includes Tablature

DVD-641713 How To Play 5-String Banjo DVD by Pete Seeger

List: $29.95 SPECIAL: $23.95

THE BLUEGRASS BANJO OF SONNY OSBORNE
Sonny thoroughly analyzes some of his most requested tunes, and band performances, with Bobby Osborne on vocals, illustrate how the banjo sounds in a classic bluegrass setting. Includes tab.
Includes Tablature

DVD-641921 The Bluegrass Banjo of Sonny Osborne DVD List; $29.95
SPECIAL: $23.95

BÉLA FLECK TEACHES BANJO PICKING STYLES
Homespun Level 4
Series: Homespun Tapes
Publisher: Homespun Video
DVD - TAB

Bela Fleck covers bluegrass, single-string style, harmonics, blues improvisations, etc.

DVD-641814 Bela Fleck Teaches Banjo Picking Styles List: $29.95 SPECIAL: $23.95

Learn To Play Bluegrass Banjo
DVD Video + Tab Booklet taught by John Lawless

The first 3 lessons in this series are designed to take the absolute beginner from those most frustrating early days with the new instrument to a point where you can play recognizable bluegrass music on your banjo.

Lesson 1 - Getting Started
DVD-A-LTPBB1 Learn To Play Bluegrass Banjo 1 - Getting Started
List: $30.00 $22.95

Lesson 2 - Let's Get Rolling
DVD-A-LTPBB2 Learn To Play Bluegrass Banjo 2 - Let's Get Rolling
List: $30.00 $22.95

Lesson 3 - Hammers, pulls and slides
DVD-A-LTPBB3 Learn To Play Bluegrass Banjo 3 - Hammers, Pulls, and Slides
List: $30.00 $22.95

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE!

DVD-A-LTPBBC Learn To Play Bluegrass Banjo Combo - All Three Lessons
List: $90.00 Your Price $59.85

BLUEGRASS BANJO TUNES & TECHNIQUES DVD

Tony Trischka teaches and analyzes ten essential bluegrass tunes.
Includes Tablature

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DVD-641913 Bluegrass Banjo Tunes & Techniques List $29.95
Our Price $24.95

Branching Out on Bluegrass Banjo

2 DVD Set. Pete Wernick gives a treasury of techniques and then puts them all into practice.
Includes Tablature

DVD-641767 Branching Out on Bluegrass Banjo (2 DVD Set)
List: $59.90 Special $44.95

PLAY BLUEGRASS BANJO BY EAR DVD by Bill Keith

This lesson in basic music theory will help learning banjo players find melody and harmony notes and fully understand the fingerboard.

DVD-641881 Play Bluegrass Banjo By Ear List $29.95
Our Price $23.95

Jim Mills DVD - A Winning Banjo Style from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Jim Mills - A Winning Banjo Style DVD
Jim teaches 12 songs he has recorded in his straightforward, Scruggsy style, with each carefully
demonstrated several times played at both fast and slow speeds. The tunes include a number suitable for
new pickers as well as some challenging pieces for more experienced players. 110 Minutes + Tab Booklet
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DVD-A-JM A Winning Banjo Style List Price: $35.00 SPECIAL $29.50

SAMMY SHELOR DVD
Now in stock! For 5-string banjo players of any level. Learn how Sammy Shelor has developed his popular and distinguishable playing style which can be heard in his recordings with the Lonesome River Band. This 80 minute video or DVD is instructional, interesting, and entertaining.
Includes Tablature

DVD-A-SS Sammy Shelor DVD $24.95

Ron Stewart - A Bluegrass Banjo Professional
2 Hour DVD + tab booklet

Ron Stewart Banjo DVD - new from AcuTab! Study up on melody and tone techniques with this DVD from the excellent banjoist of The Lynn Morris Band.

DVD-A-RS Ron Stewart - A Bluegrass Banjo Professional List Price: $35.00
SPECIAL: $29.50

BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIO
Learn to Play Nine Classic Folk Songs

If you're one of the millions of fans who love the Kingston Trio and want to create their sound on your banjo, this DVD is for you!
Includes Tablature

DVD-641775 BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIO List $29.95
Your price: $24.95

Blazing Bluegrass Banjo Volume One - Developing Jamming Skills with Greg Cahill
Greg covers the things youll need to know when you start getting together with other people for informal picking or to start a band. These are topics that have been consistently requested by his students over the many years hes been teaching. Topics include: chord theory, structure & positions • count-offs • "pre-ending" and ending licks • adapting various licks to different keys & positions, and much more! Tunes include: Arkansas Traveler (in C and D positions), 8th of January (in G and D positions), Pike County Breakdown and Wildwood Flower (in C and G positions). (Intermediate Level)(82 Min.) Includes Tablature.
DVD-7039 Blazing Bluegrass Banjo Volume One DVD $24.95

Blazing Bluegrass Banjo Vol 2 DVD
Learn how to play tunes in different keys, positions, and timings. Margarita Breakdown-Scruggs Style breakdown using Keith/Scruggs tuners. Dannys Dance In-6/8 time, this Irish Jig will broaden your banjo horizons. Iola-Explores the "Melodic Banjo Style (D-tuning) key- D. Fishers Hornpipe- Banjo players hated this one, until now! (G-tuning) Key of D. Lone Star-(G-tuning) Key of A-minor, this will help with all your minor chords, keys, and licks. One For The Road- uses a "Diminished Chord" which is easier than you may think! Jerrys Breakdown- this Jerry Reed tune is interesting for banjo in the key of E! (Intermediate-Advanced) Includes Tablature
DVD-7040 DVD and Book $24.95

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THE BANJO ACCORDING TO JOHN HARTFORD
DVD 1 and 2

The late, great John Hartford's video is now available on DVD!
Includes Tablature

DVD-641656 THE BANJO ACCORDING TO JOHN HARTFORD 2 DVDs List: $49.95
Your Price: $39.95

Advanced Earl DVD
Earl Scruggs is considered THE MASTER of the five-string banjo. Murphy has studied Earl's picking closely for over twenty years. She not only can play the Scruggs style herself, SHE CAN TEACH IT! Here are four of Earl's greatest tunes, carefully explained note-by-note as only Murphy can do it. Sally Goodwin, Groundspeed, Pike County Breakdown, Foggy Mountain Special. (2 hours) No Tab. It's all taught BY EAR, one lick at a time.
DVD-M-AE Advanced Earl DVD List: $29.95 $23.95

BANJO FOR MISFITS DVD
Can be used after the first two songs in Beginners' Banjo vol. 1 All the songs are (1) well known, (2) easy to sing (3) sound good slow, & (4) recognized by spouses everywhere. Looking for an alternative to songs that have to be played 90 miles an hour? THIS IS IT! Boil Them Cabbage, I Saw the Light, Worried Man, Do Lord, Two-Dollar Bill & Boil Them Cabbage (high).

DVD-M-MF BANJO FOR MISFITS DVD $23.95

BEGINNER'S BANJO VOL 1 - DVD Composer/Author: Murphy Henry

A Course for the Beginner (By Ear)

If you've never played banjo before, this is the place to start! Learn the basics in an
easy-to-learn style. You hear it & you see it as each tune is explained note-by-note. You
can't miss!. Introduction to Picking & Banjo in the Hollow, Cripple Creek, Cumberland Gap,
Foggy Mountain Breakdown & John Hardy. 11 Separate Lessons on 1 video explained note-by-note.
Close-ups of the left hand in action Songs played fast & slow-- Guitar accompaniment--No tab
Almost 4 hours of instruction.
DVD-M-BB1 Beginner's Banjo Vol 1 List:$29.95 $23.95

BEGINNER'S BANJO VOL 2 - DVD
A Course for the Beginner (By Ear)

Composer/Author: Murphy Henry

Building on what you learned in Vol. 1, here are more great tunes to help you learn the basics:
Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek, Foggy Mountain Breakdown (high break) Fireball Mail, Lonesome Road Blues
& Ending Licks. l hr--45 min.

DVD-M-BB2 Beginner's Banjo Vol 2 List: $29.95 $23.95

NEW on DVD:
Jam Session Standards: Five Bluegrass standards guaranteed to come up in almost any jam session. Chock full of great new licks. Explained note by note. Vamping explained. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms, Salty Dog, Mountain Dew, dueling Banjos, and Rocky Top! BY EAR without tab.

DVD-M-JSS Murphy: Jam Session Standards DVD: List: $29.95 SPECIAL: $23.95

DVD - BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO taught by Pete Wernick
The banjo player for the band Hot Rize shows you all the basics you need to play "Scruggs-style" banjo including more than a dozen easy bluegrass songs. Includes tablature booklet. 100 min.
DVD-641606 List: $29.95 DVD Your Price: $24.95

"Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos" taught by Tony Trischka
Tony teaches eleven classic pieces, note for note, just as they were played by some of the greatest players in 5-string 3-finger style history. Played slow and up to speed. Songs include: John Henry (Earl Scruggs), Sitting On Top fo the World (Alan Shelton), Gold Rush (Vic Jordan), Bye Bye Blues (Alan Shelton), Dixie Breakdown (Don Reno), Old Home Place (J.D.Crowe), Salt Creek (Bill Keith), Casey Jones (Bobby Thompson), Clinch Mountain Backstep (Ralph Stanley), Little Maggie (Bill Emerson), Doug's Tune (Doug Dillard). Includes tablature!

CLICK FOR VIDEO CLIP

DVD-641567 Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos-Trischka DVD List:$29.95 Special: $24.95

V-641568 Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos Video: List: $29.95 SPECIAL: $24.95

Tony Trischka's Essential Practice Techniques for Bluegrass Banjo from Janet Davis Music, The Banjo Store.

Tony Trischka's Essential Practice Techniques for Bluegrass Banjo
Here's a nuts and bolts practice session that's a "must have" for all bluegrass banjo players. Tony Trischka's lesson is designed to improve the banjo player's timing, strengthen hands and help play with precision.

It is filled with:

etudes
workouts for both left and right hand
building blocks of bluegrass banjo

This in-depth session will help achieve:

sinewy slides
crisp pull-offs
powerful hammer-ons
locked-in right hand patterns

The student will learn to straighten out his or her time so it's consistent and even. Tony shows how to identify downbeats, upbeats and in-between beats while playing increasingly tricky rolls. A great lesson for maximizing practice time. Tony divides each proactive session into discrete sections. Includes Tablature

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DVD-641547 - DVD $24.95

Steve Huber's Killer Tone Banjo Set Up (80 minutes plus 20 minutes of bonus footage)
This video covers the basic elements of set up and maintenance for five string, resonator banjos and has info that will be useful to both novices and more experienced pickers alike. In addition to discussing and demonstrating such issues as head tension, coordinator rods, and tailpiece adjustments, Steve goes through the entire process of changing a tone ring, including important aspects of rim/ring fit.
As a bonus feature, the Killer Tone DVD also includes the 20 minute Huber Banjos Video Catalog, a $5 value, at no additional charge.
DVD-A-SH Steve Huber's Killer Tone Banjo Set Up - Your Price: $30.00

5-String Banjo for Beginners DVD from Janet Davis Music

5-String Banjo for Beginners DVD by Geoff Hohwald
A companion DVD to the Banjo Primer book/cd below, also by Geoff Hohwald.
Split screen clearly shows right and left hand techniques
Large on-screen tablature with "bouncing ball" pointer for all songs and excercises
Repeat play to increase practice effeciency and retention
D-BA-BP - Introduction to 5-String Banjo DVD $14.95

THE BANJO PRIMER by Geoff Hohwald
Banjo Academy Publication

A companion book for the above DVD.
A book for basic beginners. Clear illustrations of technique positions, basic rolls;
Songs are 3-finger style arrangements; in tablature.
B-BA-BP.. . . . . . BOOK/CD $14.95

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