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Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Banjo: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the 5String Banjo, Book & Online Video/Audi,Used
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Learn to play banjo and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Banjo teaches you to play 5string banjo even if you've never held the instrument before. The book starts with the fundamentals such as the history of the banjo, its components, how to hold and tune it, caring for your very own instrument, and how to read standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different chords, strums, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading banjo music. You will learn important banjo techniques such as the hammeron, pulloff, and more. There are also fingering charts and a dictionary of chords in G and C tunings.This bestselling book is now available with online media, featuring audio performances of every exercise and song, video lessons and performances for everything in the book, and TNT 2 software that lets you adjust the tempo and pitch as well as isolate parts. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the banjo, read music, play more than a dozen different strums and perform with a musical group.Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures nine point zero two inches in length, zero point two four inches in width, and eleven point seven three inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains sixty-four pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Morty Manus.
- Q: What is the main focus of this book? A: The book teaches beginners how to play the five-string banjo.
- Q: Are there online resources included? A: Yes, the book includes online video, audio, and software resources to aid learning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for absolute beginners? A: Yes, this book is designed for beginners of all ages, including those who have never held a banjo before.
- Q: What techniques will I learn from this book? A: You will learn important techniques such as the hammer-on, pull-off, and various strums.
- Q: How do I care for my banjo after learning? A: You should regularly tune your banjo, clean it after use, and store it in a safe, dry place.
- Q: Can I play along with songs from the book? A: Yes, the book includes exercises and songs that you can play along with using the online media.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, the book is appropriate for children and beginners of all ages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact customer support for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: Typically, books do not come with a warranty, but you can check the return policy.
- Q: Can I use this book to play with a group? A: Yes, upon completion of the book, you will be able to perform with a musical group.
- Q: What music theory will I learn? A: You will learn how to read standard musical notation and understand banjo music.