-PDF Download- Tenor Banjo Christmas Solos EBOOK

Tenor Banjo Christmas Songbook

Author: Lee "Drew" Andrews

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1609740653

Featuring 28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for tenor banjo with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Book contains chord diagrams for tenor banjo and guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. All songs are arranged in standard notation and tablature for tenor banjo.This book may be used along with Mel Bay's Mandolin Christmas Songbook (MB21013), Mel Bay's Dobro Christmas Songbook (MB21508) and Mel Bay's Ukulele Christmas Songbook (MB20886). All songs, except "Away in a Manger" are in the same key and can be played together. Most songs are in the same key.

Tenor Banjo Christmas Solos

Author: Rob MacKillop

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2021-08-11

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 151345949X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

This book counters the claim that the Devil gets all the best tunes! Rob MacKillop has arranged these well-known carols in chord-melody style with jazz chords, folk, and classical influences, engaging countermelodies beneath the principal theme, and more. Written in standard notation and tablature, these intermediate-level arrangements are not only enjoyable to play and hear but will enhance your technique as you learn them. Rob's performance notes are full of insights, and his online audio recordings of each piece make illuminating and delightful listening. Includes access to online audio.

Christmas Music for Banjo Made Easy

Author: Ross Nickerson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610652908

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. the arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly.The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes, as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo also features instruction on learning the chords to each song, chord progression charts for each song, special learning tips for each arrangement, a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. In the instructional sections of the book Ross draws on his many years of experience teaching students privately to anticipate and point out the most common obstacles and challenges with each song. This section also features a page of general advice that includes suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Additionally, Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo features a high quality studio recorded CD of all the songs played at three speeds including a backup rhythm track to practice along with. Also included is a page entitled Advice on using the CD and Rhythm Tracks to help ensure that the student fully utilizes the audio recordings to learn the songs more efficiently and with greater ease.

Christmas Songs for 5-String Banjo

Author: JANET DAVIS

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1610655273

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Well-known composer, performer, bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist Janet Davis has arranged this fantastic book of Christmas songs for five-string banjo. Selections include material for various levels of ability and offer wide variety of songs for the holiday season. Tablature only with lyrics for each song. the companion CD is included. This is a stereo recording which contains all the music in the book, played slow and up-to-speed. the fast version includes guitar accompaniment.

Riverboat Banjo for Tenor or Plectrum Banjo

Author: MEL BAY

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1609746678

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

The banjo is an instrument with a flavor and character all its own. It is a homegrown American instrument and the various styles of banjo music reflect periods in this country's history. Riverboat Banjo is a glimpse into one such period. the songs are arranged to recapture the vitality and happiness found in the music played on riverboats. the songs, arranged for solo and accompaniment, may be played by tenor, 5-string or plectrum banjo. the style of banjo music contained in this book is quite infectious. Standard notation only

A Clawhammer Christmas

Author: Dan Levenson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2021-07-28

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1513459589

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

A Clawhammer Christmas by Dan Levenson is a collection of 30 of the most loved Christmas songs transcribed in tablature for the 5-string banjo in the clawhammer style with chords provided for accompaniment instruments. Written in his clear and traditional style, Dan has finally made these holiday favorites accessible to all clawhammer banjo players with good basic skills. All songs have been written in one of the three basic old-time banjo tunings of G, double-C or G modal. This will allow you to find the tune in a fingering you know and easily capo to your preferred singing key. Build your skills as you entertain family and friends and maybe even yourself! Ring in the holiday season with the joyful sound of the 5-string banjo played clawhammer style and have a double-thumb, drop-thumb Clawhammer Christmas!

50 Three-Chord Christmas Songs for Guitar, Banjo & Uke

Author: LARRY MCCABE

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1609746511

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

With the Three-Chord Christmas Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords–G, C, and D7–to accompany each song in this great book. the jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians, casual musicians, teachers, family bands, and performers. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for all songs.Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. an invaluable sourcebook for teachers–and a handy, compact fakebook for performers. A unique collection of timeless songs for the entire family.• Accompany 50 vibrant Christmas songs with only minimal playing skills.• Each song includes melody, lyrics, and chords.• Perhaps the most interesting collection of Christmas songs to be found in print today.• Interesting historical images are found throughout the text.• A superb book for getting beginners involved and keeping them involved.• Only a few minutes of technical training equips any person to accompany all 50 songs in this book.• Teachers can use this collection as a foundation to teach more advanced patterns and arranging techniques.• Excellent mini fake book resource for all musicians and performers.

Complete Tenor Banjo Method

Author: MEL BAY

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2014-12-12

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1609749146

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

The finest tenor banjo method available, this text represents Mel Bay's ownapproach to fundamental musicianship for those desiring to play tenor banjo. This book is the standard by which others are judged. Easy-to-understand and thorough in its approach, this method addresses both melody playing and chord strumming. Through numerous studies, folk songs and several duets, students are systematically introduced to the various notes and positions on the tenor banjo fretboard. Photos of the fretboard fingertips aid in learning the proper hand positions. Once in two volumes, this method is now presented it its entirety in thissingle comprehensive edition. In notation only. Tuned for Mandola

Christmas Hits for Banjo

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 154000533X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

(Banjo). Celebrate the holiday season when you ring the banjo with 27 Christmas songs in this collection. Includes: Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Frosty the Snow Man * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * The Little Drummer Boy * Mary, Did You Know? * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Silver Bells * White Christmas * and more.

Ragtime Banjo For Tenor or Plectrum Banjo

Author: MEL BAY

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1609746694

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. the banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. the bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a new dimension to the ragtime feeling. Mel Bay and Roy Smeck have teamed together in arranging a variety of Scott Joplin and some original rags. All of the music contained herein can be played by tenor, plectrum, or 5-string banjo. It is with great pleasure that we present the joyful sound of Ragtime Banjo! Standard notation only.