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Beginning the Five-String Banjo BookEverything you'll need to know to get started having fun playing the 5-string banjo.A very comprehensive book complete with a DVD and CDs of all the lessons demonstrated at three speeds. Many other features too.
The Banjo Encyclopedia by Ross Nickerson- Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z. The Spiral Wire bound Banjo Encyclopedia editions available only at BanjoTeacher.com 
The Banjo Songbook by Ross Nickerson12 popular 5-string banjo tunes in tablature with accompanying CD to learn from.
Playing Banjo By Ear and Learning the Chords by Ross Nickerson130 minute DVD instruction to help you play without tablature, learn to memorize, learn the chords better and loads of practical tips for the student trying to reach the next level.
Banjo Songs for Banjo by Ross Nickerson Banjo Songs for Beginners Book/DVD/CD set includes 14 must know banjo classics demonstrated in split screen video at three speeds.
How to Build Your Speed on the Banjo By Ross Nickerson Learn how to make everything you play sound better while increasing your speed and overall ability. Get valuable insights on right hand technique, practice habits, and tips that will save you hours of practice time and move you towards your goals.
Banjo Jamming and Play Along DVD by Ross Nickerson *Learn the Chords to Each Song 
New DVD - How To Practice Banjo 
New DVD - Rock Solid Bankjo Timing and Backup Tips
New DVD - Playing Banjo in the Key of C,D,E,F,G Up the Neck. 
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Scruggs Style Instruction for the Five String Banjo Hear Ross Nickerson perform six Earl Scruggs banjo classics at two speeds followed by detailed instruction with many Scruggs' Style insights and tips.
The Scruggs Book at BanjoTeacher.comLearn the style of Earl Scruggs from the master himself.
Fundamentals of the 5-String Banjo
Rhythm Back-up Band Play Along CD, Book and DVD Volume IBackup Band Play Along CD recorded at Three Speeds
Rhythm Back-up Band Play Along CD, Book and DVD Volume IBackup Band Play Along CD recorded at Three Speeds
Essential Banjo Licks by Ross Nickerson
Nine different categories of Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks. 
Gospel Songs For Banjo by Ross Nickerson A collection of popular Gospel Songs arranged by banjo master Ross Nickerson. 
Children's Songs for Banjo by Ross Nickerson
Solos from Blazing the West Transcribed
Back-up Banjo by Janet Davis
Joy of Christmas Banjo DVD and Tab Book by Ross Nickerson 12 popular Christmas favorites Arrangements made easy to learn and play
How to Build Your Speed on the Banjo By Ross Nickerson Learn how to make everything you play sound better while increasing your speed and overall ability. Get valuable insights on right hand technique, practice habits, and tips that will save you hours of practice time and move you towards your goals.
ReviewsReviews for Playing Banjo by Ear and Learning the Chords, Banjo Jamming and Play Along and reviews of many other Banjo DVDs, Books and Online Lessons.
Joy of Christmas Banjo DVD and Tab Book by Ross Nickerson 12 popular Christmas favorites Arrangements made easy to learn and play
Ron Block DVD A Fresh Look at Bluegrass Banjo
Ron goes into great detail about his practice routine, showing examples of exercises and drills he uses to stay in shape. 
Ross Nickerson - Brand New CD Ross Nickerson and members of the band, Blue Highway 
Ross Nickerson - Evolution - A compilation of 15 songs spanning 16 years 15 songs Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Stairway to Heaven, Under the Double Eagle, Remmington Ride, El Cumbanchero, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Train 45, Ground Speed, John Henry and more.
Blazing The West: El Cumbanchero, San Antonio Rose, Garcia, Panhandle Rag, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Texas Blues, Red River Valley, Lonesome Cowboy, Jesse James, Don't Fence Me In, Standing Eagle, Streets of Laredo.
Ultimate Banjo The Best of Instrumental Banjo New compilation CD featuring Ross Nickerson Other Banjo players featured on the CD are Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, Eddie Adcock, Greg Cahill, Pete Wernick, Scott Vestal,.
A PineCastle - Christmas Gathering Many great Chrismas songs done in the bluegrass style like you've never heard before
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Joy of Christmas Banjo DVD and Tab Book by Ross Nickerson 12 popular Christmas favorites Arrangements made easy to learn and play
Beginning the Five-Sring Banjo CD-Rom SeriesGet started on the right foot and create good habits. Learn essential basics, proper right and left hand technique, songs, timing, chords and much more with these tailored Beginner Courses
Banjo Songs For Beginner - CD-Rom SeriesTwelve Banjo and Bluegrass Classics demonstrated in split screen video at three speeds to make it easier to learn. 
24 Banjo and Bluegrass Classics - CD-Rom SeriesSongs come with flash video split screen, easy to read tablature with right and left hand fingerings, and accnet marks for melody notes. . 
"Must Know" Banjo Licks - CD-Rom SeriesVideos feature many licks on banjo with video and tab. These must-know examples are demonstrated slow and at faster speeds. Included is tablature for all the lessons and licks
Intermediate Baanjo Lessons - CD-Rom Series Learning the Chord Forms Video
Beginner Courses / Several OptionsIncludes the lessons in Option 2 along with the following two lessons, plus two more songs.
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Learning how to play in other keys than G when learning banjo is an important part of your banjo learning experience. 
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Bluegrass Banjo Backup Instruction
Here are some of the best banjo books and dvds for learning bluegrass banjo and backup. It's important to learn the
building block backup banjo licks and then have an avenue for putting them to practical practice.
This selection of Books and DVDs offers both.
building block backup banjo licks and then have an avenue for putting them to practical practice.
This selection of Books and DVDs offers both.
Learn to play backup with
Back Up
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by Janet Davis Learn how to play backup with Janet Davis' comprehensive book now available with DVD and CD. Learn the basic techniques commonly used on five-string banjo to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists. Separates the various back-up techniques into categories determined by song tempo, by lead instrument being accompanied, and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. Presented by one of America's finest banjo teachers! There is also a companion book to this video. Book only 22.95 Book and CD 29.95 DVD only 19.95 |
by Janet Davis Learn to play up the neck banjo with this instructional text for five-string banjo dealing with the 5th through the 22nd fret. Included are chapters on roll patterns, chords, songs, licks, chord progressions, arranging songs, improvising, melodic style, chromatic style, chromatic style, back-up, and much more! Also included is an abundance of great Janet Davis solo tabs. Written in tablature. Listen and play along with Janet Davis as she explains and plays each exercise. Book and 2 CDs 29.95 DVD only 19.95 |
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Banjo and Chord Reference Wall Chart Full-size wall chart featuring chords and notes on the fretboard for banjo in G tuning. Major, minor, 7th, maj7, min7, 6, 9, augmented and diminished chords are shown. Chords are shown in a Circle of 5ths progression. Chord fingerings are color coded to show proper finger placement. Details $8.71  |
Essential Banjo Licks by Ross Nickerson Learn Backup and Up the Neck Banjo along with eight different categories of Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks" with easy to read tablature and split screen video. This DVD has just been completed. It features over 100 useful and fun banjo licks that are essential to your knowledge and development. It was filmed using high quality split screen technology and features the licks played at a faster and slow speed to make it easier to learn. There is a full size tab booklet included right on the dvd for you to open and print out yourself. I am very please with the way this came out and I think you will be too. More details |
Bluegrass Jamming Essentials Play with the Pros - Power Pickin' Vol5 Learn the basics of bluegrass jamming for all instruments, and pick up tips and tricks valuable at any skill level. 2.5 Hour DVD with booklet Bluegrass Jamming Essentials, is designed to assist pickers in any of those camps make a big leap forward - or take their first baby steps. Learning to play with others can be a fearsome thing for new players, and even intermediate and more skilled players who know their instrument well are unaware of the fine points of playing in a bluegrass band. details |
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Power Pickin' Vol1 with Bill Evans Learn how to play up the neck banjo by DVD. Featuring Bill Evans A visual method for learning the basic techniques used to play bluegrass banjo accompaniment in up the neck positions. The material is presented in a step-by-step approach appropriate for all levels of pickers, and a tab booklet is included. Great for pickers at any skill level! 2 hour DVD. An excellent banjo dvd to learn banjo backup up the neck. DVD 32.95 Details |
Basic Banjo Backup
Power Pickin' Vol II with John Lawless Learn how to play play basic backup banjo. Another excellent instructional dvd from John. Featuring John Lawless A visual method for learning the basic techniques used to play bluegrass banjo accompaniment in up the neck positions. 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. Great for pickers at any skill level! 2 hour DVD with tab booklet. DVD 32.95 More Details |
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Playing Banjo Backup In A Bluegrass Band
featuring Bill Evans 2 Hour DVD/tab booklet In this third volume, Bill Evans combines these and other backup techniques in a powerful demonstration that teaches how to build an effective accompaniment designed to fit whatever type of bluegrass song you need to backup. What makes this presentation so useful is that a variety of styles are shown, both by Bill alone, slowed down and broken into its elements, and with an actual bluegrass band in real time. detail |
Banjo set up
Killer
Tone Banjo Set Up - DVD Learn banjo set up with renowned banjo builder Steve Huber takes you through the important variables in banjo set up in this step by step video presentation. Learn how to get that Killer Tone from your banjo! Steve also shows you how to change the tone ring in your banjo and covers adjusting right hand technique for optimum tone. 80 minute DVD. The DVD also includes as a bonus, the 20 minute Huber Banjos video catalog - a $5 value.Save DVD 29.95 More Details |
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Masters of the 5-String Banjo by Tony Trischka And Pete Wernick In their own words and Music Players at every level will benefit immeasurably from the information gathered here. Though not an instruction book, per se, these pages contain a wealth of information and music. This book focuses on eighteen banjoists who have made significant contributions to their field, including the legendary Earl Scruggs. details |
Key to Five-String Banjo Book/CD Set Home Improvisation Workshop By Pat Cloud This insightful book is about sound perception and execution on the banjo. details |
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Irish & Celtic 5-String Banjo by Tom Hanway Learn irish music on the five string banjo. An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo you owe yourself this book. Book and CD 27.95 |
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