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Testimonials On the New DVDs
DVD 1/Playing Banjo By Ear and Learning the Chords DVD 2/Banjo Jamming and Play Along DVD Testimonials .....Just
a note to let you know that your new DVDs, Jamming and Playing By Ear are great.
What a helpful learning aid, to be able play along with one of the best musicians
and teachers anytime I want (need). Superb help and many valuable thoughts and
tips...the bonus track on the "jamming" DVD is worth the entire cost,
especially to someone like myself (and grand-daughter) who are just novice on
the banjo. ......Ross, I'm having a great time with the new DVD's. Having the slow, medium and fast versions is extremely helpful. The slow helps in getting the rolls down correctly. Then moving on to the medium speed helps with getting the rhythm down, and it seems to me to be easier to distinguish between the eighth notes and quarter notes at this speed. I was up to the fast speed in no time, although I still need quite a bit of practice to make it clean. I'm learning a lot from these DVD's in a short amount of time, which is key for me because I don't have a lot of time to practice. ........ I really like the video. I've had the Earl Scruggs book since I was a teen and always got bogged down in the tab. Playing chord style is much simpler. Especially since I already know all the Scruggs style rolls. Honestly, I think more people would play the banjo if they started out on the chords instead of tabs. I learned to play the mandolin by playing chords first. .......Just
to let you know I received my order of your two new DVD's and your book. Excellent!
I can't stop practicing. .......I've watched the first DVD and it has helped a lot. I wanted to learn to eventually jam with others and be able to blend in and improvise when needed. So your DVD has been just what I was looking for. It was highly recommended on the Banjo Hangout . org website. Your Banjo Encyclopedia has been a great source of information also. .......Thanks for the DVDs.
Well, you have really done it now. These DVDs are what I have needed and been
looking for nearly 20 years. My progress on the banjo is much faster now. .For
many years, I have been wanting to learn how to keep a driving rhythm through
a song. These DVDs explain and demonstrate exactly how to do that. Learning is
much faster. Backup is easier and songs are easier to play by ear. Now I know
what you meant when you used to say "I never play it the same way twice"
and I was frustrated by that. How the hell can one learn something when the teacher
never does it the same way twice? Now I know. I just wish I had learned these
things at 30 or 40 rather than 70 (birthday 9/9/06).
.....I got the 2 new DVD's today and I'm
blown away! As far as I know, there isn't any other instruction material on the
market that compares. The "Playing Banjo by Ear" lessons are a tool
kit for understanding how playing the banjo really works. It's like that old saying
about teaching a man how to fish rather than giving him a fish. I spent the evening
playing through both of them. You are right................they have cleared up
the questions I was asking. I also spent the weekend going back over the Banjo
Encyclopedia again with a better understanding this time since my playing has
improved a lot since I first read it early this year. ......Ross, I received the DVD's a few days ago and I feel compelled to let you know what I think of them. I own a good deal of training material from some of the best musicians (IMHO). You have hit a double homerun! The DVD's are excellent, whatever level you happen to be playing at. I was not aware of some timing issues until your play along DVD. ......Ross, your jamming lessons are great! I really enjoy practicing. My memory isn\'t the best since I am 64 years old now, but I will keep studying! .......Your
instruction is concise and very helpful causing immediate progress with a little
effort and practice. I havent seen materials this good since I had the pleasure
of finding Harold Streeter and his stuff. Keep it coming Ross, you have a student
(customer) for as long as you continue to produce such excellent material. .......Dear Ross, The quality of the Essential Licks
DVD is second to none and the tab download alone is worth the price by its self
as I haven't found much in the way of sources for many licks in the past. Good
product. Many thanks, Dave Douglas DVD 1/Playing Banjo By Ear and Learning the Chords DVD
2/Banjo Jamming and Play Along DVD and These DVDs feature extremely high quality video and audio and use split screen technology. The content on the new DVDs are just what banjo players need to reach the next level. The DVDs target reducing dependency on tablature, learning to play by ear, learning to play the chords and by the chords, how to recover from mistakes, all the things that are hard to get from books. I can't tell you how excited about and proud I am of these new DVDs. I was filmed and edited in a top quality studio using split screen technology and high audio fidelity, but even more importantly, the content is going to unlock so many issues and obstacles for students. From the private teaching and workshops I have been doing especially of late, this subject matter is what students are craving for and have expressed a desire to improve on. I'm not sure what more to tell you except I know these DVDs will be of great benefit to you. Let me try and describe the content below. I've only had these available for a few weeks and the testimonials are already coming in. Ross N Testimonial page
Click price link to purchase 29.95 Both
DVDs/ 49.95
Learn the chords to each song, then play along with me on seven important standards at three different speeds. I first explain the chords to each song, then when the songs begin, I play a solo and then play backup for you while you take your turn. The high quality audio includes bass and guitar so you can learn and hear what it feels like to be in the groove. The DVD also comes with a 25 minute bonus video lesson on learning all the chord forms without using a chord chart. Much the way my book The Banjo Encyclopedia presents learning the chords but illustrated and shown to you on video. The DVD comes with written tablature arrangements for the songs and instruction on how best utilize the DVD. The songs are Cripple Creek, Blackberry Blossom, Salt Creek, Old Joe Clark, Boil the Cabbage Down, Amazing Grace and I'll Fly Away. Seven all together. Click price link to purchase 29.95 Both
DVDs/49.95
Brand new DVD banjo instruction from Ross Nickerson!
All songs are demonstrated on the DVD at three speeds with split screen closeups Gospel
songs for Banjo is a collection of popular Gospel Songs arranged by banjo master
Ross Nickerson. The tablature is big, easy to read and includes left and right
hand fingering indications, as well as accent marks for melody notes too. Also
in the book is the chords for each song, instruction on playing and picking through
the chord changes of the song as well as advice on how to learn the songs easier.
These fun to pick arrangements all use proper 5-string bluegrass banjo technique
and are designed so you can hear the melody clearly and learn the songs easily.
Songs included
are, I'll Fly Away, Crying Holy, This is My Father's World, I am a Pilgrim,
Are you Washed in the Blood, Michael Row the Boat Ashore, That Old Time Religion,
Keep on the Sunny Side, Where the Soul of Man never Dies, I'm Working on a Building,
Amazing Grace, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Wayfaring Stranger, and Do Lord. 34 pages with 76 track CD. Click to purchase 24.95
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, We Three Kings of Orient Are, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Deck the Halls, What Child is This (Greensleeves), Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, and Away in a Manger. All arrangements are easy to play and learn. I wrote the arrangements so you could hear the melody clearly without having to be a virtuoso to get the satisfaction of playing them. I hope you'll like them! I'm very proud of my arrangements. I think you will enjoy them and learn a lot from the DVD too. Thanks, Ross Nickerson Includes a Tablature book on a separate CDR that you print out. The tab book also includes learning tips on each song, the chords to each song written out separately and detailed tablature with right and left hand fingerings, a 32 page book.
Click here to purchase 24.95
Rhythm Back-up Band Play Along CD and Tab Book Volume I and II
Two Different CDs recorded with Backup band at Three Speeds! Now available with high quality split screen DVD of all the songs at three speeds.These backup tracks should help your progress a lot, and you'll have a lot of fun with them too! ..no matter what level you are at It could be the most fun you'll ever have practicing and it will be fantastic for your development! I recorded the backup tracks in the recording studio at three different speeds, and not too fast either! The tempos of the songs range from very easy, (90 Beats per minute/BPM) to a slow medium tempo, (130 /BPM) to a moderate fast speed, 105 BPM double or cut time, (Four eighth notes per click). Includes recordings of the songs, backup play along tracks, instruction on learning how to play by the chords to the song, memorizing tips, advice on how to best utilize the rhtyhm tracks to help your progress. The book has also includes easy to read tablature with accent marks for melody notes, and other helpful tips and advice. I am now offering this book spiral bound with a DVD of each song played at three speeds too. The DVD menu has a special feature that allows you to scroll through the songs only at the speed you are working at. The DVD features split screen and high quality picture. Also included in the book are memorizing tips, advice on using the rhythm tracks, playing by the chords tips and more. ........ These are great instructions and I am very satisfied that I did this. I am playing songs on the Banjo and it is a very nice feeling, thank you. John C ......Hi Ross, Love the play-along-CD and the DVD - thanks again! I surprised my banjo teacher with your version of Old Joe Clark - that was great! Jim Poulette Westmoreland, NH Rhythm Backup Band Play Along Spiral bound Book, CD and DVD Volumes 1 and 2 DVD is split screen with all the songs played at three speeds. Book
and CD Only Versions/No DVD Split
Screen DVD, CD and Book Versions Testmonials for the Play Along Backup Rhythm CD Rhythm and Backup Band Play Along Book and CD Volume 2 (formerly titled Easy Songs for Five-String Banjo with Backup Play ALong CD) is now available in E-Book form! Buy Rhythm and Backup Band Play Along Book and CD Volume 2 and receive it instantly with no shipping charges with this E-Book option. When you purchase, you receive a webpage with a link to download right after checkout with the Book in PDF and links to all the tracks from the CD. You can either download the tracks to your hard drive or keep returning to the webpage and simply click on the individual track links when working with a song. All the CD files and the book are in one easy to download zip file now too. This version includes the songs at three speeds and the backup band to play along with.
Back-Up
Banjo
Book only 22.95 Book and CD 29.95 DVD only 19.95
Listen and play along with Janet Davis as she explains and plays each exercise. Book and 2 CDs 29.95 DVD 19.95
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.
Banjo Backup with John Lawless
Killer Tone Banjo Set Up - DVD 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
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Playing
Banjo By Ear and Learning the Chords
Banjo
Jamming and Play Along DVD and
BanjoTeacher.com
presents the
A
superb 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.
Banjo
Backup with Bill Evans
