Free Pete Seeger Banjo Pack: Includes How To Play The 5-String Banjo Book And How To Play The 5-String Banjo DVD (Homespun Tapes) Ebooks To Download

                
              
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Pete Seeger Banjo Pack: Includes How To Play The 5-String Banjo Book And How To Play The 5-String Banjo DVD (Homespun Tapes) Ebooks To Download
(Homespun Tapes). Includes Pete's book (HL14015486) and DVD (HL00641713) How to Play the 5-String Banjo in one money saving pack! This basic manual for banjo players includes melody line, lyrics and banjo accompaniment and solos notated in standard form and tablature. Chapters cover material such as: a basic strum, the fifth string, hammering on, pulling off, double thumbing, and much more. In the DVD America's most beloved banjo picker teaches his playing techniques and more than a dozen songs. Features a special guest appearance by Doc Watson. Produced by Smithsonian/Folkways and Homespun Video.
Paperback: 72 pages
Publisher: Homespun; Pap/DVD edition (June 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1423496922
ISBN-13: 978-1423496922
Product Dimensions:  8.5 x 0.9 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #739,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #68 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Songbooks > Guitars & Fretted Instruments > Banjos   #120 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Instruments > Strings > Banjos   #5166 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Instruction & Study
I purchased this set to give my father, who is a fan of the late Mr Seeger, and a self-taught banjo player. He was absolutely delighted by the book, which has both very elementary fundamentals and more difficult pieces to practice. The book is filled with tiny snippets: anecdotes, quotes and cartoons. The book definitely gives you the feeling that Mr Seeger is teaching you himself. I haven't watched the DVD, but my father assures me it's more of the same from the book. Definitely recommended for fans of folk music, of Mr Seeger in particular, and those who really want to learn how to play the banjo.
We are learning the banjo at my house and so we ordered Pete Seeger's lessons. He is not as much a "picker" as he is a strummer in this style. This created some great dialogue and insight for us. It has been very helpful to have it as we learn certain aspects of playing.
At first glance the DVD might seem rather demonstrative but Seeger in his great earthy skill teaches us not by instruting but by showing us the spirit of the music and by encouraging us to play along with him. In doing so he avoids the usual boring instructive (of many many other steel picking books) and lets the student join him right off with an effective frailing technique he demonstrates and describes quite clearly in his book. The book and DVD are a wonderful journey towards happiness on the banjo for any Seeger fan with that great Seeger "C" tuning and chords that are easy to handle and I love the way Pete just got me singing right off with songs. It's truly a wonderful path towards Seeger's singing world and I highly recommend it to those who wish to get this world singing. Good luck!Gary Watkins
When I read this book, not only is Pete Seeger sharing and being part of history creation, he connects me with all the other musicians who have used this book as a guide.
I was shocked to find that this does not help one learn to play the banjo, as promised. It just doesn't.
I gave it to my son and he loved it. He is practicing every day and has gotten quite good.
Merchandise was exactly as described and received within a week. Very pleased.
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