This book contains an introductory guide to playing the banjo in the 'eureka' style. It walks the reader through the first steps of eureka banjo playing from how to hold the instrument and where and where to place your hands, to reading music, playing your first song, and beyond. Written in simple language and full of helpful illustrations, "Eureka Method for the Banjo " is ideal for the those with an interest in playing using this method. Contents include: "Rudiments of Music", "Sharps, Flats, &c.", "Of Time", "Musical Characters, etc.", "General Remarks", "Of Intervals, Grace Notes, etc.", "Scales: Major, Minor, and Chromatic", "Transposition, With Scales", "Dictionary, "Musical Terms", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.