Written by Tony Trischka, one of the leading authorities in banjo education, "The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player" sets the standard for bluegrass banjo instruction from beginning to advanced. From holding the banjo and reading tablature to melodic banjo style and standard bluegrass repertoire, this book is the definitive guide to learning authentic bluegrass technique. The audio CD includes demonstration tracks of the music examples, techniques, and songs. "The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player" features include: all bluegrass techniques; scale patterns; chords illustrated with photographs and diagrams; new and clear engravings; composition and arranging; improvisation techniques; the most influential banjo players' styles; and more!

Author Biography

Tony Trischka began playing the banjo in 1963 and hasn't turned back since. In the ensuing years he has released a multitude of solo albums for Rounder Records, published a variety of instruction books for Oak Publications, and has recorded and toured with different artists, including: Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, David Grisman, Del McCourey, Charles Osgood, Alison Krauss, William S. Burroughs, Peter Rowan, the South Korea Radio Orchestra, Violent Femmes, Jorma Kaukonen, and John Denver. Tony is recognized as a major progressive force in banjo playing. His seminal early '70s recordings helped expand the scope of the banjo, both compositionally and improvisationally. He continues to blaze historical and futuristic musical trails.