You Can Teach Yourself Banjo by Ear (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786690664)

Many musicians, including some that are technically quite advanced, never break away from the printed page to learn by simply listening and re-creating. The common name for this process is playing by ear. With some basic guidelines, any musician with rudimentary skills can teach himself or herself to play by ear, adding a new dimension to their playing skills. This book teaches the 5-string banjoist to listen and play solos and chord progressions by ear, providing essential ear training and techniques needed to participate in jam sessions of all types Chapters include: Learning Chord Progressions by Ear; Faking a Solo; Playing the Melody by Ear; and Using Licks. Written in tablature only. The companion recording is in split-track format with the melody track on the left and the rhythm on the right.

Author: Jack Hatfield
ISBN-10: 0786690666
ISBN-13: 9780786690664
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 07/20/2015
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.40d