All Discussions Tagged 'method' - Classic-Banjo2024-03-29T06:43:14Zhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=method&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMel Bay banjo bookstag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-08-11:2667446:Topic:1318712018-08-11T19:09:16.969ZRandy Daryhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/RandyDary
<p>I just came across volumes 1 and 2 of Mel Bay banjo method books, by Frank Bradbury, 1967, which teach the instrument as classic banjo! 4th string C tuning, music notation, etc. I see that you don't have them in your "tutor books" section, but I guess that's because they are actually still available, so copyright laws and such. I would be so bold as to recommend them, even though I'm new to classic banjo, but have a good deal of experience in other areas of music, including classical…</p>
<p>I just came across volumes 1 and 2 of Mel Bay banjo method books, by Frank Bradbury, 1967, which teach the instrument as classic banjo! 4th string C tuning, music notation, etc. I see that you don't have them in your "tutor books" section, but I guess that's because they are actually still available, so copyright laws and such. I would be so bold as to recommend them, even though I'm new to classic banjo, but have a good deal of experience in other areas of music, including classical guitar.</p>
<p>Bradbury seems to use a few more American folk and other tunes than might be found in other banjo method books, but his approach mirrors both those I've seen in the tutor books you have listed -- the ones I've been able to get through -- and the standard Mel Bay approach to other instruments, teaching notes, giving many exercises and tunes to play (etudes), and also addressing music theory, chord construction, chord charts and other such useful material.</p>
<p>I found one book in a used book store and another in a bin of used music in a music store. I also was fortunate to see a copy of "The 20th century Method for the five string Banjo" by J.E. Agnew (1901, 1941, Volkwein Bros, Pittsburgh PA) for sale on a used book website. The price on the cover is $1.50. I paid considerably more than that! I think it's in the "Tutor Books". It is very good, starting with material for beginners but moving quickly (more quickly than the Mel Bay publication) to more difficult music. It does not, however, spend any time dealing with music theory as does the Mel Bay. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/103561923?profile=original" target="_self"><br/><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/103561923?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a> </p>