Banjo Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1940301181 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Geoff is mostly known around the country for his banjo teaching materials which are sold world wide. Since coming to Atlanta Geoff has played with Bear Creek in Underground Atlanta, at the Alliance Theatre for the Robber Bridegroom, with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra, and is one of the founding members of the Greater Atlanta Bluegrass Band. While there Geoff studied banjo under John Hickman. About the Author Geoff Hohwald began playing banjo in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio which was a "hot bed of bluegrass at the time. He has been collecting vintage instruments for years and has owned or played all of the classic bluegrass instruments and has helped many musicians in the southeast area obtain classic instruments. . He performed with many other great musicians there including Bill Monroe s last two guitar players Tom Ewing and Wayne Lewis, Other Musicians that Geoff played with in the Columbus area were Red Allen, Sandy Rothman, Sid Campbell., Dave Evans , Frank Wakefield, Hylo Brown,
Geoff Hohwald began playing banjo in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio which was a "hot bed of bluegrass at the time. He performed with many other great musicians there including Bill Monroe s last two guitar players Tom Ewing and Wayne Lewis, Other Musicians that Geoff played with in the Columbus area were Red Allen, Sandy Rothman, Sid Campbell., Dave Evans , Frank Wakefield, Hylo Brown, Buddy Thomas, The Fields Br
"This is an excellent Edition for those wishing to learn to play the" according to Shirley Robb. This is an excellent Edition for those wishing to learn to play the Banjo. It is very well illustrated and has one DVD along with two jam CD's.I purchased this book for my husband, who simply loves banjo music and who is managing to a degree, at this early stage, to follow Geoff Hohwald's instructions, which are clear & concise. I am now finding myself wanting to learn to play the banjo. We live in New Zealand & wish to thank Geoff Hohwald personally for replying to my e-mail and giving me info. on where to purchase this book from, that being through:amazon.co. Michael Whealan said The BEST Banjo Book for Beginners!. The Banjo Primer Deluxe is an OUTSTANDING choice for beginner banjo players - even those that have dabbled in it already. I originally used a DVD course that was ok and tried youtube, but Geoff Hohwald's is a MUST. I am an experienced guitar player and always wanted to try banjo. This course starts out explaining everything you SHOULD know first (i.e. the parts of the banjo itself, how to attach a strap, proper posture, tuning, banjo care, proper positioning of your hands/fingers for correct technique and efficiency, etc.) Other courses will jump right in and . An excellent beginner's book An excellent beginner's book. Geoff's video instruction is outstanding and very user friendly. The CDs are adaptable to all playing levels as you progress. I use the drills and exercises every practice session, and my accuracy and speed are improving daily. Only one negative: this book is geared almost solely to accompaniment and not solo work; words are not included, hence you never get the feel for the song as it is supposed to be played. I began my banjo-playing journey at the age of 72 about four month's ago with Wayne Erbsen's "Bluegrass Banjo For The Com
After learning basic techniques, the course provides a basic bluegrass songbook. The included DVD provides video instruction on each exercise and let's you see and hear all songs at 3 speeds - very slow (for learning), medium tempo (for practicing), and uptempo (performance speed). This course starts off with beginner basics like parts of the banjo, how to tune, and simple rolls. We ll then move on to learn some easy to play song arrangements along with up the neck breaks to classic bluegrass songs. This time tested banjo method will help you learn how to play today! The video ma