Tunes And Variations For Bluegrass Banjo
by David Guptill
Expand Your Repertoire
Are you ready to take your banjo playing to the next level? This comprehensive songbook is designed specifically for advanced beginner and intermediate players who want to build their skills while expanding their tune collection.
What Makes This Songbook Special
Versatile Playing Styles – Master the essential techniques that define bluegrass banjo. These tasteful arrangements seamlessly blend Scruggs style, melodic playing, and single string technique, giving you a well-rounded foundation in authentic bluegrass sound.
Two Ways to Play Every Tune – Each arrangement includes two distinct variations plus a proper ending, so you can choose the approach that fits your style or mood. Learn both versions to add depth and flexibility to your playing.
Tunes You'll Actually Use – This collection features popular fiddle tunes, classic songs, and essential banjo standards that you'll play again and again—whether you're picking at home for your own enjoyment or joining friends at a jam session.
Learn at Your Own Pace – The included audio cassette demonstrates every tune at both slow and normal tempos, making it easy to hear exactly how each arrangement should sound and practice at a comfortable speed.
Tunes And Variations For Bluegrass Banjo – Your next step toward becoming the banjo player you want to be.
Book and Audio Cassette
32 pages
ISBN 0-916715-00-0
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Lonesome Road Blues
Salty Dog Blues
Little Maggie
John Hardy
Cripple Creek
Red Haired Boy
Salt River
Saticoy Jig
Reuben’s Train
Dusty Miller
Endings
Appendix
Resources