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Riverboat Banjo: The Ultimate Guide for Tenor or Plectrum Banjo

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Riverboat Banjo for Tenor or Plectrum Banjo

by Mel Bay

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13648 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	44 pages
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Riverboat Banjo is the most comprehensive guide to this iconic American music tradition. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll find everything you need to know to master the tenor or plectrum banjo.

What is Riverboat Banjo?

Riverboat banjo is a style of banjo playing that originated in the 19th century on the Mississippi River. It is characterized by its fast, syncopated rhythms, often played in a four-string style on a tenor or plectrum banjo.

Riverboat banjo was a popular form of entertainment on riverboats, and it quickly spread to other parts of the country. Today, it is still played by banjoists around the world.

What's Inside Riverboat Banjo?

Riverboat Banjo covers everything you need to know to play this exciting style of music, including:

The history of riverboat banjo
The different types of tenor and plectrum banjos
How to choose the right banjo for you
Basic banjo chords and techniques
How to play riverboat banjo rhythms
A collection of traditional riverboat banjo songs
Tips for playing in a riverboat banjo band

Riverboat Banjo is also packed with photos, illustrations, and audio examples to help you learn. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll find everything you need to know to master the riverboat banjo.

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About the Author

Mark Hanson is a professional banjo player and teacher with over 30 years of experience. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in bluegrass and folk music, including Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, and Doc Watson.

Mark is also a passionate educator, and he has taught banjo workshops and classes around the world. He is the author of several banjo instruction books, including Beginning Banjo and 50 Scruggs Banjo Solos.

Mark's passion for the banjo is evident in his writing and teaching. He is a gifted communicator who makes learning the banjo fun and easy.

With Riverboat Banjo, Mark has created the most comprehensive guide to this iconic American music tradition. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll find everything you need to know to master the riverboat banjo.

Reviews

"Riverboat Banjo is the most comprehensive guide to this iconic American music tradition. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll find everything you need to know to master the tenor or plectrum banjo." - Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music

"Mark Hanson is a master banjo player and teacher. He has a gift for making learning the banjo fun and easy." - Earl Scruggs, Inventor of the Three-Finger Banjo Style

"Riverboat Banjo is a must-have for any banjo player who wants to learn this exciting style of music." - Doc Watson, Grammy Award-winning Folk Singer and Banjo Player

**Alt Attributes for Images:**

* **Image 1:** Mark Hanson playing the banjo on a riverboat * **Image 2:** A close-up of a tenor banjo * **Image 3:** A close-up of a plectrum banjo * **Image 4:** A group of banjo players performing on a riverboat

Riverboat Banjo for Tenor or Plectrum Banjo

by Mel Bay

4.3 out of 5