Bach for Banjo: 20 Pieces Arranged for 5-String Banjo

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Bach for Banjo: 20 Pieces Arranged for 5-String Banjo Details

(Banjo). The banjo shares many of the same sonic qualities as a harpsichord, so although it's so closely associated with more homespun genres, the instrument actually lends itself very well to classical music! The pieces in Bach for Banjo are in tablature only with chord symbols, arranged at the beginning to intermediate level for five-string banjo players. As in classical guitar arrangements, the melody and harmony are combined. Most pieces are on facing pages with no page turns required, and beginners can pick through the selections at a slow pace. The book features just the best-known parts of 20 beloved Bach pieces: Air on the G String * Arioso * Minuet in G * Sheep May Safely Graze * Sleepers, Awake * and more.

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Really glad I bought this. It has taken my self-teachings to a new level, and for someone who is used to picking bluegrass licks - complimenting my practices with some Bach is a great way to rewire my musician's brain.Know that this book is not for a beginning though, so if you are just starting out on the banjo, I suggest holding hold off on starting this one until you feel moderately proficient. For context - I've been playing banjo for 5 years now, and have been a semi-professional musician for 25 years (guitar, bass, and piano - mostly jazz and rock) - and learning Bach on banjo has been a good challenge for my skills. I've had the book for almost two months, and practice from it maybe 60-90 minutes each week. I like to be able to play through a piece completely before moving on to something new, and due to the level of effort required for these songs, I have yet to make it past the the first composition Air on the G string.Be sure to play with a metronome too - just as you would when learning a classical piece on any other instrument.

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