Reader comments
about Bluegrass Banjo Songbook:
The soul of bluegrass
Todd can take complex musical subjects and break them down to a level nearly anyone can understand and use. This book will quickly have you up and playing music that represents the soul of bluegrass. I recommend this book to my students. — John Rough, Massachusetts
Hone your skills
The songs move you into more advanced techniques to ensure you hone the skills necessary to really play the banjo. The audio files online are a huge plus for me to coordinate better timing. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn bluegrass banjo! — A. Packett, Virginia
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Fun to learn
Hosman’s book of banjo tabs for bluegrass tunes puts the fun back in learning. — Andrew Zimbalist, Professor of Economics, Smith College
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Adult learners
— An immensely helpful book. I am an adult learner and I think this book is great for banjo students of every age. I love the access to tab and words combined with MP3 files. Todd’s methods truly facilitate learning. — David Christian, Colorado
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Rooted in bluegrass tradition
Songs are presented in a fashion where they require increasing skills –– but not at a pace that would discourage a beginner. The online audio files have been clearly thought out and executed. Each song is presented slowly, and then played again more quickly with guitar accompaniment. If you want a banjo education that’s enjoyable and based in bluegrass traditions, this is the book you should have. — Jim Kominsky, Tennessee
Guitar player perspective
I am a guitar player, with a strong background in fingerpicking. This book really helps me understand banjo solos. The arrangements are beautiful, and they gradually add new technical challenges as you progress. — K. Tracey Jenkins, Kentucky