Opus 2
With its wealth of information on how the technique can be tastefully applied, Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of Banjo accompaniment. Since a Banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time, it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examples illustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components, making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various backup techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo, by the lead instrument being accompanied, and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. Includes an extended play audio recording that demonstrates the examples in the book. Access to audio and video downloads available online, which demonstrate the examples in the book.
