Easy Banjo Solos: for 5-String Banjo

I've been playing about four months, using this book paired with the Hal Leonard Banjo Book 1, both recommended by my instructor (I take one 30-minute lesson a week, a mix of technique and specific songs). In most of the songs, the melody rings clearly in the banjo solo (to me, "Rocky Top" is an exception, where there appears to be a hint of the melody). The chart shows two rhythms: the melody and the solo. Play the melody (top line) first to learn the song, so you can listen for it in the solo (bottom line). When you start playing the solo, be sure to accent/emphasize the melody notes so the tune rings clear. If you're a beginner, I'd suggest also using a separate book to teach basic rolls and other techniques. I'm enjoying "Will the Circle be Unbroken," which uses a combination of forward and reverse rolls. One complaint is the song selection. Perhaps I'm a music illiterate but there are many songs I've never heard before. But there is one Beatles song ("I've Just Seen a Face"), which I may try next. Start slowly then speed up. I start 80-100 bpm then work my way up to 130+ bpm.

A really fun and easy banjo book I wholeheartedly recommend it

Good songs easy to read simple melodie and tab for banjo solo

I'm getting back into playing three finger style and this book is helping a lot. Nicely done!

I looked at the notes and played music. No I do not sing at all.

I have the other books, and this and the other solo book even out my collection. I have found them easy to follow, at least the harmony section. I am a total beginner, and this adds to my playing songs that have been requested, and that are at least recognized by my very patient family.

Thank you nice

Other than the apparent formatting issue in this kindle issue, this book was a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Most every tune was familiar to me and the tablature was easy to read and dead-on. I'm recommending this one for all banjo pluckers, regardless of level of accomplishment. Great fun, thank you!

This book is an add-on to Book 1 of the Banjo Method series. The teaching book tells you when it's time to go and use the additional songs in the songbook. If you like singing and can pick up a songbook cold then it could be used as a stand alone, I suppose.The method bases learning on singing the tune, learning and playing the chords to it, the melody and the fingerpicking accompaniment. It makes learning a note or chord or lick more varied within a single song. You can strum and sing until you feel comfortable with your fingering or you can play the melody and sing to get used to the song. If you don't know a particular tune there are loads of midis and mp3's on the web to help you out.I have made more progress in the few weeks I've had these books than I'd made previously with all the videos and online lessons I've tried. I love my banjo and these books have increased my enjoyment as well as actually making me sound better. I already have Book 2 on the shelf.

I ordered 3 of the Hal Leonard Banjo Method books for my father who is finding them so good he has now identified a fourth for his collection. He is pleased at how easy they are to follow compared with previous books for the banjo. There is a good selection of tunes and I have noticed a marked improvement in his playing.

My Partner finds this book so helpful.

looks good, itching to try it out.

Still not sure that is what I expected. The delivery was awful considering the price paid.