The Sentimental Banjo (eBook + Online Audio)
the lost tradition
In this book, multi-instrumentalist and music historian Rob MacKillop explores an unexpected aspect of the 5-string banjo repertoire with slower, expressive, and even sentimental qualities. Drawing upon various 19th and 20th century resources, MacKillop offers 27 engaging international melodies in gDGBD or gCGBD tuning that can be played on any 5-string banjo, whether old or modern, with either fingertips or picks.

In contrast to the hard-driving bluegrass “Dueling B ...more
Product Number:
30882MEB
Format:
eBook + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
48
Binding:
eBook
ISBN:
1-5134-7384-0
ISBN13:
978-15134-7384-0
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
6/5/2023
In this book, multi-instrumentalist and music historian Rob MacKillop explores an unexpected aspect of the 5-string banjo repertoire with slower, expressive, and even sentimental qualities. Drawing upon various 19th and 20th century resources, MacKillop offers 27 engaging international melodies in gDGBD or gCGBD tuning that can be played on any 5-string banjo, whether old or modern, with either fingertips or picks.

In contrast to the hard-driving bluegrass “Dueling Banjos” approach, the Barnes and Mullins Banjo School of the 1920s advises: “To obtain the best possible tone from the instrument, a delicate “touch” and diligent practice are required. One essential point…is to employ lightness and grace with every movement.”

Written in both standard notation and tablature. Online audio is available for each arrangement.

A Dance 

Adelphi Mazourka 

An Irish Fair Day 

Andante in F 

Aria “Beatrice di tenda” 

Austrian Hymn 

Beethoven’s Favourite Waltz 

Believe Me Of All Those Endearing Young Charms 

Clinton Jig 

Consolation 

Die Wacht Am Rhein 

Egyptian Harp Waltz 

Entr’acte 

Freddie’s waltz 

Hippodrome Reel 

Marcia Schottische 

May Blossom Polka 

May Waltz 

My Heart Is Where the Shamrock Grows 

New Spanish Waltz 

On the Banks of Allan Water 

Our Umbrella Polka 

Pearl Polka 

Silver Lake Waltz 

Spanish Fandango 

The Dude’s Delight 

Within a Mile of Edinburgh

 
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