Seasoned music educator and multi-instrumentalist, Rob MacKillop presents this introductory classical repertoire for the intermediate tenor banjoist. Derived from method books for the mandolin, cello and guitar, these progressive melodic studies are typeset in standard notation and tablature. Readers are encouraged to start at the beginning and listen to the author’s online recordings for guidance. Various keys, rhythms and time signatures are represented for a thorough grounding in note reading. 

Most importantly, these studies have been chosen to develop musicianship, not just technique. Creating your own left-hand fingering and original interpretive ideas will build the confidence needed to become an authoritative classical performer.

If you have played the tenor banjo by ear or relied on tablature exclusively in the past, this is the book and now is the time to access the world of standard notation—for whatever style of music that interests you. The author provides liberal playing tips and suggestions for further sight reading. 

As the perfect fifth tunings of the tenor banjo and mandola are the same (CGDA), this music can also be played on the mandola.

Includes access to online audio.

Seven Pieces by Robert Crome

Minuet in Am

Jigg in Am

Minuet in C

Minuet in F Major

Jigg in G Major

Gavot in C Major

Minuet in A Major

Nine Exercises by Carlo Alfredo Piatti

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 5

Exercise 7

Exercise 14

Exercise 17

Exercise 23

Exercise 29

Three Minuets by Giovanni Fouchetti

Minuetto (1)

Minuetto (2)

Minuetto (3)

De la Reine de Golconde by Pietro Denis

Two Pieces by Niccolo Ceccherini

Alemanda

Fug

Four Exercises by Jean-Louis Duport

Arpeggio Example

Arpeggio Example

Chromatic Passage in D

Passage in F Major

Two Studies by Fernando Sor

Op 60 No 3 (C Major)4

Op 60 No 4 (F Minor)

Title Page Audio

Three Studies by David Popper

Op 76a No 1

Op 76a No 2

Op 76a No 3

Two Pieces by Carl Fischer

Andante

Molto Moderato

Study by Raffaele Calace

Adagio (No138)

Solo Flute Sonata in Am by J S Bach

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Bourrée Anglaise

From the 5th Cello Suite by J S Bach [in CGDG tuning]

Allemande

Sarabande