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Easy Banjo Songbook for Beginners and Advanced Players | Learn Classic Folk, Rock, and Country Hits with Tablature and Chords | Hal Leonard Sheet Music Collection

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Condition
New
Model
HL00153311
Dimensions
9 x 0.5 x 11.75 in
Weight
2.31 lb
Publisher
Hal Leonard
Publication date
June 29, 2016
Language
English

Description

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Banjo Learn Iconic Folk, Rock, and Country Hits. If you're new to the 5-string banjo, this book is the perfect starting point. Featuring easy-to-read banjo tablature, chord symbols, and lyrics, it offers a diverse selection of popular songs for players of all levels. Beginners will appreciate the clear arrangements, while experienced musicians will enjoy exploring tunes never before arranged for banjo. Master Essential Banjo Techniques. This collection covers clawhammer and three- finger-style banjo across various tunings and capo placements. Each song is designed to help you develop speed, accuracy, and a deeper understanding of banjo techniques. Whether you're playing solo or with a group, these well- crafted arrangements make learning fun and rewarding. Songs Included. Angel from Montgomery Blowin' in the Wind Carolina in My Mind Cripple Creek Danny Boy The House of the Rising Sun I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow Maple Leaf Rag Mr. Tambourine Man Shady Grove Take Me Home, Country Roads This Land Is Your Land Wildwood Flower Arkansas Traveler Big Yellow Taxi Blue Ridge Cabin Home City of New Orleans Cluck Old Hen Cuckoo's Nest Dark Hollow Freight Train Going Down the Road Hey, Good Lookin' I Know You Rider I'll Fly Away If I Had a Hammer Key to the Highway Little Rock Getaway Minuet in G Mr. Bojangles The M.T.A. Norwegian Wood Old Joe Clark Paradise Redwing Sitting on Top of the World Soldier's Joy Tennessee Waltz Turkey in the Straw The Wind That Shakes the Barley Worried Man Blues. Read more

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Publisher Hal Leonard
Publication date June 29, 2016
Language English
Print length 112 pages
ISBN-10 1495051250
ISBN-13 58
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 9 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches

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Top Amazon Reviews


Just What I Needed
Format: Paperback
This is a good book for banjo! I'm an intermediate player, but I've been stuck on old to time bluegrass for a while and wanted to get back to claw hammer and different songs. This book has simple tabs, but they get me started and I can add more notes. The large page size makes the tabs easy to read. Nice variety of tunes in different genres. Extra credit for having the lyrics above the tab. Also, the book has songs in 4 different tunings and shows chord fingering. I've stars for sure! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023 by Sammie Justesen

Title says it all
Format: Paperback
Many of these are arrangements that an adult beginner with basic skills ought to be able to handle. The arrangements do progressively get more difficult. So the book will grow with you as your skills improve. They are arrangements that don’t sound completely minimalist.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2025 by John B.

Good for Jam Sessions
Format: Paperback
So far have enjoyed this book. Great collection of songs.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2025 by Amy Burnett

Tabs are too small in Kindle.
Format: Kindle
Tabs are too small in Kindle. Even on a 27" monitor.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2026 by Amazon Customer

Sadly, many of the songs offered are in a key that is different from my banjo.
Format: Paperback
It seems like many of the songs I want to play are arranged in a key that’s different from my banjo (G). In a perfect world all songs would be offered in the key of G. I am a beginner that is always looking for familiar songs I can play quickly and easily with strong melody.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 by Randi R Burke

There are easier beginner books out there
Format: Paperback
Not a big fan of this book as compared to different beginner books. In my opinion, the arrangement of the melody (for most of the three finger bajo songs) is a bit heavy for beginners. There really should be video accompaniments given the amount of hammering, sliding, and pull offs. Additionally, there are quite a few songs that have double thumb arrangements and I cant identify with that. I’m learning the melodies without the hammers/slides/ pull offs at first….then adding them in later. In closing, the melodies just aren't clicking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023 by inthecorn

Easy read, great for strumming!
Format: Paperback
Good book and many songs! Learn as beginner
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024 by Consumer

Just a good banjo song book
Format: Paperback
Exactly what I was hoping for. It can be hard to find good banjo tabs online and this is great.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023 by Joshua Paul Music
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