Banjo Primer Book with CD by Geoff Hohwald is the first true beginner’s book revealing the secrets of good Scruggs style 5 string banjo techniques. Clearly illustrated with over 40 photographs, it includes basic rolls, exciting & easy to play song arrangements, and up the neck breaks. It is easy to understand with step by step instruction making this the perfect book for individual or group instruction.

The audio CD lets you hear all songs at 3 speeds - very slow (for learning), medium tempo (for practicing), and full tempo (performance speed).

Banjo Primer Contents include:

• Parts of the Banjo
• Holding the Banjo
• Tuning
• Proper Right and Left Hand Technique
• Finger Position
• Chords
• Slides and Hammer Ons
• Pull Offs
• Chokes
• Rolls
• Chord Chart
• Moveable Chord Shapes

Banjo Primer Songs:

• Boil Them Cabbage Down
• Cripple Creek 
• Shady Grove
• Worried Man Blues
• Basic Breakdown
• John Hardy
• Black Mountain Rag
• Kickin Mule
• Little Maggie

The companion DVD Introduction To 5-String Banjo is also available.