Buckleys Guide for the Banjo

This book contains an introductory guide to playing the banjo, specially designed for new players. It walks the reader through the first steps of banjo playing from stringing and how to hold the instrument, to reading music, playing your first song, and beyond. Written in simple language and full of helpful illustrations, "Buckleys Banjo Guide" is ideal for the those who have just acquired their first banjo. Contents include: "Rudiments of Music", "How to String the Banjo", "How to Fret the Banjo", "Position and Method of Holding the Banjo", "How to Tune the Banjo Correctly by Ear or Note", "Notes, Characters, &c., Used in Music", "The Length and Position Notes Bear to Each Other Are As Follows", "Dotted Notes", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.