Mel Bay Publications
Level: Intermediate-Advanced

A superb instructional text for five-string banjo dealing with the 5th through the 22nd fret. Included are chapters on roll patterns, chords, songs, licks, chord progressions, arranging songs, improvising, melodic style, chromatic style, chromatic style, back-up, and much more! Also included is an abundance of great Janet Davis solo tabs. Written in tablature.

The extended play audio recording contains 144 tracks in stereo to accompany the book. Listen and play along with Janet Davis as she explains and plays each exercise. Includes access to online audio and videoaccompany the book. Listen and play along with Janet Davis as she explains and plays each exercise.

Up-the-Neck Arrangements
Bluegrass Roll Patterns
The Standard Roll Patterns
Chords
The Standard Chord Patterns
Basic Up-the-Neck Licks
Chord Progression
Licks
Improvisation
Melodic Licks
Using Chromatic Licks
Single-String Licks
Moveable Licks
Using Back-Up Licks for Up-the-Neck Lead Arrangements
and more