Packed with how-to photos and musical examples

From folk to bluegrass and beyond, play great banjo music — even if you've never played before!

Ready to jump on the banjo bandwagon? This unique how-to guide gives you the latest tips on choosing and caring for a five-string banjo while covering both the popular clawhammer and bluegrass playing styles. You'll see how to fret your first chords, incorporate slides and pull-offs, understand rhythm, play popular banjo tunes, and survive your first jam session!

• Select the right banjo and accessories

• Develop correct hand position and posture

• Play basic chords and simple tunes

• Master bluegrass and clawhammer picking

• Tune and maintain your banjo