Description:

If you're new to the 5-string banjo, you're probably eager to learn some songs. This book provides easy-to-read banjo tab, chord symbols and lyrics for the most popular songs beginning banjo players like to play. Players with years of experience will also discover tunes never before arranged for banjo. Explore clawhammer and three-finger-style banjo in a variety of tunings and capoings with this one-of-a-kind collection of master-crafted arrangements. Songs include: 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 * and many more.

About First 50

You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.