These lessons by Pat Terry, Jr. are only available for tenor banjo There are three different lesson packages, Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced. Each package is comprised of a 60-minute CD and music booklet.
Keep in mind that each package would actually take the place of several individual lessons, while you learn at your own pace, and at your own convenience. You can play back parts that you need more work on and use the backup music provided on the CD to practice with. The incorporated fret diagram pages allow you to play the banjo with or without reading music. Each lesson package leads into the next.
PRO-WORKSHOP FOR TENOR BANJO $49.95 (plus $3 s&h)
LOTS OF LESSON MATERIAL! After teaching tenor banjo workshops at many banjo conventions, Pat Terry, Jr. answers some of the most often asked questions about banjo technique. Topics include: Solo strokes, Rhythm back-up tips, "Nashville" short-cut chord system, Pick control (sample picks included), Formation of chords and scales, Counterpoint, Inside chords, Chord progressions. This popular lesson package includes 2 CD's, booklet and sample picks.
HOW TO MAKE A SONG INTO A TENOR BANJO SOLO $49.95 (plus $3 s&h)
Intros, endings, concepts... Do you want to make tenor banjo solos from songs you know? This lesson by Pat Terry, Jr. explains by example and analysis how to do it. And, it includes 3 complete chord/melody arrangements. A great value!
The package contains:
1-hour instructional CD
Complete chord/melody arrangements and backup chord charts for 3 popular banjo tunes.
Dixieland endings sheet
Analysis of 7 show-stopping arrangements by Pat Terry, Jr.
Blank custom-made chord diagram music sheets for you to create your own arrangements
All in a convenient 3-ring binder
The CD is separated into 25 tracks to allow you to repeat desired sections conveniently.
BANJO LESSONS ON VIDEO DVD
VIDEO LESSON #1 $49.95 (plus $3 s&h)
Illustrates topics that are best shown visually, such as: Playing while standing, Achieving a clear and distinct sound, Playing runs and moving from chord to chord faster Back-up rhythm technique, and teaches a full chord/melody arrangement of "Bill Bailey" (with all the fancy stuff!)
VIDEO LESSON #2 $49.95 (plus $3 s&h)
Packed with useful tips: Intros and endings, Slides and runs, "Figure-8" stroke, Imitation of 5-string banjo, "3-banjo" stroke, Improvising methods, How to play stop-time, Rhythms: Jazz Waltz, Rock Latin, Bossa Nova, Marches, Shuffle, Hawaiian, Cha-cha, Cajun, Hillbilly.