The Banjo Pickers Fake Book: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Banjo Player Summary and Reviews

The Banjo Pickers Fake Book: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Banjo Player
by David Brody

The Banjo Pickers Fake Book: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Banjo Player
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Author: David Brody
Brand: Music Sales America
Edition: Plastic Comb
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-07-01
ISBN: 0825602718
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Oak Publications
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  • Published by Music Sales America 216 Pages
  • arr. David Brody
  • Arranger: David Brody

Book Reviews of The Banjo Pickers Fake Book: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Banjo Player

Book Review: Banjo Picker's Fakebook by David Brody
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is 216 pages of banjo tunes arranged for three-finger and clawhammer players. It includes a cross-reference of alternate titles and a 24 page general discography, as well as a discussion of the types of tunes included. There is also a short discussion of technical topics such as modes (very appropriate for traditional music) and how to read tablature.

This book is a lot like a Grainger's collection of fiddle tunes for flatpickers. Unlike Grainger's, which only provides enough tablature to spell out the melody for the A part and the B part, The Banjo Picker's Fakebook takes you through one whole iteration of each tune complete with first and second endings. Also like Grainger's, this is not an instruction book. It leaves both the right and left hand fingerings entirely up to the reader. For example, if you are a strictly a bluegrass player, the clawhammer arrangements will not be useful to you.

Although the discography could be used to collect aural examples of the tunes, a CD or a set of tapes would have been a welcome addition. Music is an aural art, and it is impossible to convey the full musical sense in tablature or in standard musical notation alone.

If you are looking for a lot of tunes, thoughtfully arranged in a single volume, I highly recommend The Banjo Picker's Fakebook. If the tune can't be found in this book, chances are no one eles knows it either, so you could go ahead and play anything that fit.

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