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Absolute Beginners - Irish Tenor Banjo (Book/Online Audio)

The Absolute Beginners Irish Tenor Banjo book tells you everything you need to know about playing this unique instrument from the very first moment you pick it up

Featuring helpful and practical guides to everything from holding your tenor banjo to playing your first tunes, this book and accompanying download card featuring professional backing tracks will take you through your beginning stages and beyond

🪕 Great tool for BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE banjo players. Nice to hang on the wall wherever you practice for easy reference, instead of flipping through a book. A MUST for ANY banjo picker! This chart includes the notes of the banjo displayed on the fretboard, 5 basic right hand roll patterns and a chord chart for a standard G-Tuning. This information can be found in books, but rarely on one easy to read chart!

🎶 Master the banjo fretboard with the FRETBOARD DIAGRAM showing NOTE LOCATIONS on the fingerboard. This is great to help identify SCALE patterns and MEMORIZE the fretboard.

🪕 Right Hand Rolls - Chart includes 5 of the most used Right Hand Roll Patterns to get you started with Bluegrass banjo picking! 2 Forward Rolls, Forward / Reverse Roll, Backward Roll and the Alternating Thumb Roll - Color coding helps determine what fingers to use.

Low-profile, 22-fret rock maple neck with hardwood bow tie inlays

Sealed, geared tuning machines, including fifth string

5/8-Inch maple/ebony Goodtime bridge with adjustable Deering tailpiece

🪕 Great learning tool for beginning & intermediate banjo players. Hang on the wall wherever you practice for easy reference, instead of flipping through a book. This chart includes the notes of the banjo displayed on the fretboard, 5 basic right hand roll patterns and a chord chart for a standard G-Tuning. This information can be found in books, but rarely on one easy to read chart!

🪧 LAMINATED 11" x 17" Instructional Guide

🪕 Right Hand Roll Patterns - Forward, Reverse, Forward-Reverse, Backward, Alternating Thumb

Includes padded gig bag: Included with this 5-string banjo is a deluxe 15mm padded gig bag for secure carrying and storage. In addition, this guitar case is designed with a front pocket, backpack shoulder straps, and a carrying handle.

Premium craftsmanship: Crafted from the finest woods, with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, mahogany neck, closed back mahogany resonator, as well as a purpleheart fretboard, this beautiful 5-string banjo from Jameson is exceptional.

High-quality design: Jameson's banjo features a Remo Weatherking drum head, a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge, a chrome plated armrest, an adjustable tailpiece, and truss rod. Also, designed with a removable resonator allowing you to play the banjo both open and closed back.

1. REMO DRUM HEAD It uses high-quality Remo drum head as Banjo panel that can produce a sweet tone. You can also gently beat the head to fusion different timbres in your melodies.

2. ADJUSTABLE STRING HEIGHT It equips a truss rod that can adjust the string height, so that you will feel comfortable and perform fluently.

3. DURABLE MATERIAL Mahogany neck, sides and back have beautiful wood grain, hard and not liable to warp or corrode, making the banjo durable.

This pair of molded skeletons with unique functions will delight your guests! They come back to life with motion or sound sensing activation

This duo begins with They begin with some light hearted banter, then play ‘Dueling Banjos’ music, they strum their unique banjos synchronized to the music and as they play, their heads turn and eyes light up

There is a volume control turning knob for you to set the sound level: A 4-way switch controls English, French or Spanish speaking lines, the 4th position for music only

MUSIC FIRST Original Design 0.65" (16mm) Thick Padded Country Style Banjo Soft Case, Banjo Gig Bag ( Fit for Overall Length 38 inch / 96~97cm Full Size Banjo ). Inner Size: 97cm*35cm*11cm ( 38"*13.8"*4.4"), Please Measure Your Banjo Before Purchase, Thanks!

2* High Capacity Full Size 3D Sewing Front Pocket, Put all you stuff inside.

Nice Feel Country Style Pure Cotton Shell Fabric / Soft Brown Suede Lining. (With a Neck Fixing Band inside)

Made of quality resin polymer stone material

Figurine measures approximately 1.5 x 3 inches

Features instrument miniature replica with case

Clawhammer Style Banjo (Book)

From Ken Perlman,Clawhammer Style Banjo is a brilliant teaching guide that is destined to become the handbook on how to play the banjo

The style is easy to learn, and covers the instruction itself, basic right and left-hand positions, simple chords, and fundamental clawhammer techniques; the brush, the "bumm-titty" strum, pull-offs, and slides

🎸 Banjo Chart Poster include Banjos FretBoard Notes, Circle of Fifths Wheel and Practical Banjo Chords Reference Chart, Educational Banjo Learning System

🎸 All 84 Banjos Chords Have Separate Markers, Easy to Read and Learn Banjo, Show that Major Minor Dominant Diminished Augmented Chord Positions in The Banjo Wall Chart

🎸 Each Key Note on Banjo Guitar Fretboard in Chart, and Filled in All The Way up to The 15th Fret, More Easier to Learn Banjo Knowledge than Banjo Chord Book

Well seasoned, close grained hard-rock maple base for stability and clear tone transmission

Compensated bridge top overlaid with long-wearing ebony and pre-cut string notches

1/2" height suitable for vintage, old time banjos

✔ [Lightweighted Portable] This Open-back banjo offers a mellower sound and is easier to play and carry aside for the lighter body, it perfectly meets the needs of clawhammer and old-time music players, gently pluck the string, bring out the pleasing melody

✔ [The Most Popular Remo Head] Trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide, the frosted banjo head brings a crisp dry tone without too much sustain providing great clarity and note distinction. 24 Chrome-plated brackets ensure a better tension distribution on the head for more accurate and precise tuning

✔ [Beautiful Design with Premium Material] Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play

✅【Acoustic electric Banjo】Versatile to plug into an amplifier to control the volume to your liking while maintaining its acoustic tone for practice. It is tailored for intermediates, experienced player for party, stage performance, ensure the freedom to move around on stage with easier volume control without feedback, way more practical for both personal and professional or commercial use

✅【Fabulous Tone】Premium Mahogany body contributes for a sweet full sound, closed-back projects a louder and more ringing sound. The high standard arched back design offers an excellent vibration for a wonderful tone, the acoustic-electric feature helps in creating your perfect style and tone of the music, resonator removable to be an open back banjo, perfect for country, folk, bluegrass, and even some modern rock

✅【Best Matching REMO Head] Quality Remo top frosted head has crisp, bright with a good snap. It ensures a stable bridge sitting to stifle some unwanted sustain, has more clarity and good note distinction when fast fingerpicking. Hidden piezo under the head, pick up the clear and smoother music that is soothing for the ears

♫【HIGH-QUALITY REMO DRUM HEAD】Selected banjo panel will produce a sweet tone, ensuring clarity sound. Proper bridge setting can stay stable when fast fingerpicking

♫【SUPERIOR MATERIAL】Black walnut fingerboard and bridge, sturdy and stable, make the sound more layered. Sapele sides and back have beautiful wood grain, hard and not liable to warp or corrode, making the banjo durable

♫【ECONOMICAL KIT WITH FREE LESSONS】Our pack is constucted with bag, digital tuner(battery not included), strap, strings, picks, hanger and clearing cloth. You can get these accessories which is suited to beginner one-off at a cost-effective price. Meanwhile, you will also enjoy extra one-month lesson by contactng us when the item arrive

Slender rock maple neck

Sealed geared tuners

Three-ply maple rim

COMPLETE BANJO SET: Pyle brings you an all-in-one banjo set, everything you need to start playing. Comes w/ a gig bag, digital tuner, spare strings, 3 finger picks, cleaning cloth, detachable shoulder strap w/ hanger & wrench (to adjust the brackets)

PROFESSIONAL FULL SIZE : 38.6” instrument features a tunable 5-string banjo with 24 brackets and 22 frets, equipped with a classic traditional style binding design. Features a coated and polished rich wood finish with chrome-plated hardware/accents

HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE: This complete all-in-one standard acoustic banjo starter kit is equipped with a geared 5th string tuner and high quality remo drum head. It is handcrafted from sapele hardwood

✔ [Lightweighted Portable] This Open-back banjo offers a mellower sound and is easier to play and carry aside for the lighter body, it perfectly meets the needs of clawhammer and old-time music players, gently pluck the string, bring out the pleasing melody

✔ [Classical Remo Head] Iconic semi-smooth opaque honey color look brings a warm tone while still providing brightness and clear note distinction. 24 Chrome-plated brackets ensure a better tension distribution on the head for more accurate and precise tuning

✔ [Beautiful Design with Premium Material] Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play

The Banjo ukulele is a four stringed instrument with a small banjo type body and a fretted concert size ukulele neck that was very popular in the '20s & '30s. It features the distinctive sound of a banjo and the small scale tuning and playing style of a Ukulele. The instrument uses standard ukulele tuning of G-C-E-A.

The drum head of Kmise banjolele made of polyster with great elasticity has a quick response. Equipped with superior Aquila String from Italy and high quality closed geared tuners, this banjolele can not only produce a bright and percussive tone but also be in an accurate intonation and stay in tune well.

Compared with other banjoleles, Kmise banjolele with action 3mm at 12th fret is very comfortable for beginners to learn because players do not need to press too hard with such a low action. Preset with truss rod inside the neck, players can adjust the action with the wrench as needed. Smooth fretboard and neat fret wires also offer comfortable touch and protect hands from being scratched.

♪ Remo Head: This open back banjo kit is flawlessly designed with a Remo head, made by the world-renown Remo drum company. The professional retro imitation animal skin; warm and retro tone, delicate, transparent, with moderate overtones. The head is secured with 24 chrome-plated brackets

♪ Sound - The open back produces a more mellow, softer sound, and since the sound chamber rests against the player, some of the sounds are absorbed into his clothing and the player’s body, which lowers the banjo’s volumend keep the strings in tune

♪ Adjustable Bracket - 24 brackets ensure even head panel tension to fusion melodious percussion timbres by gently beating on the head, It can be adjusted according to the sound you want

Perfect for beginners: Our Banjo Chords Chart is an essential tool for anyone just starting out with the banjo, providing clear and easy-to-follow finger placement diagrams for all the chords you'll need.

Comprehensive and practical: With detailed chord diagrams for major, minor, and 7th chords, as well as the circle of fifths and fretboard notes, our Banjo Chords Chart is a complete reference guide and teaching aid.

Easy-to-use design: Our Banjo Chords Chart has a user-friendly design that's perfect for adults and kids alike, making it an ideal learning tool for anyone looking to master the banjo.

♫ The Kmise 5 string banjo uses a high-quality drumhead that can produce a pleasant sound. The player can beat the drumhead panel when plucking the string to come percussion with a beautiful melody

♫ The lacquered removable back cover makes the entire banjo more advanced and beautiful. Just open the gorgeous sapele back cover to get a cleaner sound; with the resonator the sound is fuller.

♫ This banjo has a polished chrome installed armrest to provide comfort while playing.The sturdy, padded nylon gig bag holds the instrument security, allowing you to take your beloved banjo with you on trips

1. The drum head of Kmise banjolele made of polyester with great elasticity has a quick response. Equipped with superior Aquila String from Italy and high quality closed geared tuners, this banjolele can not only produce a bright and percussive tone but also be in an accurate intonation and stay in tune well.

2. Compared with other banjoleles, Kmise banjolele with action 3mm at the 12th fret is very comfortable for beginners to learn because players do not need to press too hard with such a low action. Preset with truss rod inside the neck, players can adjust the action with the wrench as needed. Smooth fretboard and neat fret wires also offer comfortable touch and protect hands from being scratched.

3. Multifunctional strap with an adjustable length from 45.6'' to 66.1'' can release the pressure of the banjolele and set hands free to play. The strap equips with two hooks can allow players not to drill a hole on the banjolele but fasten the hook on the metal frame and tie the leather belt on either headstock or strap lock.

✅[Mini Banjo Beginner Kit] 26 Inch banjo, lightweight design is perfect for children, youth, travelers, or anyone who's looking for a small portable banjo. Travel size easily fits in a regular suitcase while is still fully functional for professional learning

✅[Enhanced Playing Experience] Durable chrome-plated armrest enables comfort on the wrist of the picking hand, keep you more concentrated on banjo uke performance and practicing smoothly without getting weary and losing balance in hand placement, greatly speeding up your learning progress

✅[Quality Sweet Tone] AAA mahogany body with a 5-ply climate-resistant 8-inch rim produces a rich, vibrant, sweet sound, perfect for any music style. 12 solid chrome-plated brackets properly tight the drum head to put out a satisfactory tone and playability

The drum head of Kmise banjolele made of polyster with great elasticity has a quick response. Equipped with superior Aquila String from Italy and high quality closed geared tuners, this banjolele can not only produce a bright and percussive tone but also be in an accurate intonation and stay in tune well.

Compared with other banjoleles, Kmise banjolele with action 3mm at 12th fret is very comfortable for beginners to learn because players do not need to press too hard with such a low action. Preset with truss rod inside the neck, players can adjust the action with the wrench as needed. Smooth fretboard and neat fret wires also offer comfortable touch and protect hands from being scratched.

Multifunctional strap with adjustable length from 45.6'' to 66.1'' can release the pressure of the banjolele and set hands free to play. The strap equips with two hooks can allow players not to drill a hole on the banjolele but fasten the hook on the metal frame and tie the leather belt on either headstock or strap lock.

The Banjo ukulele is a four stringed instrument with a small banjo type body and a fretted concert size ukulele neck that was very popular in the '20s & '30s. It features the distinctive sound of a banjo and the small scale tuning and playing style of a Ukulele. The instrument uses standard ukulele tuning of G-C-E-A.

The drum head of Kmise banjolele made of polyster with great elasticity has a quick response. Equipped with superior Aquila String from Italy and high quality closed geared tuners, this banjolele can not only produce a bright and percussive tone but also be in an accurate intonation and stay in tune well.

Compared with other banjoleles, Kmise banjolele with action 3mm at 12th fret is very comfortable for beginners to learn because players do not need to press too hard with such a low action. Preset with truss rod inside the neck, players can adjust the action with the wrench as needed. Smooth fretboard and neat fret wires also offer comfortable touch and protect hands from being scratched.

♪【Portable Size】 - The 23 inch banjolele is perfect for musical travel. Lightweight, suitable for parties, courses, etc. The mini banjo is easy to use, very suitable for beginners, and economical

♪ 【Polyester Drum Skin】 - The drumskin of Mulucky banjolele is made of polyester that has great elasticity to respond quickly, equipped with premium Aquila strings from Italy and a high-quality closed-gear tuner, this banjo not only delivers bright, punchy sound but is a well-tuned and well-kept.

♪ 【Comfort in Hand】- The 3mm motion at the 12th fret is very comfortable when pressed. Adjusting the truss rod can better balance the tension caused by the strings or climate change, and set the perfect string height to meet different needs