The Hal Leonard Banjo Method Deluxe Beginner Edition is the updated and revised version of the original classic method, now including both audio and video. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is designed for anyone just learning to play bluegrass-style 5-string banjo. It includes loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. Includes 97 tracks of full-band demos covering every music example in the book, plus nearly an hour of invaluable video tutorials by author Mac Robertson! Includes: The basics; Tuning; Reading tablature; Playing chords; Playing notes; Learning rhythm; Right-hand rolls; Hammer-ons and pull-offs; Pinches and slides; Many classic bluegrass songs; much more! The book includes access to audio tracks and video tutorials for download and streaming.