Classical Studies for Tenor Banjo by Rob MacKillop
Seasoned music educator and multi-instrumentalist, Rob MacKillop presents this introductory classical repertoire for the intermediate tenor banjoist. Derived from method books for the mandolin, cello and guitar, these progressive melodic studies are typeset in standard notation and tablature. Readers are encouraged to start at the beginning and listen to the author’s online recordings for guidance. Various keys, rhythms and time signatures are represented for a thorough grounding in note reading.
Most importantly, these studies have been chosen to develop musicianship, not just technique. Creating your own left-hand fingering and original interpretive ideas will build the confidence needed to become an authoritative classical performer.
If you have played the tenor banjo by ear or relied on tablature exclusively in the past, this is the book and now is the time to access the world of standard notation—for whatever style of music that interests you. The author provides liberal playing tips and suggestions for further sight reading.
As the perfect fifth tunings of the tenor banjo and mandola are the same (CGDA), this music can also be played on the mandola.
Includes access to online audio.
Seven Pieces by Robert Crome
Minuet in Am
Jigg in Am
Minuet in C
Minuet in F Major
Jigg in G Major
Gavot in C Major
Minuet in A Major
Nine Exercises by Carlo Alfredo Piatti
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 5
Exercise 7
Exercise 14
Exercise 17
Exercise 23
Exercise 29
Three Minuets by Giovanni Fouchetti
Minuetto (1)
Minuetto (2)
Minuetto (3)
De la Reine de Golconde by Pietro Denis
Two Pieces by Niccolo Ceccherini
Alemanda
Fug
Four Exercises by Jean-Louis Duport
Arpeggio Example
Arpeggio Example
Chromatic Passage in D
Passage in F Major
Two Studies by Fernando Sor
Op 60 No 3 (C Major)4
Op 60 No 4 (F Minor)
Title Page Audio
Three Studies by David Popper
Op 76a No 1
Op 76a No 2
Op 76a No 3
Two Pieces by Carl Fischer
Andante
Molto Moderato
Study by Raffaele Calace
Adagio (No138)
Solo Flute Sonata in Am by J S Bach
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Bourrée Anglaise
From the 5th Cello Suite by J S Bach [in CGDG tuning]
Allemande
Sarabande