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Written by DavidP
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Jan 09, 2009 at 06:54 AM |
Backing Tracks For Banjo Players - by David Price
| 1. | Amazing Grace |
2. | Baby Face |
3. | Bei Mir Bist Du Schon |
4. | Bill Bailey |
5. | Bye Bye Blues |
6. | Darktown Strutters’ Ball |
7. | Dinah |
8. | Five Foot Two |
9. | Frankie & Johnny |
10. | I Can’t Give You Anything But Love |
11. | If I Had You |
12. | I’ll See You In My Dreams |
13. | Ja Da |
14. | Love Letters In The Sand |
15. | Margie |
16. | Mr Sandman |
17. | Some Of These Days |
18. | Spanish Eyes |
19. | Swanee River |
20. | Sway |
21. | Sweet Georgia Brown |
22. | The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise |
23. | When The Saints Go Marching In |
24. | Whispering |
BOOK PLUS BOTH CDs: £25.00 including p & p (U.K.)
To Wayside Publications, Wayside, Epping Green, Essex, CM16 6PU
USA $50.00 including shipping.
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BACKING TRACKS FOR BANJO PLAYERS
Backing Track, no melody
Backing Track, with melody
What are Backing Tracks For Banjo Players?
The backing tracks are a collection of professionally produced recordings able to be played on any CD player or computer with CD media. The recordings are of a top-line band or rhythm-section with the melody or top line excluded. You play the melody or tune or improvisation in whatever style or fashion you prefer. You could perhaps introduce the basic melody in the first chorus, play an embellished or improvised version for the second chorus and return to the original melody for the last chorus.
What Chords Are Used?
In the main, the more common or basic chords have been selected but a few additional or passing chords have been added to enhance the overall sound. You will not need to worry about any passing chords as the chords indicated will fit the recordings.
How Do I know When And Where To Start Playing?
You will hear a count in from the drums (usually one, two… one, two, three, four). This will give you the tempo and be followed by a four or eight bar introduction. You can join in with the introduction or start after it. The choice is yours.
How Were The Particular Tunes Selected?
From a request made in BANJO TIMES and from the author’s experience of the most played banjo repertoire.
What Is The difference Between Disc 1 And Disc 2?
Disc 1 has the melody included with the rhythm-section. Disc 2 has no melody - just the rhythm-section. You supply the melody and/or rhythm.
Do You Have Any Hints For Playing To Backing Tracks?
Yes. Listen to the backing track to the particular song you want to play several times through to get the feel of the piece, its tempo and general characteristics. Make sure you have enough volume on the Backing Track to enable you to hear the beat. The best instrument to listen for the beat is the bass which will be playing two or four beats to the bar. Of course, you could follow the drums instead. Keep an ear open for the bass or drums in order to remain in time with the music.
How do I Begin?
Start by playing the melody in its ‘as written’ form or in any other way that suits you best. Each Backing Track has three choruses so play the tune through three times at first. When you feel comfortable, add embellishments to the melody, play it up or down an octave, play it in chord-melody style, use fill-ins, and ultimately, improvise one or all three choruses. If you are going to perform the piece, it is always best to introduce the tune at the beginning before continuing on your voyage of improvisation. Return to the melody during the final chorus to keep your audience in its comfort zone.
Will there Be Further Editions Of Backing Tracks For Banjo Players?
Possibly. Let the author know your requirements and he may be persuaded to add to the collection.
What Is Included In this Package?
Disc 1 & 2, and a book containing the sheet music to all tunes on the discs complete with chord symbols plus a separate chord box for each tune (for rhythm players), and some playing hints, and the lyrics.
Now You Can Be A Complete Band All By Yourself!
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