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Banjo

Banjo

Borrow a banjo from the library and learn how to play it with the resources below.

Instructional Books

Instructional DVDs

Online Tutorials

Learn to play the banjo by watching the videos created by ArtistWorks music teachers.

Features instructional videos.

A YouTube series with short banjo lessons on the clawhammer technique.

A comprehensive course linking to additional resources.

Video lessons for the beginner. His YouTube channel also offers lessons for more more experienced players.

Provides instructional videos to learn the clawhammer banjo.

Learn to play bluegrass using a 5-string banjo.

Banjo instruction resources and a large collection of clawhammer banjo tabs that are accompanied with sound examples.

Apps

To search Apps for banjo, go to:

Google Play

or

App Store 

(searchable with your Apple Device)

Additional Resources

Large online banjo community featuring active forums, tabs, audio, video and more.

Tabs are available in various music genres, playing styles, tunes, playing keys and difficulty levels.

Interactive banjo chords, scales, rolls and tuner.

Digital Library Resources

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A music streaming service featuring classical, jazz, folk and world music.

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A jazz music streaming service with an extensive collection from over 150 jazz labels including Blue Note and Fantasy Jazz.

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The complete Smithsonian Folkways catalogue, featuring folk music from more than 150 countries.

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LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

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The largest classical music streaming library in the world featuring over 1,600 classical music videos, concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and more!

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders

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