Mel Bay's Banjo Method: C Tuning - Concert Style

As a teenager, he studied with Fred Bacon. In recognition of his contributions, Frank was made honorary president of the American Banjo Fraternity in 1968. For over 25 years Frank also led the Hartford Plectral Club, a large group of his students (at times up to sixty players) that gave concerts in the Hartford area. His father was a banjo player and was Franks' first teacher. . Frank Bradbury (1896-1981) was born in Bethel, Vermont. In 1920 he

George Martin said Comprehensive Book. Worth purchasing if you are interested in 5 string finger style playing. Eases you in gently then befoer you know your are playing some difficult tunes

Another early Bradbury ensemble was the Bradbury Banjo Quintette, made up of five fingerstyle banjoists and a guitar banjo. After serving in the Marines during World War I, Frank began teaching music in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. He was one of the original members of the American Banjo Fraternity when it was formed in the late 1940's. Frank also played banjo and mandolin on the Eastern Lyceum circuit. His father was a banjo player and was Franks' first teacher. In 1920 he married Anna Cook, an accomplised pianist, who also became his accompanist. For over 25 years Frank also led the Hartford Plectral Club, a large group of his students (at times up to sixty players) that gave concerts in the

Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Online audio of select pieces and exercises featuring Rob MacKillop now available.