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PLECTRUM BANJO LESSONS & ARRANGEMENTS

Over 70 Lessons and Arrangements with Don Van Palta!

 

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Plectrum Banjo Lessons/Arrangements

 

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PRICE:

Video Cassette (NTSC format): $30.00 each, (min. of 3)

DVD: $40.00 each (min. of 3)

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Not only is "The Flying Dutchman" a superb musician and entertainer, he is also an excellent teacher. Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from one of the plectrum banjo masters!

 

Over 70 arrangements presented in lesson format by Don Van Palta himself. Each is a comprehensive lesson. The tune is first played up to tempo and then each measure is analyzed and played slowly. Don thoroughly explores, explains and demonstrates the techniques for each arrangement, measure by measure.

 

Don's lesson arrangements are excellent!

 

With over 70 lesson arrangements to choose from, the difficulty is in choosing which ones to begin with! Use the link below to browse the listings. Choose a few to get you started, based on your favorite songs, or on a particular skill you would like to develop.

 

Click HERE to view detailed lesson arrangement list.

Let's let Don describe the lessons himself.

"Every time I've worked up an arrangement that I use in my performances I've written the whole score out and recorded it. These arrangements are written on the staff, melody only, with the chord name and diagram above each note change with an indication how that note is to be played.

 

"Included with each arrangement is a video cassette or DVD where the tune is first played up to tempo and then each measure or group of measures is analyzed and played slowly so that the student can tell exactly what's going on.

 

"Each arrangement should be thought of as a comprehensive lesson because in each case interesting and valuable techniques are thoroughly explored and explained. Many of the arrangements have advanced techniques in them. Don't let this scare you off! Because in most instances I also provide alternate techniques that are easier to execute.

 

"The videos are available in the NTSC (American) format. The DVDs are available in both the American style. The PAL "Region Free" style is primarily for Europe, Australia and New Zealand."

 

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  • Video cassette or DVD, plus written arrangements
  • Music written on staff, melody only, with chord name and diagram above each note, with an indication of how that note is to be played.
  • Lessons vary from 3 to 9 pages.
  • Recording time averages :20 to :30.

 

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