Book excerpt: (Banjo). The Hal Leonard Banjo Method 2nd Edition is the newly updated and revised version of the original classic method. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is designed for anyone just learning to play bluegrass-style 5-string banjo. You'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 97 tracks of full-band demos covering every music example. Topics include: the basics, tuning, reading tablature, playing chords, learning notes, learning rhythm, right-hand rolles, hammer-ons and pull-offs, pinches and slides, many classic bluegrass songs, and much more!