Tony Trischka presents his groundbreaking guide to the melodic (chromatic) banjo style, made famous by the great Bill Keith. The technique allows the banjo player to create complex note-for-note renditions of bluegrass fiddletunes, as well as ornamenting solos with melodic fragments and motives.

Along with a full step-by-step guide to developing the skills of the melodic style, this book also features Bill Keith's personal explanation of how hedeveloped his formidable technique, in his own wo...