Great Songs for the 5-String Banjo

The distinctive sound of the 5-string banjo is most usually associated with folk, country and bluegrass music… but this instrument can sound at home in lots of popular genres. The beach Boys are one example who used the Banjo extensively throughout their landmark album Pet Sounds.

In Great Songs for the 5-String Banjo you’ll find a superb collection of favourite songs all specially arranged to show off its adaptability. ‘Ho Hey’ and ‘Wagon Wheel’ are naturals but you’ll also enjoy just how well hits by Ed Sheeran, Adele and The Who sound in 5-string banjo arrangements. Whatever your favourites you’ll find plenty here to help you play, sing and extend your repertoire.

Songlist:

Across The Universe [The Beatles]
- Bird On The Wire [Leonard Cohen]
- The Circle Game [Joni Mitchell]
- Dedicated Follower Of Fashion [The Kinks]
- Drunken Maria [The Monks]
- Get Lucky [Daft Punk]
- Romeo and Juliet [Dire Straits]
- Ho Hey [The Lumineers]
- I Will Wait [Mumford & Sons]
- Mr. Tambourine Man [The Byrds]
- Redemption Song [Bob Marley]
- Royals [Lorde]
- Sing [Travis]
- Skinny Love [Bon Iver]
- Sloop John B [The Beach Boys]
- Someone Like You [Adele]
- The Weight [The Band]
- Squeeze Box [The Who]
- Wagon Wheel [Old Crow Medicine Show]
- Willin' [Little Feat]