This method is designed for learning the finger style 5-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method builds the theoretical & technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales & chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, & G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, & the beginnings of the bluegrass style.