MrNatch3L - Posted - 11/19/2009:  10:35:14

While I'm in the States next month I want to pick up a book of Béla Fleck tabs for my Russian banjo pickin' friend Nikita. The guy's been playing for barely 2 years and you should hear him tear up "Eager and Anxious". He's really into Béla's music and I'd like to know what y'all would recommend I pick up for him. I might even pick up more than one.

Thanks!

McBanjiejo - Posted - 11/19/2009:  12:29:50

I would have say get the Drive book, but if you want a real challenge go for the tales from the acoustic planet vol. 2, I have both of those books and they are both great cant go wrong, also great for just giving you melodic and single string ideas.

joemac - Posted - 11/19/2009:  12:45:02

Yep, drive for me as well, get the cd and the book, ya cant fail.

bigcraig - Posted - 11/19/2009:  13:17:28

1) "Drive" - definitely.
2) "Solo Banjo Works" more difficult, with a set of Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck tabs. And get the CDs too. Not only are they great to listen to, but they make learning the tunes much easier.

Edited by - bigcraig on 11/19/2009 13:20:27

chrome - Posted - 11/19/2009:  16:25:27

I think "Drive" and "Tales from the acoustic planet vol 2" will keep anyone busy for a long time, There is alot to learn in these two books and It will take you away from tradition scruggs style for a bit with a nice twist. They are alot of licks you can learn and put into your Scruggs style songs.

Buffalo Nickle is one of my favorite songs, it took a bit of work to learn but it was worth it.

Edited by - chrome on 11/19/2009 16:27:52