Ross Nickerson The Banjo Encyclopedia submitted 9/5/2008 Submitter nrieber Where Purchased Online (Barnes and Noble) Overall Comments This was a goldmine for the student seeking a technical, almost academic, way to study the banjo. I began by just learning songs and a few licks, but everything, from playing by ear to reading tab to speed to even comfort in jamming has become easier by Nickerson's dissection of banjo. He extrapolates the theory behind banjo music which makes it a unique instrument and developed me into a stronger player not just on the technical side, but also with my understanding of the banjo's role in creating music Overall Rating 10