The Absolute Beginners award-winning method has been designed to make learning the 5-string banjo easier than ever before! Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing your first complete songs. AbsoluteBeginners Banjo gives you: An 'owner's manual' approach to the banjo - Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing and maintenance - A look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures toillustrate every step of learning - audio tracks to let you hear how things should sound, plus full-length accompaniments so you can play along! Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed ordownloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.