Revised and Enhanced Edition
Hal Leonard Publications

The best-selling banjo method in the world!
Earl Scruggs's legendary method has helped thousands of banjo players get their start. It includes everything you need to know to start playing banjo, including: a history of the 5-string banjo, getting acquainted with the banjo, Scruggs tuners, how to read music, chords, how to read tablature, right-hand rolls and left-hand techniques, banjo tunings, exercises in picking, over 40 songs, how to build a banjo, autobiographical notes, and much more!

The book/CD version includes a CD with Earl Scruggs playing and explaining over 60 examples.