Pure Dave-An Analysis of Dave Guard’s Banjo Playing

Dave Guard, founding member and leader of The Kingston Trio, influenced a generation of folk musicians. Here his 5-string techniques are analyzed (including three-finger picking and frailing) on 17 of his best recordings: “Three Jolly Coachmen,” “Sloop John B,” “Shady Grove,” “The M.T.A.,” “Haul Away,” “Farewell Adelita,” “Coast of California,” “Cory, Cory,” “Blow Ye Winds,” more. With performance notes, banjo chords, and full lyrics. Tablature only. Third Edition with chord symbols and minor corrections to the text and tablature. 56 pp.