Fun with the Banjo (Book + Online Audio/Video) by Mel Bay; taught by Joe Carr

This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning, it shows basic chords, includes instructions for tuning and positioning, and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming. The audio is recorded in stereo play-along format, and contains each song from the book, along with tuning instructions. The video features Joe Carr teaching simple chords, strums, and songs. An ideal beginner's course for 5-string banjo (concert C tuning). Includes access to online audio and video.