If you're referring to 5-string banjo and old time/clawhammer/frailing style playing, then don't miss Ken Perlman's book: Basic Clawhammer Banjo (Mel Bay, Inc.). Original title, New England and Irish Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo. 36 pp, 30 tunes. Includes CD with Ken playing all the tunes : 17.95. Not easy, but worth the effort.