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Newbie to the Banjo - Left Hand Technique
As a relative newbie to the banjo, I've got a question that pertains to the Banjo Encyclopedia's 3rd chapter on left...
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How to best use The Banjo Encyclopedia
Here is a copy of a quick note I sent to a student who was learning a lot from the Banjo Encyclopedia but also felt a...
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Roll syncopation on the slow speeds on the CD
I was working on the Alternating Thumb Roll (p. 15) and playing the eighth notes in a strict fashion according to the...
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Banjo Advice - Left hand muting
I recently purchased a Tennessee Crafters banjo and it has great sound. I am struggling with my left hand...
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How to Play Banjo Up the Neck, Cumberland Gap
Question Hi Ross, I have a question about playing the Cumberland Gap up the neck break. I'm having trouble with the...
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Putting One or Two Fingers on the Banjo Head
Should I place two fingers on the head? One finger down? If so, which finger? When picking what's the difference...
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Learning Banjo From the Bluegrass Encyclopedia of Banjo
Try reading The Banjo Encyclopedia without playing to get some further understanding of what is being presented. A...
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Trouble with Playing Banjo Chords
Question: Hi, I am a beginner/newly intermediate banjo player and am having a
very difficult time with playing banjo...
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