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For/to help beginners/improvers indulging in deliberate practice to improve their banjo playing. An open group.

88 Members, Created 11/6/2017 -

Administrators: AndyW (owner) , Boadicea , WayneConrad

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Johns Hopkins study on effective practice

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/a-johns-hopkins-study-reveals-the-scientific-secret-to-double-how-fast-you-learn?utm_source=pocket-newtab
From loonsailor 6 years ago
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Back To Basics Lightbulb Moment

Sometimes it pays to go back to basics. Last week, I decided to revisit Jack Hatfield's Bluegrass Banjo Method Book One as I'm trying to learn/improve on the basics. Part of that is getting a... Read More
From pickn5 7 years ago
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Wildwood Flower Version Change

The version of Wildwood Flower that I was learning was giving me trouble. I think it was to advanced for my skill level. Yesterday I searched for an easier version and found one in the Best Of Jack... Read More
From pickn5 7 years ago
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Checking In

Just wondering if any group members check in on this group regularly. I check regularly for posts. The last ones were from Wayne and I about a month ago.
From pickn5 7 years ago
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The Ever Changing Practice Routine

After a recent visit to a jam, I decided that I need a lot more work on my banjo picking. With that in mind, I changed my practice routine. I started using Wayne Erbsen's Bluegrass Banjo For The... Read More
From pickn5 7 years ago
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