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How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 1

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 1

The (FREE!) "How To Play 2 Finger Banjo in 7 Essential Steps ebook is now available! Click below to grab it:

Click Here To Get The Book

 

Welcome to Step 1! In this video, you'll learn your first foundational technique, and will begin to start developing your ear and picking out tunes by ear. 

Your Mission: Watch the video, and then practice the assigned exercise along with the "Beats for Banjo" practice tracks. 

When To Move On: Move on to the next lesson when you can play the assigned exercise cleanly and with good timing along with the backing track (any tempo is fine). 

THE LESSON (Step 1)

 
Click here to go to the "Beats for Banjo" backing tracks
 
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Dr. Josh Turknett is the creator of the Brainjo Method, the first system for learning  banjo that incorporates the science of learning and neuroplasticity and specifically targets the adult learner.

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How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: a crash course for the total beginner

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Laws of Brainjo: Seeking Imperfection

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Goin' Down That Road Feeling Bad"

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Nine Pound Hammer"

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Laws of Brainjo: Should You Learn Multiple Banjo Styles?

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Aint Gonna Work Tomorrow"

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How To Know If You're Getting Better, part 2

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Classic Fiddle Tunes on the Banjo #1: "Boatman"

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How To Know If You're Getting Better (Laws of Brainjo, Episode 33)

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Classic Fiddle Tunes, Introduction: Solving the Fiddle Tune Challenge

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 32 (The Most Important Skill You Probably Never Practice)

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 31

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 30

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 29

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Bluegrass Banjo Classics, Holiday Edition: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 28

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 27

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Bluegrass Banjo Classics, Episode 6: "Cripple Creek"

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 26

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Lover of all things banjo. One half of the Georgia Jays (thegeorgiajays.com). Founder of Brainjo, the first music instruction method targeted at the adult learner and based on the science of learning and neuroplasticity (more at aboutbrainjo.com).

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