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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

 

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)

 
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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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Laws of Brainjo: Should You Learn Multiple Banjo Styles?

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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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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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