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How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 3

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 3

(Prior episodes: Introduction, STEP 1, STEP 2)

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

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Welcome to Step 3! In this video, you'll be picking out the next section of "Pretty Polly" by ear and learn your next 2 finger thumb lead banjo technique - the pinch.

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 3)

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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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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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