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Inside Cabin Camp: Putting Theory to Work with Alan Munde

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In this session from my October 2025 Texas Cabin Camp, Alan discussed many aspects of the theory behind chords on the banjo—including the circle of fifths, dominant chords, connecting between chords, and chord substitutions!

Alan Munde Chords Melodic Banjo Theory

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  1. SlowHandSteve ·

    Got about 80% of this one down but the third measure keeps tripping me. Anybody else find that part awkward at speed?

  2. Wes Pittman ·

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  3. Theresa Nickels ·

    Metronome at 60 and no faster until it's clean twice through. Boring but it works.

  4. flatpick_dad ·

    The pinky thing goes away, I promise. Took me about three months.

  5. MandoMary ·

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  6. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    You're not behind. Two weeks on a lesson like this is normal and healthy.

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