Old Joe Clark- Basic
beginner banjo
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← Back to the videoStep 4 of 4 in Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards
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- 2 I Am a Pilgrim
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Let me introduce you to my ol' Uncle Joe! We'll dissect the structure, internalize the basic melody, then learn a solo!
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FifthStringFred ·
Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.
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Curtis Rhodes ·
Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.
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Ben Clark Instructor ·
Memorization comes from playing it at a tempo you can think at. If you need the tab, you're playing it faster than you know it.