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Old Joe Clark- Basic

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Step 33 of 49 in Beginner banjo

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  2. 31 Banjo Kickoffs- Basic
  3. 32 Intro to Endings
  4. 33 Old Joe Clark- Basic — you are here
  5. 34 D, F, & A Banjo Chords Up next
  6. 35 Essential Banjo Theory
  7. 36 Backup Chord Drills: Learn the Neck!

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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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  1. FifthStringFred ·

    Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.

  2. Curtis Rhodes ·

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  3. 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.

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