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Unlock the Banjo Neck with Patterns

intermediate banjo

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Step 8 of 13 in Lick 'n Tricks

4 earlier steps

  1. 5 Banjo Kickoffs- Intermediate
  2. 6 Banjo Loop-a-Lick with Matthew Davis
  3. 7 Frettin' the 5th String!
  4. 8 Unlock the Banjo Neck with Patterns — you are here
  5. 9 Banjo Harmonics with Charlie's Chimes Up next
  6. 10 Touch and Go- Pull-Off Exercise
  7. 11 Real Deal Pick 'n Fill in G

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This is another mind-bendin', banjo-blowin', finger-snappin' hunk o' learnin' that's sure to help you understand and explore that banjo neck like you never have!

Chords Key of G Scales Theory

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  1. Gene Sowell ·

    Third time coming back to this lesson over two years. It's amazing what shows up when you're ready for it.

  2. Sam Whitlock ·

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

  3. Wes Pittman ·

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

  4. Sam Whitlock ·

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

  5. Roy Ellender ·

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

  6. FifthStringFred ·

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

  7. Katie Clark Support ·

    Don't force the pinky stretch. Move your thumb down behind the neck first and the stretch mostly takes care of itself.

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