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Will the Circle Be Unbroken Build-a-Break

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To me, this is what makes playing banjo fun. Let's start with the basic melody consisting only of rolls and pinches. Then, take the same melody and add ornaments to beef it up. THEN, let's get Scruggsy and add some slick licks to really bring it to life!

Carter Earl Scruggs Improvisation J.D. Crowe Key of G

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  1. Sam Whitlock ·

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

  2. Owen Brady ·

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

  3. 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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