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You Are My Sunshine- Banjo Build-a-Break

intermediate banjo

Build-a-Break lessons are meant to teach the philosophy of creating your own breaks, using a song that you're familiar with! Let's learn how to take a basic melody to something more, and have fun while doing it!

Key of G

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  1. Dale Hutchins ·

    Slowed the video to 50% and worked it a measure at a time. Two weeks in and it's coming. Patience is the lesson here as much as the notes.

  2. Karen Doyle ·

    Recording yourself is humbling but it's the fastest fix I've found.

  3. Ben Clark Instructor ·

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

  4. Nate Overby ·

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

  5. Ann Marie Boyd ·

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

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