Monthly Archives: November 2012

Wastin’ Time

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Phill Gibson

Every once in a while (I’d say, once a day for a few minutes) try pushing yourself with practice. Don’t worry about playing sloppily, or too fast, or too crazy-sounding. Push some kind of an envelope in your banjo life! … Continue reading →

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Life’s a banjo!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Phill Gibson

One of the main things I strive for in blogging is to complement what students learn in actual lessons. Sources for banjo lessons are plentiful these days, so I try to present a different perspective. One that you don’t get … Continue reading →

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Left-hand Techniques Are Like…

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Phill Gibson

Or, I should say ‘Fretting Hand techniques’. Lefties use the right hand for these moves, obviously. After learning the basic rolls and a few chords, students are ready to move on to several other topics, one of which involves fretting … Continue reading →

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Just Like Earl

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Phill Gibson

Playing the banjo just like Earl Scruggs is a common effort among some banjoists. I even have one or two that I play almost exactly like him, but those are the exceptions, not the rule. This is a fairly natural … Continue reading →

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A Banjo Lifecycle

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Phill Gibson

A banjo is… Envisioned Created Marketed Found to be a source of inspiration Bought Cherished Played Played a little less Stored suddenly Found suddenly Treasured and played again surprisingly, stored Rediscovered by same, played Reluctantly stored Languished Sold Played, enthusiastically Played … Continue reading →

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