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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Wastin’ Time
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
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged Experimenting, New Licks, Practice, Wasting Time
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Life’s a banjo!
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
Posted in Philosophical Ramblings
Tagged Banjo, Difficult, Learning, Perspective, Think Like a Banjo
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Just Like Earl
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
A Banjo Lifecycle
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
Posted in Banjos in General
Tagged Banjos, Broken, Remembered, Sold, Stored, Trashed
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