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They Ought to Have a Name for It – JIT Failure

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Phill Gibson

You’re playing along with an improvised break and you just used that right finger or thumb when you realize that you need it for the very next note – a JIT Failure. JIT stands for ‘Just In Time” and is … Continue reading →

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They Ought to Have a Name for It – The Song Race

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Here’s a small series of blogs on various things that happen to banjo players. See if you can identify with any (all?) of them! The first one is… The Song Race As a new banjo picker, you’re still struggling with … Continue reading →

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Know When to Drop a Bad Break

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Phill Gibson

As you advance in your banjo-playing skills, you’ll often be coming up with your own breaks (and backups) to various songs. Maybe you’ve tried your hand at songwriting and like it. Maybe you’re simply adding depth to your own coverage … Continue reading →

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