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Technique Control, Part III – Left Hand Techniques

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Last time, we looked at several aspects of control with respect to right hand techniques (or the picking hand, to make it independent of whether you’re left or right-handed). Today, let’s look at how we need to control what happens … Continue reading →

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Technique Control, Part II – Right Hand Techniques

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Last time, we looked at an overview of techniques and why we need to keep control of both hands on the banjo. Today, we’ll look at what to control with respect to the right hand; next time, we’ll look at … Continue reading →

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Technique Control, Part I – Introduction

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Phill Gibson

I’m not a control freak when it comes to people, but I do see the very important role that control plays when it comes to a musical instrument. Hours upon hours of practice drill into our heads the fact that … Continue reading →

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