Tag Archives: speed

Strength, Accuracy, and Speed

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Pgibson

If you’re the type of musician who just likes to grab your instrument and start playing without much analysis of techniques, you probably won’t get much from this post. It’s a very in-depth look at what you are really asking … Continue reading →

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How I Measure Banjo Speed

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Pgibson

Most musicians measure speed in beats per minute (BMP), which is pretty intuitive for most folks. It’s also part of our standard system of musical notation, so we should all get to know it; so many beats per measure, depending … Continue reading →

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They Ought to Have a Name for It – The Speed Limit

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Pgibson

This is closely related to JIT Failure, mentioned last time in this thread, but only happens when you are learning a new song and, naturally, are playing it a good deal slower than full speed. What seems like a perfectly … Continue reading →

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