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Golden Slippers- Intro to Melodic Banjo

banjo intermediate

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Melodic banjo can be tricky for a lot of folks, but there's no need to fear! We'll take the old standard "Golden Slippers" and use it to learn the fundamentals of melodic banjo—finding note options on different strings, playing scales melodic-style, and ultimately moving towards a higher level of fretboard freedom. Let's get you started on your melodic journey!

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  1. Buddy Vann

    ♥ 5

    Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.

  2. Rita Alvarez

    ♥ 2

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

  3. Sam Whitlock

    ♥ 8

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  4. flatpick_dad

    ♥ 4

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  5. Patty Lindstrom

    ♥ 10

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  6. Lou Ann Prater

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  7. Katie Clark Support

    ♥ 9

    You're not behind. Two weeks on a lesson like this is normal and healthy.

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