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What a Friend We Have in Jesus- Banjo

banjo intermediate

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I love those old hymns that make good bluegrass versions! This one sits quite nice on the banjo. Nothing too tricky about it, & it has some brief melodic ideas for those who are getting friendly with that style.

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  1. Bill Threadgill

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

  2. Dale Hutchins

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

  3. Buddy Vann

    ♥ 7

    There's a slower jam track under the resources tab on this lesson, worth grabbing.

  4. Wes Pittman

    ♥ 4

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

  5. Katie Clark Support

    ♥ 28

    Don't force the pinky stretch. Move your thumb down behind the neck first and the stretch mostly takes care of itself.

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