Building Speed on the Banjo

You've heard "you have to walk before you can run" - well that applies to learning the banjo as well. All beginners want to play fast and that's understandable. However, it's not what you should be working on. What you should be working on is timing, tone, technique -- after you get that down, speed will come.

If you try to play fast too soon, you'll end up being one of those sloppy banjo players that everyone avoids jammin' with. You'll also develop some bad habits that will be hard to overcome.
Metronomes, Drum Machine and Rhythm (Playalong) tracks will help you with your timing. Your tone and technique will be helped by playing along with a steady beat.

Keep on Pickin'

Angie

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