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In the case of repetitive motion injury

How do you make one of those picks that farland made, and how do you use it?Continue

Started Nov 1

How much interpretation is too much?
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Okay so I recorded and uploaded a video of me playing skeleton dance by Norton Greenop. Now it's my interpretation doesn't sound like classic banjo much at all. I'm just wondering if maybe I should…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Nov 6.

How to play rapidly repeated chords according to Grimshaw
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Sorry for the double post, but I was playing some Farland and I found this interesting, he states " rapidly repeated chords should be played from the wrist and without any separate action of the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Austin Oct 19.

A glide pinch

Did I invent a technique or is it a known technique? Basically the idea is you strum downward on the string by pinching and letting the first finger glide through three strings and then the thumb and…Continue

Started Oct 18

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Alice Schottische by Alfred Farland

"I think I need to keep learning pieces in order to develop my memory"
Tuesday
Austin commented on Austin 's video
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Alice Schottische by Alfred Farland

"Yes my memory may be a bit faulty at the moment. I learned that one a while ago."
Tuesday
thereallyniceman commented on Austin 's video
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Alice Schottische by Alfred Farland

Needs a bit of work, but this is another tune by Alfred Farland.
Tuesday
Jody Stecher replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"The metronome does not lie. That's the good part. If we are speeding up or slowing down we will not be in synch with the click of the metronome.  It makes aware of our deficiencies in rhythmic steadiness. It's a good tool to help us…"
Nov 6
Russ Chandler replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Just to chime in that metronome practice is really really powerful.Start slow then knock it up by 10bpm each time you've got it down. It's a complete pain until you get it and then you wonder why everyone doesn't do it all the…"
Nov 6
Jody Stecher replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"What Joel said. All points, all well said. Especially the last sentence: "Build the foundation". It applies to all instruments, all kinds of music, all arts, all sciences, all endeavors.  With no foundation the house collapses. …"
Nov 5
Jody Stecher replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Why not experiment?   Because then you might not ever be able to play in time. First things first. I can't prove it but I'm pretty sure that Greenop did not have in mind skeletons doing "Modern Interpretive Dance".…"
Nov 5
Joel Hooks replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Hi Austin, I have to admit, I did not get more than a couple of minutes in.  I certainly appreciate and respect the "interpretation" but it is not for me.   Totally do what you want and play how you want, you own this public…"
Nov 5
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"I practice playing in time as well. I just like improvising I guess."
Nov 5
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Of course. I sort of Incorporated the best of my abilities at the moment. I can't play the whole thing in time so why not experiment a little bit."
Nov 5
Russ Chandler replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Videos sometimes don't get much of a reaction so don't let that bother you.I like the idea of slowing the tune down and making it more of a sonic exploration but as you say it isn't really classic banjo by that point. I'd…"
Nov 5
thereallyniceman replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"When things are quiet on here I would'nt expect immediate reaction. My view is, play with as much variation and interpretation as you like, but this piece is a "Dance" and I think it would be pretty difficult to dance along to your…"
Nov 5
Austin replied to Austin 's discussion How much interpretation is too much?
"Have I been excommunicated from the banjo community?"
Nov 4
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Skeleton dance by Norton Greenop

This is my rendition of Skeleton dance played in the classic style.
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