Working through the Wiedt book and looking at videos that have been posted by members here has given me a push to try a few other pieces and I've got three in the works:

  • Kaloola--memorized but still working on playing it cleanly and consistently
  • Sunflower Dance--memorized, but I believe I need to tweak some of the right-hand choices to make it flow better and feel more comfortable
  • Pink Lemonade--still reading it but there's something about the first part that makes me want to play it over and over

I'm finding classic banjo a lot more difficult than clawhammer banjo--maybe because the simple clawhammer pieces are easier than the easiest of classic banjo pieces? For me, just making it through a classic banjo piece one time without major mistakes is quite the challenge but maybe someday I will be able to maintain the focus?

In the meantime, here's a turn-the-camera-on-and-see-what-happens version of Kaloola. (Yes, I like to practice sitting cross-legged in bed.)

I'd welcome suggestions for things to work on and if anyone knows of a recording, please let me know where to find it. Thanks!


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Comment by Jody Stecher on July 30, 2018 at 2:11

aaagh.. no editing without deleting. I meant "F sharp" not "Sharp". 

Comment by Jody Stecher on July 30, 2018 at 2:46

And I should have been explicit that in the lower fret option the ring finger is getting E on fret 2 of the first string.

Comment by Trapdoor2 on July 31, 2018 at 2:54

Here's how I do it...

Comment by Cyndy Richardson on July 31, 2018 at 3:05

Jody Stecher and Trapdoor2 -- I appreciate the detailed suggestions. Thank you! The extra-mile video makes it so easy to understand the explanation. I'll be quiet for a bit while I work on things but I'm looking forward to the day when I can post a polished video. :)

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