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!
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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