Description

Collection of exercises and tips for the three-finger style banjo player, intended as a supplement to any teaching method at any ability level. Includes many practice tips, advice on learning procedures, and applied theory. The exercises are categorized in two parts: Physical Exercises – for training and strengthening the muscles and improving hand-eye coordination and dexterity – and Musical Exercises – essentially drills on rolls, left hand maneuvers, rhythms, scales and patterns, chord progressions, and other musical ideas. Covers: chord-like melodic formations, major scale fret board patterns (modes), rhythm and emphasis exercises, drills for syncopation and playing with a bounce, vertical and horizontal scale exercises, double stops, the collapsed finger bar, how to wear and bend picks, right hand range of motion drills, lots more. Dozens of photos of proper right and left hand position. For all ability levels. Tablature and some fretboard diagrams. 139 pp.