Banjo Left Hand Exercise # 2

ByJody 02/18/202405/03/2024

This is part two in a series of left hand exercises for banjo. The previous video and article covered a method for developing your pull-off technique. Today’s exercise will also help develop your pull-offs for banjo and strengthen your fingers.

Strengthen Your Left-Hand Fingers

Ready for the next exercise? Go to exercise number 3

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Jody

Professional musician and educator of 27 years. I've played Banjo and Acoustic Guitar on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. 4X winner of the Georgia State banjo and flatpick guitar competitions. My banjo playing was featured in the "A Waltons Thanksgiving" movie.

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