#2 postion cord - ring finger mutes 3rd string

[justjon]

Hello pickers! I’m working on up-the-neck backup. I can do a decent job with vamps and 4-2-1 rolls with, but when I try to incorporate the 3rd string into my rolls in the #2 position my ring finger will always mute the 3rd string and it sounds … well …bad. When I try to move my fingers around, I can can get it right but, it hurts and is unnatural to me and I know that I would struggle moving efficiently from position #1 to position #2 in a backup situation which means I’m not ready to try in a jam.

I’ve searched this forum and Banjo Hangout, and the consensus is practice …which I’m committed to do. But, I figured I’d ask this most esteemed group for any tips or advice besides more time in the 'ole practice room

Thanks everyone!

Jz

[Archie]

Can you post a video? It will help @BanjoBen to analyse your fingering and offer advice on how to adjust your hand position.

[justjon]

@Archie yes! great idea. Heading out of town tomorrow, but will try to get something up … if not, look for it in abt. 2 weeks.