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Advanced beginner lesson request

#1

Sure would like to see Ben add this to the beginners lessons.

This is not a complete lesson and that’s why I would like to request Ben do one.

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#2

A few thoughts to consider

  1. it;s someone else’s lesson.

  2. integrating up the neck, partial-chord crospicking with rhythm seems above the " beginner" pay-grade.

  3. Have you gone through all of Ben’s rhythm lessons? Most everything played on the video (plus a lot more) is already somewhere in Ben’s lessons.

  4. the little gear on the video will let you slow it down if you really want to learn it.

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#3

Hey Earl just to add to what Dave has said. This is an original composition and likely as not under copyright which means that @BanjoBen would not want to cover this lesson. Why not purchase this lesson from the originator, it would seem it’s a digital download which means you would have full access to the lesson without signing up for monthly subscription. I subscribe to several teachers but I still remain loyal to Ben,

#4

Yes, it is someone else’s lesson, but it’s not a complete lesson. Just a teaser to get you to go to a pay site. I just like the method of playing a slow bluegrass melody that would work for a lot of songs.
It is labeled as an advanced beginner lesson.

Thanks for the response…

#5

Thanks for the comeback Archie, but the guy on the video states that for the complete lesson you need to go to his site and sign up for a fee. This video is just an eight bar lesson presentation with the rest available with subscription. I was hoping maybe Ben would review and maybe post something similar. It appears to be a good sound for someone like me to be able to play, being some where between a beginner and intermediate player…hahahaha

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#6

Yes of course I get that Earl but like Ben, this guy is trying to earn a living, I am pretty sure Ben has plenty of similar lessons on this site but if you want that specific lesson you go to the original source. You can purchase this lesson for $10 which seems a reasonable price.

#7

I didn’t see that fee. Thanks for the info…

#8

Your welcome Earl. The good thing is you get a chance to review his teaching method without having to subscribe to a long term commitment. I have done this quite a lot since taking up the banjo. I stick with the teachers I like and it is good to learn from multiple sources, of course @BanjoBen is my first choice. But it’s good to have a break and a change of scenery every once in a while.

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