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Discuss the Banjo lesson: Ben's Breakdown

ON hammer on’s is it generally the practice to lift the first finger when hammering the second? I find sometimes it gives me more power but is this a bad habit or a good one? Or does it depend on the song? I notice Ben doing it sometimes in the breakdown.

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Ordinarily I’d say NO simply because of the speed when playing a FMB Roll and the way I learned it many many years ago. But I just watched @BanjoBen doing it on the lesson video. So I hope Ben comments on this one David.

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Honestly not something I’m considering and doing intentionally. I think you’re fine to proceed naturally.

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On the MP3 practice songs, is it normal to finish a lot earlier? I think I’m in rhythm but at the end of the tablatures the song continues.

Yep! I repeat the song several times in the practice tracks. You’re good!