https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/thinking-in-octaves-on-banjo-banjo-intermediate
I’m convinced that many, if not most, banjo players do not connect the dots between octaves, effectively leaving loads of licks on the table!
Discuss the Banjo lesson: Thinking in Octaves on Banjo
I’m interested to hear what you banjer pickers think of this one–is this something new for you?
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Another great lesson @BanjoBen, I worked on this concept about five years ago with Ross Nickerson but the lesson was so boring I fell asleep. 
You’ll be pleased to note I stayed awake throughout this broadcast. 
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Thanks for putting this up. While still a new player, I’ve been picking around trying to figure out up-octave expressions. This lesson brought me right to the target! We’ll laid-out & clearly demonstrated. Thanks!
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Wow. I’m always eager to see what is next with you Ben. Great stuff there.
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nice lesson and i must say the video quality has been very nice Thanks Ben
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GREAT stuff Ben. Iv’e never thought about it that way. Thank you. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
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Great idea ! I started doing something similar a few months ago by transposing licks from the key of G to the key of D, but I only got as far as 3 licks. @BanjoBen : maybe you could a lesson on that idea ? It would be greatly appreciated !
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Thanks for this, Ben. Sometimes you’re a mind-reader. You seem to know what I want to work on.
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As a beginner, most of these licks are a little over my head at the moment, but the teaser on FaceBook piqued my interest. Glad I watched, and will try to start thinking that way about licks as they become familiar. Cool idea!
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Great lesson! Clarifies and builds on ideas I’ve been working on (and struggling with:) for some time…You’re the man, Ben!
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I have watched the videos but have not practiced any of it yet. I plan on working through some of it this weekend. The idea is simple and should be fairly easy with a little memorization. Thanks for keeping more content than any of us can ever hope to complete!
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This lesson works perfect with what I’ve been working on. Your guidance is great help to me.
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I like it Ben. Great lesson