https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/working-mans-banjo-theory-with-alan-munde-banjo-intermediate
The masterful Alan Munde shows us some working man theory that allows us to discover new sounds on the banjo naturally!
Discuss the Banjo lesson: Working Man's Banjo Theory with Alan Munde
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this is definitely my favorite type of theory…
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R&D or goofing off this is how folks way back when learned to play their instrument without even knowing one cord from another. It just sounded good, and it was in harmony with the vocals. Bet Earl did a lot of this. R&D is behind every great player. Why else would you ask a great picker, “hey, let me see that again. How did you make that sound”? Doesn’t come from tab or out of a book.
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What a great lesson, thanks so much for sharing this, for me I think it’s about playing “the feeling” so to speak and the “trick” is, which way do I go, cheers from Bridgewater Nova Scotia 
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Thank you for this wonderful lesson. Alan Munde is a gift!
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Hi @speranzapenn Speranza Alan is featured in a lot of @BanjoBen 's Lessons. Check out the Banjo Geography and Backup Lessons. lots of wisdom is shared.
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This is great information. All the video examples seem to be based on 2 bars. Are there tricks to fit 1 or more than 2 bars or are there limitations?
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We talk about what happens with 1 bar, I believe. You would just play one of the measures, or any other one measure option. Even quarter note pinches work great!
Love the way Alan turns the light on as we head into rooms we hadn’t thought to explore. Quite a privilege to learn from him.
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I can’t thank you enough for this lesson! I thought I was stuck at my current level forever and was getting discouraged. This makes playing so much fun again!!
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