You could try a taller bridge... You may need a thumb pick that is a little longer depending on you thumb size and shape...
Best advise so far is to play a LOT.
I would also suggest that you play...
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You could try a taller bridge... You may need a thumb pick that is a little longer depending on you thumb size and shape...
Best advise so far is to play a LOT.
I would also suggest that you play...
Maybe I'm old school but two fingers on the head was drilled into me early on. I think the basis is power and accuracy. Look at JD, Earl, Sonny all of them used fingers on the head. It's a tough...
When I was starting out in the 70's. Driving banjo was all about Earl and JD Crowe. Melodic style was Keith and Tony Trishka. Being from SE Wisconsin I was able to meet Bill and Tony a few times. ...
I use spikes on my banjo. Tried a sliding capo about 38 years ago and couldn't stand the feel of it. Had Stelling install nails at 7,8,9 and 10 on my Masterpiece in 1981. Never looked back.
Cheers...
Wow! As a long term mandolin cafe member. I appreciate the new banjo cafe. I've never been drawn to the other banjo sites. Too hard to navigate.
Cheers!
Homer