30 Days of Banjo: Day 11!

[@vintagehorrorcinema]

DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. For some reason, yesterday, I was feeling overwhelmed and struggling through this lesson. It's like my fingers just wouldn't move the way I wanted them to so I decided to put it down and pick up tomorrow. Well today, I restarted the lesson and it came very naturally. Sometimes we need a rest day or an extra day to get our heads in the right spot!!

[@GrandmasterGib]

Thanks for grouping these into a 30 day block of lessons. I'm well past 11 days in real time but keep coming back because I committed myself to fulfilling all 30 days, no matter how long it really takes me.

[@bobbylachellehildebrandt3685]

Where would i be with out you!? Honestly its been hard to find a banjo teacher but I don't even need one now that i'm on your patron! Thanks you!

[@connorgames6668]

I love the cat.

[@kevinwong1503]

2:20 😺🎶

[@John-Es]

Just started ( a week ago) your 30 days banjo lessons in the Netherlands. It's all very clear and for as far as I can see I think I'll manage this in 30 days. I'm busy with day 11 at this moment and it's getting better little by little. Thanks for your help. I look forward to see more after this month...😊

[@slugfeet27]

I made it over the 10 day hump. Keepin it rollin.

[@anthonytheskater1]

You. Are. Legendary. Thank you so much for the amazing help throughout!

[@aihsjabsuans6569]

I enjoy practicing slowly every day to get better and better picking. I'm not in a hurry to chase speed..

[@markglore7196]

Hey Eli! Been watching this from the beginning. Just wanna say well done!👍

[@radkatezaur6309]

Eli, thank you for this series!!! It's really nice. Well organized and well presented. Easy to follow and enjoyable. I like how you broke everything into small pieces, adding something different each day. It provides a nice flow, makes the learning process less overwhelming for a beginner, keeps practices from being repetitive, and really helps to see progress. I also love the playlists for different banjo players that you include. A question: Why is in the Foggy Mountain Breakdown roll used thumb on the 2nd string rather than repeating the index finger, which seems easier?

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Good question! It’s definitely easier at slower speeds, but when you speed it up it actually ends up being easier (for most people) to use the thumb. But it’s not set in stone!

[@radkatezaur6309]

@@EliGilbertBanjo Thanks! Hopefully I'll get to that point, eventually :-)

[@joelbjorge2342]

Re: the thumb - I heard from a different instructor that it was because Scruggs thought it gave the second one a more "plucky" sound that he liked. It does sound very slightly different, adding a little variety, so maybe that's the case (or maybe it's just a myth 😁).

[@traceyedblom6586]

Love the kitty!!!😍😍

[@audrybella6405]

Great lesson Eli. Thank you. What's the rationale for using the thumb on the second string as opposed to simply repeating with the index finger. For me personally its much easier and natural to use the same finger (index) again on the same string and I can do it much easier and faster than forcing my thumb (recklessly I might add....) down to the second string? 30 Days of Banjo is an awesome course. Thank you for creating and sharing it with us absolute beginners.

[@masonmarks466]

sometimes you gotta get reckless with the banjo Audry, that's how you know you're really alive

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

ATTENTION! Don't forget to download the free tablature e-book! eligilbertbanjo.com/absolute-beginner-banjo-lessons/

[@claudiagarren2955]

Why does the third note of the Foggy Mountain Breakdown roll need to be played with the thumb instead of the index finger?

[@samuelorozco255]

Hey Eli. In the foggy mountain breakdown roll why can't the second second string be an index?

[@edmundlewis1822]

I thought the same thing, but after thinking about it, it makes it a longer roll and that will help us to play faster and with better syncopation in the future.

[@cardisea]

My Banj-meow skilz are purrr-fect

[@severinneukom]

Great lesson! You have a favorite online metronome? my problem is, i never know which rhythm i have to set ..

[@Genetherapy3232]

Thanks

[@timdavis6057]

Can anyone give an "ish" metronome speed that is a good indication you're ready for the next lesson? He mentions speeding up 5 or maybe 10 bpm at a time. I'm concerned about not being comfortable at whatever speed would indicate it would be good to keep moving ahead. TIA for any help!

[@darthknight4243]

I too am looking for the speed for my metronome. I think it's 120 bpm. Anyone got some help?

[@pokoyokopo]

Hey Eli, do you know if there is a particular reason for why the "Foggy Mountain Breakdown Roll" switches from index to thumb to play the same note? Instead of for example, repeating the index finger twice, since it's already there?

[@brille666]

Yeah, I was wondering about this as well!

[@MasonCroneMusic]

When you play up to speed, it's easier to use the thumb. Picking with the index finger twice is pretty hard to do if you're playing fast😁👍

[@ferrolblackmon4637]

cat responded to backward roll. Cute!

[@frankbbe81]

the cat was not impressed lol :D

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

She prefers clawhammer.

[@frankbbe81]

@@EliGilbertBanjo pun intended!!!!! PLease show your cat more often