Left Hand Technique for Bluegrass Banjo

This video looks at ways to develop your left hand technique on the banjo using melodic and single string G scales.
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[@michaelziegler355]

Excellent practice tips!! Thanks

[@safetyman3]

No problem and thank you!!

[@RandySchartiger]

good stuff mate! what inlay pattern is that on your banjo? it looks a little like the flying eagle pattern but altered?

[@johnsterrett9186]

How to fit the shoulder strap to the banjo

[@TheRycooder]

what banjo is that?

[@JennaBagpipes]

Sometimes I see players put the tip of their thumb against the back of the neck, sometimes I see the middle joint of the thumb touch it, or sometimes it rests in the palm... Is there a reason for the different positions?

[@JennaBagpipes]

***** I also get the impression it's more ergonomic to keep the thumb against the back of the neck? So that the fingers aren't as curled, and it's closer to the hands natural relaxed position... I know professional/academic guitarists all keep the tip of the thumb against the back of the neck. But as a beginner I find my thumb getting tired quickly and wanting to fall back on resting the neck in my palm...

[@JennaBagpipes]

***** thanks for the help! Your technique looks great by the way, you make it look totally effortless.

[@kenbishop8561]

Bennett Sullivan

[@paulhudson3098]

Kiri

[@safetyman3]

How do I sign up for your mailing list?

[@BennettSullivan]

safetyman3 sorry about that. here's the link - bennettsullivanmusic.com/lessons

[@SwissBanjo]

Thanks. But put microphone nearer to you! It all sounds kind of far away ;-)

[@banjoeric1]

my left hand lacks....phooey....