Banjo Workshop St. George, Maine - - Saturday, August 2, 12pm – 5pm At the Grange Hall in St.George, Me. Although this is NOT A BMAM SPONSORED WORKSHOP, BMAM strives to put out as much bluegrass related information that is received. (Note from BMAM Webmaster) A proper physical address was not provided for this workshop so, if interested, reach out to the contact person for the correct address. Cost is $60 total. To contact Mark Raborn with questions or comments: markraborn2@yahoo or my phone# is: 636-584-2073. To register, contact Robin Lawlor at 207.323.5466 or simply confirm by sending an e-mail (above). Mark A. Raborn 705 Sour Spring Trail Sullivan, Mo. 63080 markraborn 636-584-2073 Hosted by Mark Raborn This will be an intensive 5-string banjo workshop ideally suited for beginning to intermediate-level participants that will cover many aspects of playing banjo. There will be absolutely no pressure on the participants to perform, give a speech, or anything else that might make them less than completely comfortable. All skill levels are welcome; however, it’s probably best to at least know a couple of rolls and a few chords. Nothing more is required, except a banjo and some ideas about what you want to learn. Some of the topics to be covered include: Almost Painless Music Theory as it Applies to Banjo: Only the important stuff and how to use them. This segment also focuses on ‘how to begin playing along in jam sessions when you don’t know the music.’ Playing Technique: Does it ever seem like you practice and practice and see little improvement? Sometimes, a subtle technique adjustment will make all the difference. Fret-board geography: Includes Licks and lines, chords, scales and how to apply them to your playing. This segment also includes Tricks and treats; Tunes and tales and, finally, ‘To capo, or not to capo, that is the question’. Three primary styles of 3-finger playing. This segment also contains some emphasis on technique and how to get the most from what you have to work with, as well as good ‘back-up’ technique. Basic instrument set-up Tunes, Tunes, Tunes! There will be oodles of tunes to choose from. Be thinking of tunes you’ve wanted to learn and/or work on. Each participant will receive handouts of tablature and relevant work materials, as well as audio files with tunes we work on, both slow and medium tempo. It’s like 3-6 months of lessons in one day!
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