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How to Play Forward & Reverse Banjo Rolls

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Summary: Learn how to play forward and reverse banjo rolls in bluegrass music in this free online video music lesson.

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By Fred Wilharm
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Fred Wilharm has played guitar, banjo and harmonica for over 25 years and has taught bluegrass banjo. He has performed with several singing groups and now performs with the family...read more

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lear45ace said

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on 8/2/2008 Hi my names tony. I am learning allot on your videos. I am new to playing the banjo and one thing I have not seen yet is the proper way to hold a banjo. I didn't know the proper technique if there even is one. If you could post a video or leave some feedback to me I would greatly appreciate it.

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"Hi I’m Fred with ExpertVillage.com and in today’s segment we’re going to learn a roll called the forward and reverse roll. First we’re going to strike the third string with the thumb pick, second string with the first finger, first string with the second finger, fifth string with the thumb pick, first string, second string, third string, and the second string. And when it’s speeded up it’ll sound like this. "

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