When it comes to learning the banjo, there are some basic concepts that you need to keep in mind. For example, there is a very large difference between practicing and playing, and both are necessary to your success at learning the banjo. Practicing is about thinking, but playing does not require the same level of thinking. Playing is regarded as a relaxed maintenance where you are listening while playing. If you want to play, then everything you learned during practice needs to be under your fingers.
Practice has to do with the awareness of your fingering, what chord you are currently on, what timing you are playing in and numerous other elements that are absolutely necessary when it comes to preparing you for playing with others. Then you can take these elements and apply them when playing with others in a safe environment for playing which is constructive and not at all intimidating. Playing is best in workshops and slow jams if you are specifically seeking some healthy musical growth.
Another thing that is hinted at when you think about practice is repetition, which is not as necessary in playing. Everything comes down to repetition when it comes to practicing. Set some practice goals and stick to them. Goals are very important when it comes to practicing, which is especially meant to focus on honing and improving your skill rather than just exhibiting it. Create a general goal in your practice by creating a repertoire of songs that you want to complete. Practice this repertoire every single day until your goal is accomplished, and then focus on playing without any real structure.
When it comes to learning how to play the banjo, the process is simple: Practice basic chords and playing styles until you feel comfortable with the basics, then begin to add songs to your repertoire. Practice the songs through repetition and slowly but surely improve your playing style by addressing issues in your playing. When you have everything down, that is when you can focus on playing without intending to find and rectify flaws in your playing. For this reason, playing and practicing are two completely different beasts that need to be addressed separately. Know this, however: You need to both practice and play in order to get the most out of learning how to play the banjo.
It is important that you love your banjo. Make sure to pick your banjo up every single day, even if you only have a couple of minutes to play or practice before you have to stop. Make a daily contact with your acoustic instrument if you want to grow with it. Your banjo wants to create beautiful music for you, but you have to give it a chance, so give it a stand and designate a special place to practice. You should also have a calendar dedicated to your practice and what you want to accomplish so that you can make sure to get your practice in every day.
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Originally posted 2009-01-01 05:18:25. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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it’s just like playing the guitar!
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