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Comment by robert jones on February 10, 2014 at 11:18am

Good lesson and philosophy on learning.

Etta Baker is another that used the thumb and one finger style, well worth a listen if you're not familiar with her.

Comment by Spike on February 10, 2014 at 8:19am

Good ergonomics ..... means fewer visits to the thumbopractor!

Comment by Uncle John on February 10, 2014 at 4:45am

Good tips and lesson.

Comment by Steve Mattox on February 9, 2014 at 6:24pm

GOOD STUFF PATRICK.THANKS

Comment by Patrick Curley on February 9, 2014 at 12:40pm

Cheers Jim. I'm a complete novice when it comes to the banjo but I'm not surprised that there'd be plenty to offer there as well. There's a lot to be said for adapting techniques that have been proven effective elsewhere. 

I'm not sure about anchoring myself, sometimes I go there, other times I don't. Still refining after all these years.

Comment by Jim Morris on February 9, 2014 at 11:13am

Good lesson Patrick! That anchored pinky in the beginning sure looked like 5 string banjo 3 finger technique!