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Dr. Banjo’s Jam Tip #3. Bluegrass Is A Team Sport!

DR BANJO'S JAM TIPS 2Dr. Banjo’s Jam Tips are offered each week to help people learn and/or improve their instrument, bluegrass and musical skills.

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DR. BANJO’S JAM TIP #3. Bluegrass is a team sport!

-- So get on a team, even a small, slow one! What if a person says they love baseball and play 2nd base, and you asked what team they play on and they said "I don't play on a team... I just go to 2nd base class and a batting cage." Wouldn't you wonder? Like baseball, bluegrass means being on a team.

Image634926215842332098Yes, you can have fun playing by yourself, but it all takes shape and means the most when you are part of a functioning group.

That's why I say, people who want to play bluegrass can and should get jamming as soon as they know three chords: G, C, and D -- and for playing in D, one more: A. Find out more here.

 

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Click Here for Jamming Tip #1

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