21st Century Bluegrass

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I’ve noted that some of my fellow BNL columnists run amok at times, discussing non-banjo things. I rarely run amok, ahem, but for my first column of 2014, I’d like to probe the wisdom of the ages—to make a point about 21st century banjo of course.… Read More

Let’s Talk About the Key of D, and Comfort Zone

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What better topic for the first column of the year than one that makes a lot of banjo players squirm?

The key of D presents a number of options for banjo players, and some of the best options pierce some folks’ comfort zones.… Read More

Get Out of the Rut

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Gary from British Columbia asks some great and typical questions:
Hi Pete, First, I want to thank you for all the encouragement you give new and developing pickers on your videos and website.… Read More

Breaking Out of the Intermediate Rut, and Learning to Play in D

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Gary from British Columbia asks some great and typical questions: First, I would like to thank you for all the encouragement you give new and developing pickers on your videos and website. I have been picking for 6 years, in an active bluegrass band for 2 years, and practicing daily for the last 14 months. … Read More