More Lessons From Deering Banjos

Speed and Dexterity

While many banjo enthusiasts admire fast banjo playing, it isn’t always clear how to train to play fast, effortlessly and with precision. Speed and dexterity will be loosely described here as a kind of familiarity. Familiarity is usually created when we repeat something, comfortably, slowly and regularly.

Do you know what the easiest, simplest concept is in speed training?

• When you practice slow, you learn fast.
• When you practice slowly, your speed increases without trying to do so. That is why students practice with a metronome, to prevent speeding up beyond their comfort level.
• When you practice too fast, you introduce un-wanted muscle tension and therefore, bad habits.

See the Deering Banjo Website for more information.