Melody From Oberon

Comment by Tim Twiss on September 29, 2010 at 2:00pm

I think this one is as much about playing legato as it is using a tie for the full length. The decay on a (fretless) banjo is so quick, that it is a not even an issue. One can, however, attempt to lengthen each note and make them touch each other. Still, the banjo is a "plucky" and percussive sound...gotta celebrate it, rather than try to change it. Perhaps someone has better luck on a fretted with this one.

Comment by Joel Hooks on September 29, 2010 at 9:05pm

Bravo!

I am ashamed to admit that I played through it just a few times then went on to the next lesson. While pretty, I don't see it as a keeper for me. The lesson on ties was understood, so I got the point.

You play it beautifully.

Carl does a great job on it with the raised frets.

Now I'm off to work on my (finger) gymnastics. ; )

Comment by Tim Twiss on September 29, 2010 at 10:04pm

"Catch and Release" category for me also. You learn something from every tune you play.

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