Valerie Diaz Leroy's Videos (Minstrel Banjo) - Minstrel Banjo2024-04-23T14:34:32Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=2imuyskt07qld&rss=yes&xn_auth=noBoston Jigtag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-04-15:2477478:Video:897902013-04-15T00:59:07.132ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
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</a><br />This one was really hard to record. Or, maybe it was just hard to play correctly! Regardless, the Red Sox won tonight and I though this was an appropriate ti...
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</a><br />This one was really hard to record. Or, maybe it was just hard to play correctly! Regardless, the Red Sox won tonight and I though this was an appropriate ti... Short Stop Jig attempttag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-03-28:2477478:Video:881502013-03-28T19:59:48.827ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
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</a><br />This is my first time reading sheet music for banjo. And, I've realized I have a heavy thumb. I hope I've interpreted this properly.
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</a><br />This is my first time reading sheet music for banjo. And, I've realized I have a heavy thumb. I hope I've interpreted this properly. Old Dan-1st attempttag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-03-23:2477478:Video:874372013-03-23T17:11:44.612ZValerie Diaz Leroyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ValerieDiazLeroy
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</a> <br></br>My first attempt at Minstrel banjo playing. I clearly don't have a traditional instrument and I am finding it difficult to keep the strings in tune!<br></br>
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I am looking for advice on technique. I think I see people using their thumb and finger to strike the middle strings, but I can't be so sure two days into playing.<br></br>
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This is the first video I've even made of myself, so…
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</a><br />My first attempt at Minstrel banjo playing. I clearly don't have a traditional instrument and I am finding it difficult to keep the strings in tune!<br />
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I am looking for advice on technique. I think I see people using their thumb and finger to strike the middle strings, but I can't be so sure two days into playing.<br />
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This is the first video I've even made of myself, so thank you for making me safe to do so.