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With just a few roll patterns and pinches we have devised a banjo arrangement of Big Mon that works great as lead or backup. The banjo roll patterns you'll need to have well practiced here are the forward-backward roll, drop-thumb roll, and also makes use of some pinches.
Check out the learning path for Learning Bluegrass Banjo to get familiar with the basic rolls.
Mastering the Basics: Exercises for Beginners is full of great workouts for rolls and other foundational skills. Exercise with them regularly to fast track your improvement.
If you explore the licks you will notice there are ideas for backup along with Scruggs style licks. With bluegrass banjo, the line between backup and lead can be a thin one, especially in regards to what you play. How you play is often the what makes the difference between "lead" and backup. A good lead is usually played strongly and confidently. Good backup is played respectfully and never louder than the lead singer or lead instrumentalist it is supporting. It's all about dynamics! That's a musical term that refers to how loud or how soft you play.
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