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It's time to explore 4ths on the banjo. The "fourth" interval has two types: "Perfect" and "Augmented". These terms describe both the distance between the two notes and also the quality of sound each interval produces. A perfect fourth would be a distance of 5 half steps, or 5 frets, if you played it on just one string. An augmented fourth would be a distance of 6 half steps. Playing an interval on one string means you can't play them at the same time - as a harmony. All the 4ths here are the common shapes that occur on banjo when playing them on 2 strings. Experiment with playing them as a harmony, or separately to hear them in a melodic context.
Try to memorize the 2 shapes on each strings. Most 4th intervals are perfect. The shape and sound will be easy to recognize since it occurs so much. The augmented fourth is a more rare occurrence. You'll know it when you see it, and you'll definitely know it when you hear it. It's a pretty unmistakable sound.
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