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Single String Minicourse - Scale Workout

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  • Scale Workout
  • Key   G
  • Tempo   30 bpm
  • Tuning   gDGBD

The Single string picking pattern uses a combination of thumb and index fingers on your picking hand. It alternates between thumb on the down beat, and index on the upbeat. The G major scale is first shown on one string to display the pattern in a linear fashion. It is played with only the thumb. We only use our index finger when playing the 16th notes as seen in measure 4 and on. If it's just 8th notes use the thumb. There are exceptions, but for the most part, "them's the rules"!

Explore more Single String Minicourse Banjo Tabs:

Getting Started with Single String, Old Joe Clark (Single String Practice), Middle Finger Led Scale Patterns, Pinky Led Scale Patterns, Index Led (3 notes per string), Scale Pattern Workout

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#exercises, #technique workout, #scales, #banjo tab