Simple Roll Exercises This free video lesson by Geoff Hohwald is designed to enable the beginner to learn a few simple rolls and to practice these at gradually increasing speeds. It is recommended that you watch the lesson on correct right hand technique to make sure that your technique is correct as you speed up. We will be playing the forward roll, the forward and backward roll and the alternating thumb pattern.
Watch the lesson: Quicktime or Flash
Forward Roll Exercise Session 1 by Geoff Hohwald is part of a 3 lesson series on speed-building. Session 1 progresses from 20 to 55 Beats Per Minute, includes the Quicktime video lesson, 6 MP3 audio tracks, and a PDF file with banjo tablature for the rolls used. This session is for beginners. Testing has proven this method will significantly increase the ability level and enjoyment of beginning players. $4.99
For more information watch this free flash video, "How To Use The Forward Roll Exercise Sessions."
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