When playing the banjo in a backup role, you often use a pinch. A solid rhythm pattern can be played by picking a single note, then a pinch and repeating this pattern.

Here is a simple rhythm pattern that uses an open G pinch. Play nice and steady: count - One… Two… Three… Four… and make sure your chords ring clear. Remember the Banjo Practice Rules and play the best that you can.

Pinch Rythm - G


Hear the G Pinch Rhythm:

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