Banjo Rolls - The Forward Backward Roll
The Forward Backward Roll is another commonly used banjo roll to add to our list. In this roll your thumb moves around a bit, going from the 3rd string to the 5th string and back to the 3rd string. Your index picks the the 2nd string and your middle finger picks the 1st string.
The picking pattern is as follows: Thumb -3rd, Index - 2nd, Middle - 1st, Thumb - 5th, Middle - 1st, Index - 2nd, Thumb - 3rd and Middle - 1st. Here is an exercise using the Forward Backward Roll on the open strings of a banjo.
Listen to the Forward Backward Banjo Roll here:
Remember to play slowly and count, keeping all of the notes even and clear. When you become proficient at this roll, start to play it with the chords C and D.
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