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Thread #96801   Message #1896142
Posted By: GUEST,DonMeixner
29-Nov-06 - 10:14 PM
Thread Name: Learning Banjo Again, Correctly
Subject: RE: Learning Banjo Again, Correctly
Thanks Richie,

That was very clear and I understand the meaning better now. I think I need to add some info from my end of things for you.

Two fingers on my left hand were surgically reattached after a table saw injury the nailed all five digits on that hand. My right wrist and thumb were crushed by machinery as well. Now, when I frail I roll my wrist in to "Cock The String" rather than drop the wrist. Interestingly, I can use a thumb pick in a mostly normal picking manner.

These accidents were 17 years ago and what ever ability I have is what I have. The way I move now is so long in use it has become normal and natural for me. So any advice I get I have to modify if needs be to suit my ability.

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it very much.

Don