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Following are studies in the Key of Bb...these can be fairly advanced...so take your time in your efforts to learn these patterns. With these scale studies, you will be developing both your left and right hand dexterity. You will become far more proficient at learning new material or taking on any musical setting challenge.

Notes: Used an alternating picking pattern between the thumb and index fingers. Down with the thumbpick and up with the fingerpick.

The Key of Bb is rare for 5-String Banjo...There are some bluegrass standards that are played in the Key of Bb...by learning these patterns you will find yourself becoming more proficient with scale positions and more knowledgeable of the possibilities when needing to play unichordal positions.On a 5-String, most players will use a capo for the Key of Bb (capoing up to the 3rd fret and still playing out of the G position)...even so, you never know when you may not have a capo readily available...and the idea behind learning these scales is to become a more complete banjoist.

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