[Dixielandjazz] 17 vs 19 fret for ease of chording

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Ginny
 
In a message dated 1/1/2008 3:46:56 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
ezola at charter.net writes:

I'm  wondering if anyone has any thoughts. I play dixieland in a band and 
notice my  bar chords are difficult to play clearly at times. I tune to the 
guitar, and  find my "B" string falls under my knuckle which makes a thud for a 
note.  Chords that sound this way are usually, but not exclusively, on the first  
fret, such as Ab7 or F7. I try rolling my forefinger but this is difficult 
and  puts a lot of stress on my finger. I play a 17-fret Gooodtime banjo by  
Deering. Would buying a 19-fret be easier to play? I switched to ghs plectrum  
light strings. At first this seemed to be easier, but again, the bar chords  are 
"thuds." Any ideas?
Joe







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