The document provides instructions for practicing the forward roll technique on the 5-string banjo. It emphasizes practicing the technique with the right hand fingers to improve overall playing ability. It notes there are 8 eighth notes in a bar and a three note pattern takes three bars to complete before repeating. Diagrams then demonstrate how to practice the forward roll technique while changing between the third, fourth, and fifth strings on the banjo.

1. Basic Right Hand
Remember the right hand fingers are what do the business on the 5 string banjo.
The more time you spend on this the easier your whole playing experience will get.
Also remember there are 8 1/8th notes (quavers) in a bar - and a pattern of three quavers
needs three bars to complete for the roll to start from the beginning.
Leo Crossfield
Forward Roll exercise Thumb on third string
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6 Forward Roll exercise thumb on fourth string
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11 Forward Roll exercise thumb on fifth string
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16 Changing strings with the thumb Forward Roll
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