Cynthia Sayer - Banjo Lesson Nugget #4 - Playing Rubato

It can be quite nice to contrast the norm of playing in time by playing rubato every now and then. It is a deeply expressive and potentially dramatic tool. As with all playing variations, it’s best to use rubato selectively and not overuse it. Played the beginning of “Adios Muchachos“ (or “I Get Ideas“) by Julio Cesar Sanders. Visit for more on playing & teaching.