ABL Articles
Each month I contribute an article to the Adirondack Bluegrass League’s (ABL) newsletter. Past articles can be found here. To read new articles and other news from the ABL consider becoming a member. Click Here for more information.
Listen, Learn, Let Go…
I am writing this month from Seattle where I spent some time at the Wintergrass Festival, a wonderful city and a great festival. I got to attend a workshop with the guitarist Grant Gordy who plays with the band Mr. Sun amongst many other projects. The workshop was about taking better solos but the real […]
Melody, Melody, Melody…
Learning the melody in Bluegrass and Old Time music is an essential task in really understanding the music. This style of music is built on the melodies. Many of these melodies and their variations have been around for hundreds of years. Chord progressions in Bluegrass and Old Time music are very simple and many songs […]
Why Practicing Bluegrass Rhythm is Important
In the world of bluegrass music, while dazzling instrumental breaks and solos are often in the spotlight, the foundation of every great performance lies in a solid, driving rhythm. For any aspiring bluegrass musician, dedicating time to practicing rhythm is not just beneficial, it is essential for mastering the genre and playing effectively with others. […]
Jambuster? Tips for choosing the right songs for a jam…
You are going to a jam and really want to play one of your favorite songs. It comes to your turn to lead a song and you are ready to go. You start to play the song and everyone gives you that deer in the headlights look. What happened? You called a Jambuster. It happens […]