Bluegrass Basics

Welcome to Bluegrass Basics! This site is designed to get you going if you're interested in joining a bluegrass jam. There are a wide variety of jams but this site will help you learn the things you need to know to be successful just about anywhere you go. Check out the list of common songs (with chords and videos), jam etiquette, and the instrument-specific sections.

Bluegrass Instruments

Song List

Sandy Spring Bluegrass Jam

Jam Etiquette

April 2024 Tune of the Month

We're back again this month with a classic bluegrass tune that you've heard from

Flatt & Scruggs, Hot Rize, and others throughout the years.

If I Should Wander Back Tonight is relatively straight-forward and a fun one to pick!

Check out the video for a basic walk-through of the tune and then play along to get some practice.