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  • Sunny Side of the Mountain

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  • Dobro | Bluegrassbasics

    < Back Dobro In bluegrass music, the "dobro" refers to a resonator guitar, played across the lap - with a steel bar sliding on the strings. This is different than resonator guitars that are played in a traditional style - with or without a slide - like in certain styles of blues music. The spider bridge is the iconic resonator sound of bluegrass music. The other popular style - used for blues music - is the biscuit bridge. Less common is the tricone resonator guitar, using 3 smaller cones for a more complex sound. Recording King RR36s-vs Maxwell - This square-necked spider cone resonator guitar is well suited for playing bluegrass music. The square neck is necessary to handle the tension from the GBDgbd tuning that this style of resonator guitar uses. Previous Next

  • Christmas Time's A Comin'

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  • Think of What You've Done

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  • Fiddle | Bluegrassbasics

    < Back Fiddle What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle? A violin has strings and a fiddle has strangs! Fiddling is just the style of playing a violin in bluegrass music. It is known mainly as melody instrument, but no instrument can play melody all of the time. Left - Ernst Heinrich Roth Violin - Any traditional violin can be used for bluegrass music. The main thing to look for is the use of solid woods in construction. Violins should have a solid spruce top and a solid maple back and sides. The fingerboard should be genuine ebony and the pegs should be hardwood - like ebony, rosewood, or boxwood. Right - Glasser Carbon Composite Violin - Some bluegrass fiddlers are finding more options in modern violins. They can be found in 5-string models and made from durable materials like carbon fiber. Additional items like geared tuning pegs and pickups can make for very versatile instruments. A 5-string violin adds a low C string - like a viola. This low string sounds especially good when used for rhythmic accompaniment. Previous Next

  • Bass | Bluegrassbasics

    < Back Bass The upright bass is a very valuable instrument to the bluegrass ensemble but it can be somewhat misunderstood at times. While the electric bass guitar has been used in some bluegrass groups, the upright - or double bass is what's typical of the genre. Like other orchestral stringed instruments, basses come in fractional sizes. Unlike the violin counter parts, in the United States a "full-sized" bass is actually a 3/4 size bass. It is extremely rare to encounter even a 7/8 bass. In bluegrass music, the bass is traditionally played without a bow - by plucking the strings with bare fingers. It is well worth investing a little bit of money into having it set up by a professional as many of the more affordable options are shipped in less that ideal playing condition. Palatino VB-004 3/4 Size Upright Bass - This bass is made out of spruce and maple plywoods with ebony fittings. This is a great option for jam sessions where an instrument of this size is bound to take some bumps. The outline of this bass is gamba shape, rather than a violin shape. Again, the lack of delicate corners is helpful in crowded company. Previous Next

  • August 2022 | Bluegrassbasics

    August 2022 < Back Mountain Dew - Key of G Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - Key of E Turkey in the Straw - Key of G St. Anne's Reel - Key of D Truck Drivin' Man - Key of E Faded Love - Key of D Blue Ridge Cabin Home - Key of G You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - Key of G Mama Don't Allow - Key of E Nine Pound Hammer - Key of G Big Spike Hammer - Key of G When the Springtime Comes Again (Little Annie) - Key of G Behind These Prison Walls of Love - Key of G Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Key of G Swallowtail Jig - Key of Em Whiskey Before Breakfast - Key of D Begging to You - Key of E Friend of the Devil - Key of G Dream of a Miner's Child - Key of G Long Journey Home - Key of G Previous Next

  • Product Manager

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  • In the Pines

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  • Dobro/Resonator Capo | Bluegrassbasics

    < Back Dobro/Resonator Capo A dobro capo "sandwiches" the strings between a bar and a pad. They come in a few different styles. Shubb C6b - This is often the "first" capo for dobro players because it is so similar in form to a traditional guitar capo - in cost as well . One major advantage to this style capo is that the brass bar sits on top of the fret so it is always accurately lined up to play in tune. A considerable disadvantage is that each capo needs to be adjusted and set up for the guitar it is going to be used on. If you're using a Shubb, consult their website to make sure it is properly adjusted for the resonator guitar on which it's being used. Charlie's Slide Pro Capo - This capo ignores the neck of the guitar and attaches directly to the strings. Charlie's capo also has great one-handed adjustment with the wedge mechanism it uses to tighten the capo to the strings. It is small but heavy - a good thing - to get the most tone out of the instrument. Since it is attached only to the strings, a tuner - or very good ear - is essential to making sure it is positioned in the correct place. Sometimes perspective can cause it to be askew. It is expensive, but is sold directly from the manufacturer so there's never the hunt to find it "in stock" somewhere. *Not Pictured - Beard Wave Capo - This capo functions in a similar manner to Charlie's. The main difference is that the Beard Wave uses a screw/wheel to tighten the capo to the strings. This capo is a little more refined looking than Charlie's, is slightly more affordable, but can be difficult to find "in stock" at this time. Previous Next

  • I'm On My Way Back to the Old Home

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  • April 2023 | Bluegrassbasics

    April 2023 < Back I Haven't Got the Right to Love You - Key of G She's Gone, Gone, Gone - Key of A If I Should Wander Back Tonight - Key of A Wrong End of This Hammer - Key of D Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music) - Key of E I Might Take You Back Again - Key of G I'll Fly Away - Key of D Sittin' On Top of the World - Key B Paradise - Key of D Rocky Top - Key of D Nine Pound Hammer - Key of G Wagon Wheel - Key of G Why You Been Gone So Long - Key of E Don't This Road Look Rough and Rocky - Key of G Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Key of A Previous Next

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