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Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners (JamPlay)
Strum into Bluegrass: Master the Basics, Embrace the Rhythms, Celebrate the Tradition!
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About this course
Welcome to "Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners," an engaging online guitar course available exclusively on TrueFire, created in partnership with JamPlay. This course is designed as a comprehensive guide for anyone stepping into the vibrant world of bluegrass guitar, guiding you through the key techniques, tunes, and traditions that define this rootsy genre.
"Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners" offers a series of step-by-step lessons to immerse you in the dynamic sounds and rhythms of bluegrass music. From the fundamental flatpicking techniques to the joyous jingle of the G-run, from classic chord progressions to the uplifting energy of bluegrass rhythms, this course covers it all.
Under the expert guidance of seasoned bluegrass guitarists, you'll learn to play iconic bluegrass tunes, developing your skills and gaining a deep understanding of the genre's signature style. You'll also be introduced to the influential figures of bluegrass music, connecting your learning experience to the rich history of this distinctly American art form.
The course includes high-quality video lessons, interactive tablature and notation, and practice along tracks, providing an immersive, self-paced learning environment. With the freedom to pause, rewind, and fast-forward as needed, you can truly master each aspect of bluegrass guitar at your own pace.
"Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners" isn't just a course—it's your entry point into the exciting world of bluegrass music, preparing you to join in the joyous spirit of a bluegrass jam.
"Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners" offers a series of step-by-step lessons to immerse you in the dynamic sounds and rhythms of bluegrass music. From the fundamental flatpicking techniques to the joyous jingle of the G-run, from classic chord progressions to the uplifting energy of bluegrass rhythms, this course covers it all.
Under the expert guidance of seasoned bluegrass guitarists, you'll learn to play iconic bluegrass tunes, developing your skills and gaining a deep understanding of the genre's signature style. You'll also be introduced to the influential figures of bluegrass music, connecting your learning experience to the rich history of this distinctly American art form.
The course includes high-quality video lessons, interactive tablature and notation, and practice along tracks, providing an immersive, self-paced learning environment. With the freedom to pause, rewind, and fast-forward as needed, you can truly master each aspect of bluegrass guitar at your own pace.
"Bluegrass Guitar for Beginners" isn't just a course—it's your entry point into the exciting world of bluegrass music, preparing you to join in the joyous spirit of a bluegrass jam.
What you'll learn
- Use proper hand positioning and leverage for barre chords
- Identify the root note of barre chord shapes
- Understand how barre chord shapes are moveable to create different chords
- Understand how capos change the key of a song
- Learn proper capo placement technique to avoid tuning issues
Release date: 09/02/2021 • 8h 41m runtime
Sample lessons
The G Major Scale
Lesson
Alternate Picking
Lesson
Your First Fiddle Tune
Lesson
Lead Guitar Break: Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
Lesson
What's included
58 lessons • 26 charts • 20 Jam Tracks
Series Introduction
Join Tyler Grant in the comprehensive beginner guitar course that will begin you on your journey in Bluegrass guitar playing!
Ground Floor - Getting to Know Your Guitar
Before we jump into our beginning Bluegrass lessons let's get started with some ground floor fundamentals featuring Trevor Gordon Hall! In this lesson, Trevor discusses the name and purpose of various parts of the acoustic guitar.
Ground Floor - String Names and Tuning
Let's continue with our ground floor skills. Here, Trevor will discuss each of the strings and how to tune them properly using a digital tuner.
Ground Floor - Putting Your Hands on the Guitar
Continuing on the ground floor, in this lesson, Trevor will discuss the importance of proper and ergonomic posture while playing.
Ground Floor - Reading Tablature and Basic Notation
One more ground floor skill before we join Tyler for our beginner Bluegrass lessons. Here, Trevor will break down the basic building blocks of guitar notation and provide us with the tools to help read the notation included with each lesson.
Your First Melody - Bluegrass Bells in G Major
Okay! Let's shift gears and join Tyler Grant as he discusses proper body mechanics when beginning to play guitar, and explores our first Bluegrass melody!
Your First Melody - Bluegrass Bells in G Major
Okay! Let's shift gears and join Tyler Grant as he discusses proper body mechanics when beginning to play guitar, and explores our first Bluegrass melody!
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