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2-Man Bluegrass Jam.
Just brilliant, two great musicians and teachers. The amount of musical material to be learned is amazing a must have for learning Bluegrass banjo guitar and singing.
2-Man Bluegrass Jam
Video Masterclass for Bluegrass Guitar & Banjo
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About this course
Bluegrass musicians love jamming together. The sense of community, improvisation, technical challenge, and the pure joy of playing bluegrass creates a culture unlike any other in the music world.
TrueFire’s masters of bluegrass guitar and banjo, Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki team up to double the educational value of this one-of-a-kind interactive learning experience, 2-Man Bluegrass Jam!
”We’ll play through a mix of 10 traditional and original bluegrass tunes as the framework for this masterclass: A River To Cross, New Hat, New Shoes, And Take Your Brother With You, Sing My Song, Dark Shadows, Broken Windows, My Homes Across The Blue Ridge Mountains, East Virginia Blues, Nine Pound Hammer, and Earl's Court.
We’ll break down all of our guitar and banjo parts and discuss how our vocal harmonies work together. We’ll also share some of our favorite techniques and tips for arranging for a duo or the whole bluegrass band.”
You’ll play and practice together with Stephen and Ned throughout the entire masterclass. When you feel you’ve got a handle on the tune, select the video with just Ned playing — or just Stephen playing — and pick along!
You’ll have all of TrueFire’s advanced learning tools at your fingertips to personalize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
You can loop, slow down, or speed up any lesson section. Plus, all of the tab and notation is synced to the videos for the optimal learning experience. You’ll also get the tab and standard notation files to print out and Guitar Pro files are also included.
Grab your guitar or banjo and let’s get picking in with Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki!
P.S. Your bluegrass learning experience doesn’t end here. Be sure to check out In The Jam with Nedski & Mojo which will give you an immersive jamming experience with all 10 of the tunes covered here in the masterclass. Check it out here!
TrueFire’s masters of bluegrass guitar and banjo, Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki team up to double the educational value of this one-of-a-kind interactive learning experience, 2-Man Bluegrass Jam!
”We’ll play through a mix of 10 traditional and original bluegrass tunes as the framework for this masterclass: A River To Cross, New Hat, New Shoes, And Take Your Brother With You, Sing My Song, Dark Shadows, Broken Windows, My Homes Across The Blue Ridge Mountains, East Virginia Blues, Nine Pound Hammer, and Earl's Court.
We’ll break down all of our guitar and banjo parts and discuss how our vocal harmonies work together. We’ll also share some of our favorite techniques and tips for arranging for a duo or the whole bluegrass band.”
You’ll play and practice together with Stephen and Ned throughout the entire masterclass. When you feel you’ve got a handle on the tune, select the video with just Ned playing — or just Stephen playing — and pick along!
You’ll have all of TrueFire’s advanced learning tools at your fingertips to personalize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
You can loop, slow down, or speed up any lesson section. Plus, all of the tab and notation is synced to the videos for the optimal learning experience. You’ll also get the tab and standard notation files to print out and Guitar Pro files are also included.
Grab your guitar or banjo and let’s get picking in with Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki!
P.S. Your bluegrass learning experience doesn’t end here. Be sure to check out In The Jam with Nedski & Mojo which will give you an immersive jamming experience with all 10 of the tunes covered here in the masterclass. Check it out here!
What you'll learn
- Play driving bluegrass rhythm on guitar and banjo simultaneously in a duo setting
- Execute heavy-handed strumming with fast arpeggiated attack
- Structure improvised solos with clear beginnings and endings
- Sing bluegrass tenor harmony with proper phrasing and inflection
- Coordinate between lead and accompaniment instruments in a duo
Release date: 11/30/2023 • 3h 39m runtime
Sample lessons
Dark Shadows
Overview
Dark Shadows
Duo Performance
Dark Shadows
Guitar Performance
Dark Shadows
Banjo Performance
What's included
52 lessons • 30 charts
2-Man Bluegrass Jam
Hi, I'm Stephen Mougin, and I'm Ned Luberecki, and welcome to the 2-Man Bluegrass Jam. Bluegrass musicians love jamming together. The sense of community, improvisation, technical challenge, and pure joy that come with playing bluegrass creates a culture unlike any other in the music world.
We'll play through a mix of ten traditional and original bluegrass tunes as the framework for this masterclass. We'll break down our guitar and banjo parts and discuss how our vocal harmonies work together. When you feel you've got a handle on the tune, select the video with just me playing or just Ned playing and pick along.
We'll also share some of our favorite techniques and tips for arranging for a duo or for your whole bluegrass band.
Ready to pick? Let's dig in!
We'll play through a mix of ten traditional and original bluegrass tunes as the framework for this masterclass. We'll break down our guitar and banjo parts and discuss how our vocal harmonies work together. When you feel you've got a handle on the tune, select the video with just me playing or just Ned playing and pick along.
We'll also share some of our favorite techniques and tips for arranging for a duo or for your whole bluegrass band.
Ready to pick? Let's dig in!
A River To Cross
In this lesson series, we will explore the songwriting and instrumental techniques behind 'A River to Cross,' a bluegrass tune by Ned Luberecki & Stephen Mougin. The lesson will provide insight into their creative process, from conceptual inspiration to musical execution. We'll examine how personal experiences and a simple bike ride can evolve into a song with deep metaphorical meaning. Musically, we'll dissect the use of open note capos, the incorporation of a bluegrass rhythm, and the deliberate selection of chords that add depth and tension to a piece. Learners will gain an understanding of how to craft songs with emotional resonance and a powerful bluegrass sound, including technical details on banjo and guitar arrangement for a duo set.
A River To Cross
In this lesson series, we will explore the songwriting and instrumental techniques behind 'A River to Cross,' a bluegrass tune by Ned Luberecki & Stephen Mougin. The lesson will provide insight into their creative process, from conceptual inspiration to musical execution. We'll examine how personal experiences and a simple bike ride can evolve into a song with deep metaphorical meaning. Musically, we'll dissect the use of open note capos, the incorporation of a bluegrass rhythm, and the deliberate selection of chords that add depth and tension to a piece. Learners will gain an understanding of how to craft songs with emotional resonance and a powerful bluegrass sound, including technical details on banjo and guitar arrangement for a duo set.
A River To Cross
In this lesson series, we will explore the songwriting and instrumental techniques behind 'A River to Cross,' a bluegrass tune by Ned Luberecki & Stephen Mougin. The lesson will provide insight into their creative process, from conceptual inspiration to musical execution. We'll examine how personal experiences and a simple bike ride can evolve into a song with deep metaphorical meaning. Musically, we'll dissect the use of open note capos, the incorporation of a bluegrass rhythm, and the deliberate selection of chords that add depth and tension to a piece. Learners will gain an understanding of how to craft songs with emotional resonance and a powerful bluegrass sound, including technical details on banjo and guitar arrangement for a duo set.
A River To Cross
In this lesson series, we will explore the songwriting and instrumental techniques behind 'A River to Cross,' a bluegrass tune by Ned Luberecki & Stephen Mougin. The lesson will provide insight into their creative process, from conceptual inspiration to musical execution. We'll examine how personal experiences and a simple bike ride can evolve into a song with deep metaphorical meaning. Musically, we'll dissect the use of open note capos, the incorporation of a bluegrass rhythm, and the deliberate selection of chords that add depth and tension to a piece. Learners will gain an understanding of how to craft songs with emotional resonance and a powerful bluegrass sound, including technical details on banjo and guitar arrangement for a duo set.
A River To Cross
In this lesson, we will delve into arranging a bluegrass song with an unconventional opening, avoiding the typical banjo introduction for something more nuanced and gradual. The lesson will cover creating an introductory texture with an F chord, developing a complementary banjo pattern with suspended chords, and utilizing dynamic strumming techniques to enrich the song's rhythm. We will also discuss the importance of duo arrangement in maintaining the song's drive and continuity, and explore vocal harmony techniques while playing complex banjo rolls. This session is a practical guide to expanding the sound palette in bluegrass music for duet performances.
New Hat, New Shoes
In this lesson, we will explore the creation and arrangement of "New Hat, New Shoes," a light and upbeat bluegrass tune inspired by a local shop and its proprietor. We'll break down the song's structure from its banjo kickoff to the chorus, demonstrating the classic bluegrass chord progression and licks that define its lively sound. Additionally, we'll analyze the comedic elements we've incorporated into the performance. This lesson is a window into transforming everyday experiences into musical storytelling, complete with the fun and spirit of bluegrass.
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