Very nice! This is something I rarely see in online teaching--a discussion that addresses taste and interpretation--not what to play, but how to make it have the effect that your want.
I love the natural progression you demo with clarity. Wow! That feeds me! Yes, I've played for nearly 60 years, but they paints a clear picture for all of us. Thanks!!!
Um, Yeah! More great tip examples on Blue Ridge Cabin Home. I like the idea of learning (e.g.) a new C-lick, then using it often at a jam to get it's feel. Also, sticking to the melody for most of sixteen bars, except letting it rip on one phrase, or one chord. A little at a time. "It's just that easy!"
Man this is one of the best videos explaining how to approach improvising in bluegrass that I've seen. Really appreciate you putting this out there! Been sharing it with students this week, great stuff.
Interesting, but I am no fan of licks, except used very sparingly - to me licks are the slippery slope to 'noodling'. One of the real mainstays of Bluegrass is vocal harmony, and this is where I look for ideas for a break - after playing the basic vocal melody there is a whole range of descant/harmony parts that can be played as breaks/improvisations on the melody, without ever losing track of the melody and meaning of the song.
For where I am learning bluegrass flatpicking, I like to play the melody in the chords, (trying to be loud, clear, and in time), till the 2nd turn around. Going from the final 5 to 1, I'll treat the first half of the 5, like a 5, and the second half points back to the 1. That's about enough spice for now, till I get a better handle on nerves, and familiarity. Appreciate your approach to learning this stuff.
Old-Time fiddler here, just seriously getting into the guitar (beyond Old-Time backup) with a question: why are you playing in B flat - is this a common Bluegrass key?
dang dude! I knew you could pick but never heard you pick like this before! awesome work man!
Very nice! This is something I rarely see in online teaching--a discussion that addresses taste and interpretation--not what to play, but how to make it have the effect that your want.
I love the natural progression you demo with clarity. Wow! That feeds me! Yes, I've played for nearly 60 years, but they paints a clear picture for all of us. Thanks!!!
You're an amazing teacher, thanks for this video.
I’m so glad I found you
Um, Yeah! More great tip examples on Blue Ridge Cabin Home. I like the idea of learning (e.g.) a new C-lick, then using it often at a jam to get it's feel. Also, sticking to the melody for most of sixteen bars, except letting it rip on one phrase, or one chord. A little at a time. "It's just that easy!"
Excellent
Man this is one of the best videos explaining how to approach improvising in bluegrass that I've seen. Really appreciate you putting this out there! Been sharing it with students this week, great stuff.
Thanks, Kian!
Good stuff as always
Interesting, but I am no fan of licks, except used very sparingly - to me licks are the slippery slope to 'noodling'. One of the real mainstays of Bluegrass is vocal harmony, and this is where I look for ideas for a break - after playing the basic vocal melody there is a whole range of descant/harmony parts that can be played as breaks/improvisations on the melody, without ever losing track of the melody and meaning of the song.
For where I am learning bluegrass flatpicking, I like to play the melody in the chords, (trying to be loud, clear, and in time), till the 2nd turn around. Going from the final 5 to 1, I'll treat the first half of the 5, like a 5, and the second half points back to the 1. That's about enough spice for now, till I get a better handle on nerves, and familiarity. Appreciate your approach to learning this stuff.
@@jimmccarley9609 that's a great approach
Great lesson Andy!! Tell Mickey I said hello when you see him.
@@JerryScribner will do!
Old-Time fiddler here, just seriously getting into the guitar (beyond Old-Time backup) with a question: why are you playing in B flat - is this a common Bluegrass key?
@@tims4539 it's pretty common. G, A, Bb, and B. This song was recorded in Bb. The fiddle player tuned up a half step for the recording
That's the key he can sing in, that tune
Andy … spending way too much of my practice time … watching your awesome videos … argh 😳
I find myself doing the same!