I love how you explain bluegrass to other Earthlings. Bill Monroe once described bluegrass as "contemporary music arraigned for these instruments." I hope you're still making music & sharing music!
So nice to see you again, and right on the topic of our previous discussion. I wonder if you did this right after our meeting and our talk about the future of bluegrass. You sure affected me with "it ain't bluegrass without banjo" because that's all I've been playing since we met. Well, along with fiddle, mandolin and I play guitar in my band. It is so cool to see that you really like bluegrass and this video is awesome. I've had a similar desire to teach or pass along the intricacies of bluegrass. I performed in a band with my name, closing the show Fri and sat at Mt St Helens this summer so it's nice to be doing that again.
Awesome intro to this genre Kat!! Just came across the Bluegrass satellite FM station and really enjoyed, thought I'd look up country vs. bluegrass, and enjoyed your intro, (I was watching Steve Martin play banjo with his group and noted that all of the guys had three finger picking going on, so that was cool to hear you mention). Going to check out some of the recommended artists. Thank you so much!
hey, thank you for your video! ive been playing the guitar for some years, coming from Europe and the rock / pop / jazzy style, so not really knowing country music and not really being into it.. recently I discovered a fantastic guitarist Guthrie Trapp, and I particularly love his playing, maybe because of blending different styles together and his phenomenal melodic taste.. He opened the style of country music to me. Until recently I did not know that bluegrass even exists :D. Thank you very much for your informative video, I learned and understood a lot, you are a reflected musician, it was a joy for me
Hello from Tacoma. I am an amateur harmonica player. Still, after five years, trying to find my niche. I want to thank you for this explanation of bluegrass. I appreciate it.
What is your opinion on a band like The Turnpike Troubadours? Tyler Childers? Sturgill Simpson? All their music is heavily influenced in the Blues and bluegrass. I think it's just the culture of the people that settled in the Appalachian mountains this music was probably around long before they coined it bluegrass. Mix of old timey folk and Blues and Jazz.
I feel like the category of what constitutes bluegrass today has opened up somewhat and that should be accounted for. Its a bit more umbrella like now than it was 20-30 years ago. Granted at the core there is some indisputable elements that define the genre, but there has been some evolution. Im not saying mumford and sons is bluegrass, but billy stings, crooked still, trout steak revival, the dead south, should all be counted as bluegrass groups. Just because they use a cello, play clawhammer, or use fancier rhythm doesn’t discredit them. Granted, they aren’t what Bill Monroe Played with. But not every rock group is bill haley and the comets. Its fair to say that having been around for 80 or so years, bluegrass should have some sub genres by now.
I’ll also add that for the purposes of organized jams, people should stick only to the core style set early on. Thats not really the appropriate time for experimentation.
Hey. Theres a song called the devil went down to georgia. The metal version. When the solos duel. The drums and bass loops giving it this western feel. Any songs you recommend
I wonder if this comment will get a reply, but here goes I got introduced to Bluegrass music from the song "Southbound" from the movie "Jackie & Ryan". So, I'd like to know what you think about that song because I found it to be really fun to listen to! Thanks! :-)
Hey Kat, cheers from Turkey! What about Mark Knopfler's technique on this issue? He is derived from clawhammer in strumming but still use the fingerings of the bluegrass rolls. Which side does Mark belong to in this practise? Clawhammer or bluegrass? Cheers :)
Bluegrass doesn't use drums or plugged-in instruments, like electric guitars. I've playing in a bluegrass band for 35 years. We have I a standup bass, banjo, fiddle, two guitars and a dobro. Yes, we like fast stuff, but also enjoy slower songs line RANK STRANGER, LOVE OF THE MOUNTAIN OR OH THOSE TOMBS. The best way to learn bluegrass is to play it with other bluegrass pickers.
Great question! This is one of the things that differentiates bluegrass from many older forms of folk music. Whereas some other genres are defined structurally by their support of square dancing, contra dancing, two-stepping, etc., bluegrass is a performance-focused genre. It was developed during the early radio/recorded music era as a commercial product, rather than a small community social function like barn dance music. I guess it's a bit like rock music in that way--can you dance to it? Sure. What's the dance? Whatever you want it to be.
I think you're mistaken about Bluegrass -v- Traditional. In the 1940's Banjo was pushed to the background, (Due to a Racial Cancel Culture) adding a resonator and finger picks brought it back to the forefront. Nashville wouldn't have it unless it was used in comedy, then Flat & Scruggs forced their way in. Unfortunately, the tender or mournful nuances the Open Back Banjo played clawhammer style was relegated to the hill people. Fortunately it's making a comeback by people like Billy Strings, Meredith Moon, Riley Bagus, Clifton Hicks, Brad Kolodner, Lucas Pool, and Dirk Powell.
there's one other thing. Tradition music is made for Dancing ..you never see people dance to Bluegrass. It's played too fast. The Musicians get more enjoyment than the listeners.
You never see people dance to bluegrass? I was at a bluegrass concert today, and saw multiple people dancing. Oftentimes bluegrass is too fast to dance to, but that doesn’t stop some hillbillies from trying.
Bluegrass Music was actually named for the State of Kentucky and their actual hue of Blue Grass! And in my opinion what constitutes Bluegrass would be like she says the style of finger-picking as well as the instruments Banjos ,Mandolins,Fiddles Upright Bass,and yes Dobro!
I appreciate your purist standpoint very much (and your delivery)! and great links.
Your still teaching me new things, even after all these years! Thanks!
Came across this when I was looking for a way to explain bluegrass to a granddaughter. This was PERFECT! Thanks so much, Kat, for making this clip!
Aww, yay! I'm so delighted to hear this! Fun to see your names here, too! :)
I love how you explain bluegrass to other Earthlings. Bill Monroe once described bluegrass as "contemporary music arraigned for these instruments." I hope you're still making music & sharing music!
So nice to see you again, and right on the topic of our previous discussion. I wonder if you did this right after our meeting and our talk about the future of bluegrass. You sure affected me with "it ain't bluegrass without banjo" because that's all I've been playing since we met. Well, along with fiddle, mandolin and I play guitar in my band. It is so cool to see that you really like bluegrass and this video is awesome. I've had a similar desire to teach or pass along the intricacies of bluegrass. I performed in a band with my name, closing the show Fri and sat at Mt St Helens this summer so it's nice to be doing that again.
Sung from the heart thru the nose. 😂😂😂 Love bluegrass. ❤
Awesome intro to this genre Kat!! Just came across the Bluegrass satellite FM station and really enjoyed, thought I'd look up country vs. bluegrass, and enjoyed your intro, (I was watching Steve Martin play banjo with his group and noted that all of the guys had three finger picking going on, so that was cool to hear you mention). Going to check out some of the recommended artists. Thank you so much!
Very easy to understand breakdown of Bluegrass....thanks!
This was so helpful!
hey, thank you for your video! ive been playing the guitar for some years, coming from Europe and the rock / pop / jazzy style, so not really knowing country music and not really being into it.. recently I discovered a fantastic guitarist Guthrie Trapp, and I particularly love his playing, maybe because of blending different styles together and his phenomenal melodic taste.. He opened the style of country music to me. Until recently I did not know that bluegrass even exists :D.
Thank you very much for your informative video, I learned and understood a lot, you are a reflected musician, it was a joy for me
Thanks!!
thank you kat. i enjoy hearing you talk and learning from you.
I've been learning folk/bluegrass on guitar lately. This is a very informative, interesting video! thanks
Thank you for explaining this subject. Very informative.
Hello from Tacoma. I am an amateur harmonica player. Still, after five years, trying to find my niche. I want to thank you for this explanation of bluegrass. I appreciate it.
Beautifully explained...thank you so much...🙂🙏
Thank you so much .....great information
What is your opinion on a band like The Turnpike Troubadours? Tyler Childers? Sturgill Simpson? All their music is heavily influenced in the Blues and bluegrass. I think it's just the culture of the people that settled in the Appalachian mountains this music was probably around long before they coined it bluegrass. Mix of old timey folk and Blues and Jazz.
So blue grass is a type of country music just mixed with a bit of jazz right?
Mix blues(grass) jazz, rock&roll, tejano, choir, pop, mariachi, with a little flute all in one would be my favorite song if that makes sense.?
I feel like the category of what constitutes bluegrass today has opened up somewhat and that should be accounted for. Its a bit more umbrella like now than it was 20-30 years ago. Granted at the core there is some indisputable elements that define the genre, but there has been some evolution. Im not saying mumford and sons is bluegrass, but billy stings, crooked still, trout steak revival, the dead south, should all be counted as bluegrass groups. Just because they use a cello, play clawhammer, or use fancier rhythm doesn’t discredit them. Granted, they aren’t what Bill Monroe Played with. But not every rock group is bill haley and the comets. Its fair to say that having been around for 80 or so years, bluegrass should have some sub genres by now.
I’ll also add that for the purposes of organized jams, people should stick only to the core style set early on. Thats not really the appropriate time for experimentation.
@@pecosnick45 I wish I could figure out some way to pin this comment. I 100% agree and if I made this video today, it would reflect my agreement.
Hey. Theres a song called the devil went down to georgia. The metal version. When the solos duel. The drums and bass loops giving it this western feel. Any songs you recommend
I wonder if this comment will get a reply, but here goes
I got introduced to Bluegrass music from the song "Southbound" from the movie "Jackie & Ryan". So, I'd like to know what you think about that song because I found it to be really fun to listen to! Thanks! :-)
Hey Kat, cheers from Turkey! What about Mark Knopfler's technique on this issue? He is derived from clawhammer in strumming but still use the fingerings of the bluegrass rolls. Which side does Mark belong to in this practise? Clawhammer or bluegrass? Cheers :)
3 people singing? What about the bluegrass quartet?
Bluegrass doesn't use drums or plugged-in instruments, like electric guitars. I've playing in a bluegrass band for 35 years. We have I a standup bass, banjo, fiddle, two guitars and a dobro. Yes, we like fast stuff, but also enjoy slower songs line RANK STRANGER, LOVE OF THE MOUNTAIN OR OH THOSE TOMBS. The best way to learn bluegrass is to play it with other bluegrass pickers.
I think bass guitar is acceptable
So because it's so fast, what kind of dancing goes along with it? Can you dance with a partner?
Great question! This is one of the things that differentiates bluegrass from many older forms of folk music. Whereas some other genres are defined structurally by their support of square dancing, contra dancing, two-stepping, etc., bluegrass is a performance-focused genre. It was developed during the early radio/recorded music era as a commercial product, rather than a small community social function like barn dance music. I guess it's a bit like rock music in that way--can you dance to it? Sure. What's the dance? Whatever you want it to be.
no longer panicking. im good
You forgot the Dobro....
I think you're mistaken about Bluegrass -v- Traditional. In the 1940's Banjo was pushed to the background, (Due to a Racial Cancel Culture) adding a resonator and finger picks brought it back to the forefront. Nashville wouldn't have it unless it was used in comedy, then Flat & Scruggs forced their way in. Unfortunately, the tender or mournful nuances the Open Back Banjo played clawhammer style was relegated to the hill people. Fortunately it's making a comeback by people like Billy Strings, Meredith Moon, Riley Bagus, Clifton Hicks, Brad Kolodner, Lucas Pool, and Dirk Powell.
there's one other thing. Tradition music is made for Dancing ..you never see people dance to Bluegrass. It's played too fast. The Musicians get more enjoyment than the listeners.
You never see people dance to bluegrass? I was at a bluegrass concert today, and saw multiple people dancing. Oftentimes bluegrass is too fast to dance to, but that doesn’t stop some hillbillies from trying.
im panicking
im not sure what it is
help
You are panicking about “Bluegrass?”
It's not proper bluegrass unless you sing about being poor on a $20,000 Martin guitar.
Uh, Osborne Brothers had a drummer for a while, and they were still called bluegrass.
Bluegrass Music was actually named for the State of Kentucky and their actual hue of Blue Grass! And in my opinion what constitutes Bluegrass would be like she says the style of finger-picking as well as the instruments Banjos ,Mandolins,Fiddles Upright Bass,and yes Dobro!
Bluegrass was named after Bill Monroe’s band, and Bill’s band was named after Kentucky’s state nickname.