Bluegrass Guitar Lessons: G Position # 2 anchoring & crosspicking.m4v

[PlzEnjoiSkating]

Can anyone recommend me some good bluegrass bands and/or songs to look up?

[adamschlenker]

@PlzEnjoiSkating There is so much great music out there with so many variations in the genre. So it makes my head spin a bit to think about telling someone where to start but here goes: The Kentucky Colonels (especially Appalachian Swing for instrumentals) and The Bluegrass Album Band would be great examples to look into.

[PlzEnjoiSkating]

@adamschlenker Thanks! I've just recently started listening to bluegrass. I love it!

[wolfgangk1]

thanks-THANKS-thanks-THAnks!!!­!!!!

Love it... really love dude... just decided to start playing with Bluegrass, listen to most of my life, never thought of playing, then I ran across you... good thing

thanks

[adamschlenker]

@wolfgangk1 Thats great. Don't put the flat pick down! If you run into any questions feel free to ask and be sure to take a look at the web site for other materials.

Adam

[mountainjackmorgan]

Hi, great lessons, I have been playing for years (I am not a teacher)but have never come across such clear and measured instruction, you will help a lot of people, thanks

[MrToddmacdonald2]

Adam, as starting out with bluegrass, what do you recommend to start with, the G or C position. Or does it really matter just as long as you have the scales down. I've been following your vids and just want to make sure i have them in the correct order so i don't miss anything! This stuff is fantastic. Also, for your licks that you use in the intro videos, could you recommend any tabs or where to find some that we can practice (i.e. playing in C or G) Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[adamschlenker]

@MrToddmacdonald2 In a since it doesn't matter, you'll need/want to be versed in both positions as well as some others. If your playing more vocal tunes and "bluegrass Standards" then start with G but if your looking to get into solo flat pick arrangements and enjoy the idea of cross picking along the Norman Blake, Clarence White line, then start with C. There are more lessons and tabs for some fiddle tunes on the 5th Fret Productions web site. More are in the works as well.

[MrToddmacdonald2]

These lessons are perfect. Start at the basics, fully and clearly explained while you demonstrate properly. Great stuff, keep it up. I will be subscribing to your page. Much appreciated!!

[adamschlenker]

@MrToddmacdonald2 Great to hear you like the lessons. I believe that a good, basic understanding of how music and the the guitar work together can open up so many doors musically. Have fun and if you run into any questions feel free to ask.

[Django5198]

great lesson!!!! Thanks a lot

[aarhaug33]

Great Stuff!

I´m a guitar teacher and you have made my life a lot easier!

Both my students and I find the lessons easy to understand and inspiring to play!

Keep it up!

[adamschlenker]

@aarhaug33 Thank you very much. Great to hear from another instructor. I have some more things in the works so keep an eye out.

Adam Schlenker

[bwayzuck]

Videos are real helpful. As one viewer mentioned, it has reminded me how important practicing scales are. How can I print the tabs?

[adamschlenker]

@bwayzuck Glad these are helping out. Some of the tabs are on the website but most are not. Just email me directly & I'll send you PDF's of whatever you like.

[HE4DACH3]

These videos are just awesome. so helpful

[adamschlenker]

@HE4DACH3 Thats great to hear. Glad to be a help. If you ever have any questions do feel free to ask.

Adam

[HE4DACH3]

@adamschlenker Actually yeah, what thickness of pick do you find works best for this style of playing?

[adamschlenker]

@HE4DACH3 I use/like very thick picks (1.75 or so) & I use the tri-tip shape. I find that shape allows me to cover more surface area on the pick which lets me relax my grip.

[HE4DACH3]

@adamschlenker awesome, i normally stick with a 1.0mm, but ill have to try one of those out. thanks for the tip

[poppyseller1]

Hell yeah man, that was a great lesson . I enjoyed that end bit alot

[bozco89]

I wanted to thank you for these video's real quick. Bluegrass guitar is always been something I have wanted to learn about, and I am finding them incredibly helpful. Thanks so much......I'm on lesson 2 now and am gona spend a little time here before I move on. Thanks!!!

[12tonto13]

Thanks for these lessons. You are reminding me to practice scales. I want to learn the right way to apply the scales, not just learn licks here and there. We appreciate your time!

[SatchmoUSMC]

It is disappointing to see a fellow give his time to help those of us who need it and then have a few turn on him. If you don't like his help move on, go record an CD. Give this guy some strokes, in the Marine Corps we have a method for taking care of people who are critical of others. CODE RED! Team play even in music helps. Those of you who can't find anything good to say about this fellow, don't listen!. if you listen and don't like his help move on but be quiet..

[loudandfast]

Adam,

Thanks so much man! You have opened many doors for me. I was caught up in a wall and was having a tough time moving forward until I viewed the videos

[adamschlenker]

@loudandfast Thats great to hear! I am happy to help & if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Stay on it.

Adam

[wonershmountain]

Thanks Adam. This is a great lesson !

[adamschlenker]

@wonershmountain Thanks & your welcome. If you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to help please feel free to ask. I also offer on one one instruction using Skype for those pickers not in my area.

Adam

[meketlives]

Thanks so much for posting these - they are some of the most helpful I've seen on YT. I like your style and the printed music is a great help as well.

[adamschlenker]

@meketlives Glad to hear they are a help to you. I happy to help where I can

Adam

[LukeDayInTheUK]

Hey, Adam, I'm from the UK. Silly me of course I am, I'm LukeDayInTheUK. Thanks for your lessons... I am an intermediate player and yet I find your lessons helpful. I feel you have a friendly, non-assuming approach but the main thing is you're not a dick. I also like the examples you do, they're really good. Ps If you mind mind my saying: you look a bit like a young Norman Blake.

[adamschlenker]

@LukeDayInTheUK Thanks much. I do enjoy teaching & want to help where I can. There is usually something to learn from any situation if you're looking for it. Glad these videos have given you a hand.

I have heard the Blake thing before, I'd rather sound like him than look like him !! ;>)

If there is anything I can do to help feel free to ask.

Adam

[theexperience22]

thanks man, ill let you know. the lessons you got will last me a while

[adamschlenker]

Your welcome. I'm glad they help. If you need anything or would like to do some one on one work just give a shout.

Adam

[theexperience22]

thanks a lot dude, these are some of the most helpful videos ive seen,