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

Anchoring & Crosspicking Samples: This clip looks at anchoring the D note on the B string to add stability to your playing on open G position. It also offers some crosspicking sample to work with.

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[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.

[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

[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.

[PlzEnjoiSkating]

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

[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

[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.