Students will gain the skills and confidence to take their Bluegrass Music to the next level.

Prerequisites:

  • A Bluegrass instrument, i.e. banjo, fiddle, acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro
  • Picks, capo, tuner and strap for your instrument
  • Basic knowledge of the instrument i.e. G,C,and D chords
  • Ability to string, tune, and maintain your instrument is a plus

Materials: Bluegrass CDs and Booklets with chords, words, charts, and tab for 20 bluegrass songs. (Available through instructor for $10)

Course objectives:

  • Students will learn the role of each Instrument in a Bluegrass Band.
  • Students will explore lead and vocal harmonies in basic Bluegrass songs.
  • Students will learn about rhythm, timing and speed.
  • Students will practice jamming etiquette and understand solos within a jam setting.
  • Students will explore the importance of band dynamics
  • Students will perform in a recital at week ten.

Instructional Methods:

  • Demonstration
  • Lecture
  • Audio CD/DVD
  • Hands on
  • Interactive discussion