These resources are a great way to practice jamming in the comfort of your home! When you do jam with others, be sure to remember the Ten Jammandments!
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All Star Bluegrass Jam Along for Guitar
by David Grier Book + CD All Levels Level |
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| This fabulous collection for players of all levels features 21 must-know bluegarss songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. David Grier plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail. The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along. The all star band also includes Matt Flinner on mandolin, Tony Trischka on banjo, Darol Anger on fiddle and Todd Phillips on bass. | ||
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Bluegrass Jamming - A Guide for Newcomers and Closet Pickers
by Pete Wernick DVD Beginner - Intermediate Level |
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| This video is a guide to jamming for newcomers and closet pickers. It was created so that novice players of any level can get ready for the real thing by playing along with Pete Wernick and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 17 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of jam etiquette, the basics of music theory, how to make up harmony vocals, using the number system for calling out changes, and lots more invaluable advice. | ||
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Bluegrass Practice Session
by Happy Traum Book + CD All Levels Level |
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| Ten back-ups to popular bluegrass instrumentals provide practice tracks. The instructors/players are Bill Keith, Happy Traum, Larry Campbell and Molly Mason. Each tune is played several times through at both slow and up- to-tempo speeds. Songs: B'ile Them Cabbage Down, Blackberry Blossom, Old Joe Clark, Devil's Dream, Salty Dog Blues, Arkansas Traveler, June Apple, Turkey In The Straw, All The Good Times Are Past And Gone, Soldier's Joy. | ||
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Bluegrass Slow Jam for the Total Beginner
by Pete Wernick DVD Beginner Level |
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| An ultra- easy, no-fail play-along session. Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this beginner's bluegrass jam session. Seventeen classic songs are played at a slow, easy tempo. Only four basic chords (G, C, D and A) are needed to be able to play along with the band. Includes important tips, advice and encouragement. For all levels. Includes music & chords. 125 minutes. | ||
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Intermediate Bluegrass Jam Session
by Pete Wernick DVD Intermediate Level |
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| Play along with 22 great songs and instrumentals! This continuation of Pete Wernick's popular series features a professional bluegrass band providing back-up to favorite jam session songs. Beginning to intermediate players will get the practice they need to join in the fun. For early intermediate level players. 2 hours. | ||
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Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout #1
by Steve Kaufman Book + CD All Levels Level |
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| Here's a great way to improve your picking, build up speed and stamina, and get those licks and solos working - no matter what instrument you play! Whether you are a professional or a parking lot player, these fabulous sessions will get your fingers in shape - fast! On the four CDs, you have a dedicated bluegrass band on the right speaker to give you solid back-up to 49 great tunes, both slowed-down and up-to-speed. The lead part can be heard in the left channel | ||
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Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout #2
by Steve Kaufman Book + CD All Levels Level |
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| This follow-up to Steve Kaufman's best-selling earlier features jammer-friendly backup tracks to fifty traditional bluegrass and old-time favorites, played in slowed-down and up-to-speed versions. | ||