http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/recentTopics/list.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net I'm am a long time guitar player that has picked up the mandolin. I've been playing an A style for about a year, and I just bought an F style. I'm noticing that I click my pick on the fret board of the F style. I'm used to resting my palm on the bridge, and the space between the bridge and the last fret is of course shorter on the F style. Is this something where I should learn to pick differently or are some people A players and some F players? I hope this question isn't stupid.

Thanks!
Keny Mc]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/134/416.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/134/416.page GMT
I recall listening to this great song at a festival but I just can't remember the name of the song. It has lyrics that go something to the effect of:" .... swinging on the old swinging bridge, (way up on the high?) rocky ridge.... when I first kissed you..."

I'd appreciate it if anyone could enlighten me as to the title of the number.

Thanks.

Banjonutjob]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/133/415.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/133/415.page GMT http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/118/399.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/118/399.page GMT
I just picked up a guitar recently. Was wondering whether there are any good online courses that I can sign up for to learn guitar?

Any input is deeply appreciated. Thanks.]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/117/398.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/117/398.page GMT I have never played bass before, but i need frets :D although sometime i may like to get one without frets.
Any help/information would be greatly appreciated.
At present, all I have looked at is a Cort.
Thank you.]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/116/396.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/116/396.page GMT I just found Bluegrass Collage.org, looks like a pretty cool site.
I'm a DJ on WWW.bluegrassmix.com an internet radio site with servers down in Virginia, my broadcast Alberta Bluegrass Bound can be heard every Friday and Saturday nights at 9pm.
How did I find Bluegrass Collage.org you ask? I was doing a search for bass guitar lessons, and voila up pops this site, I must say, I'm impressed :D so I thought I should have a look around.
I'm semi-retired, I work in a grocery store here in High Level, Alberta (part time now).
yes bluegrass music is the way :D ]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/115/395.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/115/395.page GMT
I'm having difficulty running the video for the left hand alternate a section for big Mon on my computer.

Also trying to get a feel for the groove or rhythm when playing with the slow jam version.

any suggestions or tips that would help?

]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/112/388.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/112/388.page GMT http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/111/386.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/111/386.page GMT
-Ryan]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/110/384.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/110/384.page GMT http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/109/381.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/109/381.page GMT I'm new here and this looks pretty good. I just googled tablature for "Blue Night" and I ended up at Bluegrass College!

Anyhow, I am having trouble trying to play any form of a tremolo. I keep practicing, but I don't seem to be getting any closer. Any advice would be great, Thanks, Chuck]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/108/380.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/108/380.page GMT http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/107/372.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/107/372.page GMT
I have a question about foot tapping: how do you tap your foot when you play the fiddle in order to get that back-beat feel? I normally play Scottish style and I am struggling big-time to get the bluegrass "feel" when I play bluegrass tunes, probably because I don't feel the back-beat enough. I play more straight and I'm told I need to play with that kind of bluegrass swing instead.

Somebody told me to try and tap my foot off the beat rather than on the beat, but that seems really hard to me..... Does anybody do this type of foot tapping when playing bluegrass tunes in order to get the right feel?

Many thanks,
Sofie
]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/106/370.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/106/370.page GMT I'm hoping it's another one like "Blue Night" instead of an instrumental.
Jim :D ]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/105/364.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/105/364.page GMT
But first a little about myself. I've been playing the bass guitar for 5 years and decided to pick up the upright earlier this year. I rented one for the duration of the school year and enrolled in a classical strings class and I seem to be progressing well. I have recently developed an affinity for bluegrass music, and have been jamming regularly with a guitar and fiddle player.

I would like to buy a bass, but I don't have much money as I am a university student. The rental I'm playing now is worth about $2,300 (CAD). Is it likely that I would be able to find a bass for just over $1000? I have been told that a basses under $2000 are cheaply built and not worth the money, but there is no way I will be able to afford a $2000 bass for a few years.

I know nothing about brands, models, or what to listen for in tone. What sort of bass do you play? What is your experience? Any tips as to how I might find a good deal?


[color=cyan]TL;DR:[/color] Need a bass, don't have much cash/experience. Tips?]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/104/357.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/104/357.page GMT