Bluegrass Songs for Easy Guitar: Easy Guitar with Notes Tab

Bluegrass music is a genre of American roots music that originated in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1940s. It is characterized by its high-energy, upbeat sound and its use of traditional instruments such as the banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. Bluegrass songs are often about love, loss, and the simple pleasures of life.

If you're new to playing guitar, bluegrass is a great genre to start with. The songs are relatively easy to learn, and the tablature (tab) system makes it easy to see where to place your fingers on the fretboard.

Bluegrass Songs for Easy Guitar (Easy Guitar with Notes & Tab Book 0)

by Brian Nox

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	17571 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	64 pages

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In this lesson, we'll teach you how to play three classic bluegrass songs: "Cripple Creek," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." We'll provide you with the notes and tabs for each song, as well as some tips on how to play them.

Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek is a traditional bluegrass song that has been recorded by many artists, including Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Earl Scruggs. The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has to beg for money on the streets of Cripple Creek, Colorado.

The song is in the key of G and uses a simple 1-4-5 chord progression. The notes and tabs for the song are as follows:

| G | C | D | G | |---|---|---|---| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | x | 2 | 3 | x |

Foggy Mountain Breakdown

Foggy Mountain Breakdown is a bluegrass instrumental that was written by Earl Scruggs. The song is known for its fast-paced banjo picking and its use of harmonics. Foggy Mountain Breakdown has been used in many movies and television shows, including Bonnie and Clyde and The Beverly Hillbillies.

The song is in the key of G and uses a simple 1-4-5-1 chord progression. The notes and tabs for the song are as follows:

| G | C | D | G | |---|---|---|---| | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | x | 2 | 3 | x |

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Will the Circle Be Unbroken is a traditional gospel song that has been recorded by many artists, including the Carter Family, Johnny Cash, and Emmylou Harris. The song is about the importance of family and friends and the hope of being reunited in heaven.

The song is in the key of C and uses a simple 1-4-5 chord progression. The notes and tabs for the song are as follows:

| C | F | G | C | |---|---|---|---| | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | | x | 0 | x | x |

Tips for Playing Bluegrass Guitar

* **Use a pick.** A pick will help you to get a brighter, more articulate sound from your guitar. * **Practice regularly.** The more you practice, the better you will become at playing bluegrass guitar. * **Listen to bluegrass music.** Listening to bluegrass music will help you to get a feel for the genre and to learn new songs. * **Find a teacher.** A good teacher can help you to learn the proper techniques for playing bluegrass guitar.

With a little practice, you'll be able to play some of your favorite bluegrass songs on the guitar. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

Bluegrass Songs for Easy Guitar (Easy Guitar with Notes & Tab Book 0)

by Brian Nox

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	17571 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	64 pages

FREE