My cousin played Nashville for a few years in the 80’s. The most valuable lesson he taught me is hit the note like you mean it. If it doesn’t sound right, just move it up a half a step and don’t make a funny face.
Depending of what instrument i play i like my charts in numbers or standard. guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, all are easier with numbers for me. But if i am playing keys, i prefer the standard chord notation. Both are fine, one takes a split microsecond of brain work. Nashvile is a great gig. I remember loading up at the old wildgorse saloon. Loved the elevator dock and back then the alley was not nasty like it is today. Most everyone was just beyond professional and kind. I played keys for pat boone and was the most kind front-man i ever played with. Great memories!
I would love to see you do an updated version on the "What it sounds like when I'm Practicing Guitar" video over some new backing tracks to see get some more improv ideas!! Is that something you'd consider? I think the raw nature of the video is what makes it memorable and useful for me at least.
Can you help, I often here about the 4 chord, the 1 chord etc 🙈 and can’t understand this. I’m a self taught guitar player, if anyone could share some knowledge it would be appreciated. Thanks. 👍🏻 enjoying these videos by the way, and Subscribed 👍🏻
Hey! I have an hour long masterclass that teaches you all of this for free. Check it out here - Break Out Of Your Blues Guitar RUT! Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar Masterclass ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zyzT5rW8mcE.html
I really love this guitar and it’s tone. The reason I haven’t bought one is because of the controls. Standard and the California: two volume knobs and a tone knob only for the bridge pickup. LA: two tone knobs and one master volume knob. NYC: two volume knobs and one master tone knob. Why couldn’t Eastman have simply included a volume and tone knob for each pickup?
Nevermind, Ross and everybody...I read all the posts and replies for this video. It seems it is one of the 2 that I narrowed my wish list down to...the LS-TA. I was also looking at the LL-TA. No guitar store in my town carries them. I've been watching every video that I can find on comparing these 2 and still can't make up my mind. Ross says it was a good decision for him, choosing the LS. I respect his expertise enough to side with his decision, then. Thank you for posting this video!
This is avery cool video, Ross...I have had the same reservations that you have expressed here. I want to get a good foundation in the Blue Grass genre. Coincidentally, I am looking for guitars and have narrowed it down. I am super interested in the Yamaha guitars. Does anybody know what model Ross is playing here? I'm sure Ross has too many posts to answer my little ol' inquiry.
Overall, for a seasoned professional with a good ear - these don’t sound like bad gigs. I’ve been doing similar gigs in Canada for nearly 7 years. I had been considering Los Angeles as a future base but Nashville seems to be a more realistic place to earn a full time living provided you’ve got the goods playing wise. Would you say this is correct?
Played in Key West from 1986 thru Covid. Then mostly just solos. Same situation. Only on a 2 mile by 4 mile island with 275 liquor licences! Most players are older and you might only shout out what key you are in. Not so much country, more yacht rock. You better be pretty good or you won't get asked back.
The Punch Brothers stuff is worth checking. 'The blind Leaving The Blind' Red Handed (2nd half of 1st movement) is on another level. There's some poor video of it, though. The Telegraph's pretty good.
I also play in Nashville, regular mid to late afternoon’s on Broadway. The other issue in Nashville is that everyone plays great music. I mean everyone! The talent around here is crazy good! Keep at it!
I just started playing bluegrass this year too! Joined a band as an acoustic guitar player and it has been a blast. It is such an exposing genre for us electric guitar players, but it's so fun and rewarding when you crush an acoustic solo and jump right back into the chords. Keep it up Ross man!
Good on you, Ross, for pursuing a genre for the sake of enjoyment. I've done the same for myself with learning traditional Irish music these last few years and I find it totally rewarding. A question: You mentioned Bryan Sutton's course at ArtistWorks. How did you decide where in that curriculum to start? I have taken ArtistWork courses before (they're fantastic) and remember modules being split up into difficulty levels. Do you start at the very beginning, or find another entry point?
Yeah I just pick random lessons here and there from the course. If I see him play an interesting solo or rhythm exercise I'll focus on that for a few days and move on. This isn't how I would advise most to use an online course, it's just what I've been doing.
@@RossCampbellGuitarist right on, thanks for the input! I find it can be tricky to dive in from the beginner module when you already have some chops. Glad to hear the prospective from a player as good as yourself!
Salad to keep mummy happy - ah those mothers . So easily manipulated . That’s why we have such a push for women in “power” - a push from the people really in power . They generally vote dems and dems seem to vote for women.
What resources / Books / Albums / Players would you recommend someone check out to get into learning/absorbing this style? And what are you practicing to get it under your fingers specifically?
Bryan Suttons ArtistWorks course is solid. Too many great players to name but if you start watching clips of Bryan on RU-vid that'll be a good entry to the bluegrass guitar rabbithole. I'm practicing reels and improvisation
Great video Ross - maybe do a side channel following your trials and tribulations with learning this new style - warts and all? I got obsessed with Gypsy Jazz about ten years ago , my goodness that's hard but I made a fist of it and even gigged in a quartet for a year or two , totally out of my comfort zone!
Interesting stuff Ross I wish u all the best in Nashville bro take care and cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪.. Arron Jackson is a beast of a player listen to his cliffs of Dover acoustic version it’s unreal and the tone he is getting is phenomenal I think it’s d28 he’s playing ..be well my man .. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🎸🎸
Congrats dude! Becoming an acoustic player in addition to your already awesome repertoire will totally open up your world and musical versatility. Some of the best and most well-educated (musically speaking) guitarists I’ve ever met, and with whom had the opportunity to play, are flat-pickers and acoustic players. One suggestion, that was made to me years ago by a pro, is to have your capo sit as close behind the fret as possible to minimize any fret buzz when picking or strumming open strings. So if you’re going to capo on the fourth fret, place it as close as possible to that fret. Yeah, it can cramp your finger positions a bit if you’re going to capo higher than the third fret, but you quickly get used to it. I will also say it increases the downward tension on the fret as well, which can increase the sustain of those open strings. You’re really rocking it, man, and I’m digging all the new content. All the best in your endeavors!👍🏻
Hey Ross, I recognize this backing track, it's from the ElevatedJamTracks channel! I started playing at 36 and have made some progress so far. Recording myself has really helped me identify areas for improvement. Right now, my biggest challenge is incorporating faster runs like the ones you played in the intro, and I'm not sure where to begin. I noticed you gear your content toward intermediate players, and while I’m not sure if I’m at that level yet, I still enjoy watching your videos and love your playing.
It is just a different world, like a rally driver getting in a formula 1 car or vice versa, yes it’s a car but so different. as a blues-rock electric player I always sit amazed at Irish folk and bluegrass players in pubs. The music is front and centre, no one is trying to play the best solo or be ‘the best’. Comically…. I have been sat there when they all swap instruments - guitar, banjo, accordion etc. then All play equally as well, just how is this possible 😅. You just have to be devoted and immersed in that world for that level. One of the purest forms of musicianship, Finger picking and playing open tunings are a required skill too. Saw Tommy Emmanuel 2 months ago and yep, this just solidified my thoughts. I play electric (30 years) but actually know little of true guitar.
I got into bluegrass about 2 years ago, bought a D-18, and put 13s on it. One of the best guitar decisions I've ever made. I've been loving this new journey!
