Bluegrass Band Workshop

Part of the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival at The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart, and facilitated by top bluegrass band Goldrush, the bluegrass band workshop is a hands-on experience designed for beginner to intermediate musicians.

You will be developing ensemble performance at your level in the traditional bluegrass style.The primary goal is to teach people how to play together, rather than teaching how to play a specific instrument from scratch.The focus is on learning and improving team work techniques, such as chopping on the mandolin, rhythm on the guitar and double bass, and three-finger rolling and backup on the banjo.

We will explore how these work together to form a tight timing groove.

This leads into the development of active listening, and how to support other members while they are taking individual solos (breaks).

Singing and harmony singing are explored as forming the heart of the genre.This a FREE event to attend, but booking in advance would be very much appreciated.Please remember to bring your instrument/s and voices!