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Bluegrass Music

Musical Instruments. Bluegrass Culture. A local bluegrass band ... instruments are used in bluegrass music? A Brief History of Bluegrass Music. Bluegrass ...

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Bluegrass Music

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  1. Bluegrass Music By Amanda Dugan

  2. Table of Contents • Learning outcomes • A brief history of bluegrass music • Musical Instruments • Bluegrass Culture • A local bluegrass band • Resources

  3. Learning Outcomes • Where did bluegrass music come from? • What makes makes bluegrass culture unique? • What instruments are used in bluegrass music?

  4. A Brief History of Bluegrass Music Bluegrass music started in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1950’s. It came from mountain music which was around a long time before that. Bill Monroe, a mandolin player, is considered the father of bluegrass music. He started a band called The Bluegrass Boys, named after the bluegrass state, Kentucky.

  5. Musical Instruments Used in Bluegrass Music Mandolin Fiddle Banjo Bass Guitar

  6. Bluegrass Culture The culture surrounding bluegrass music is fun and friendly! People from around the country gather at festivals to enjoy music and friendship. Dancing, homemade crafts, and good food are common in bluegrass culture. Bluegrass “stars” are often found talking to fans and playing together in informal jams.

  7. GreenMountainGrass A local bluegrass band from Urbana, Green Mountain Grass plays both traditional and original bluegrass. Visit their website at greenmountaingrass.com

  8. Resources http://www.guitarstop.com/bluegrass/indexbg.htm http://www.greenmountaingrass.com/

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