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What Makes a Good Beginner Fiddle?

Bluegrass Girl — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:53:25 +0000

Since the fiddle is one of the core instruments that makes up Bluegrass Music, starting out with a decent beginner fiddle is vital. You don’t need to buy the most expensive model on the market, of course, but you need to make sure that you’re at least using a unit that has the essential makeup [...]

Accessorize Your Musical Instrument like the Pros

Bluegrass Girl — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:43:59 +0000

Do you know what separates the pros from the wannabes besides skill and experience level? It’s their accessories. Pros know that their music is as only as good as the musical instruments, equipment, and accessories they’re using to produce it. So if you want to get good at playing Bluegrass Music, you need to seriously [...]

Music Equipment – Bring Out the Big Guns for Bluegrass Music!

Bluegrass Girl — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:26:37 +0000

Bluegrass Music may not be rock and roll but it can be just as loud and wild in numerous instances and it’s during that time that you’ll need powerful music equipment. Whether you want more clarity for playing acoustic all the way or more precision for your solo, almost anything can be achieved with good [...]

How to Choose the Right Acoustic Guitars

Bluegrass Girl — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:26:14 +0000

Acoustic guitars are not as expensive as, say, pianos or entire drum sets but those of good quality may still stretch your budget more than a bit. But that doesn’t mean you should settle for something with inferior quality though. If you’re serious about this craft then you should know that QUALITY matters. It has [...]

What’s up with the Keystone Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass Girl — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:02:01 +0000

When the weekend’s coming close, I always start wondering about what I can do for fun and from there I often end up thinking about music festivals. After all, no self-respecting Bluegrass fan can call himself one without experiencing a music festival first hand, right? And so that brings us to today’s post on the [...]

Artist Profile: Scott Vestal

Bluegrass Girl — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:25:33 +0000

Today, we’re going to feature another Bluegrass artist on the rise, and it’s none other than Scott Vestal, banjo player, designer, and composer extraordinaire. Early Years Like many Bluegrass greats, Scott Vestal was born in the country – Duncan, Oklahoma to be specific – on May 8, 1962. And also like many Bluegrass legends, his [...]

Who is Ira Louvin to Bluegrass Fans?

Bluegrass Girl — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:53:17 +0000

Ira Louvin was far from perfect, but it’s probably his imperfection that made him such a legendary act. For Bluegrass fans, he was one of the best mandolin players in history, an elite songwriter and Country Music singer. In addition, he was ½ half of the reason behind the Louvin Brothers’ success – the other [...]

Should You Get Mandolin Lessons Online? Here’s What You Should Consider…

Bluegrass Girl — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:31:13 +0000

Although there are a number of well-known artists and music schools that offer mandolin lessons online, the majority of them also charge expensive rates. Thankfully, they’re not your only choices. It’s perfectly fine to take mandolin lessons online from freelance musicians as long as they have the skills and experience to teach you effectively. When [...]

What You Must Know About Your Acoustic Guitar Strings

Bluegrass Girl — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:46:26 +0000

You’ve probably gotten a lot of tips and advice as well as found comprehensive information online about acoustic guitars and how to know which one is best for your needs. But do you know what factors to consider when it’s time to shop for its strings? What to Consider with Your Acoustic Guitar Strings Guitar [...]

What Kind of Country Thunder Tickets Do You Need?

Bluegrass Girl — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:42:01 +0000

Country Thunder is set to give a stormy performance in Florence, Arizona on April 7 – 10, 2011. If you haven’t gotten your Country Thunder tickets yet, purchase now if you want to enjoy discounts. Make sure you snap up the last remaining available camp sites since they’re fast disappearing as well. How Much Do [...]